17929 ZIP Code
Cressona, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 17929 |
| City/Town: | Cressona |
| County: | Schuylkill |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 1,372 |
| Median Household Income: | $69,450 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,385 |
| Total Housing Units: | 598 |
| Median Home Value: | $135,200 |
| Land Area: | 1.1 sq miles
2.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.6311, -76.1928 |
Population Information (17929 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 1,372 | -- |
| Male: | 679 | 49.5% |
| Female: | 693 | 50.5% |
| Median Age: | 40.1 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 54 | 3.9% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 86 | 6.3% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 64 | 4.7% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 64 | 4.7% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 106 | 7.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 206 | 15.0% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 190 | 13.8% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 149 | 10.9% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 69 | 5.0% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 119 | 8.7% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 170 | 12.4% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 61 | 4.4% |
| 85 years and over: | 34 | 2.5% |
Housing Information (17929 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $135,200 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- |
| Median rent: | $833 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 598 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 565 | 94.5% |
| Vacant housing units: | 33 | 5.5% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 394 | 69.7% |
| Renter-occupied: | 171 | 30.3% |
Educational Attainment (17929 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 998 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 22 | 2.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 39 | 3.9% |
| High school graduate: | 469 | 47.0% |
| Some college, no degree: | 131 | 13.1% |
| Associate degree: | 127 | 12.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 158 | 15.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 52 | 5.2% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.9% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.0% |
Income Information (17929 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $69,450 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $70,754 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $75,139 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,385 / yr. |
Employment (17929 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 825 | -- |
| Employed: | 789 | 95.6% |
| Unemployed: | 36 | 4.4% |
| Not in labor force: | 330 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 680 | 86.2% |
| Government workers: | 62 | 7.9% |
| Self-employed: | 47 | 6.0% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% |
Race & Ethnicity (17929 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 1,339 | 97.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5 | 0.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or more races: | 25 | 1.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 10 | 0.7% |
| Mexican: | 39 | 2.8% |
| Puerto Rican: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cuban: | 36 | 2.6% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3 | 0.2% |
Income Distribution (17929 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 20 | 3.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 24 | 4.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 31 | 5.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 61 | 10.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 85 | 15.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 111 | 19.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 114 | 20.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 93 | 16.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 16 | 2.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 10 | 1.8% |
Commute to Work (17929 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 633 | 80.2% |
| Carpooled: | 83 | 10.5% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Walked: | 46 | 5.8% |
| Other means: | 5 | 0.6% |
| Worked from home: | 13 | 1.6% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.1 min | -- |
Industry (17929 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 24 | 3.0% |
| Construction: | 13 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing: | 152 | 19.3% |
| Wholesale trade: | 25 | 3.2% |
| Retail trade: | 148 | 18.8% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 70 | 8.9% |
| Information: | 7 | 0.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 27 | 3.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 45 | 5.7% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 179 | 22.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 31 | 3.9% |
| Other services: | 46 | 5.8% |
| Public administration: | 22 | 2.8% |
Poverty Status (17929 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.7% |
| All people below poverty level: | -888,888,888 | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
Health Insurance (17929 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 1,343 | 97.9% |
| Private health insurance: | 1,018 | 74.2% |
| Public health coverage: | 495 | 36.1% |
| Without health insurance: | 29 | 2.1% |
Benefits & Assistance (17929 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 448 | 79.3% |
| Social Security income: | 212 | 37.5% |
| Retirement income: | 200 | 35.4% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 28 | 5.0% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 16 | 2.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 75 | 13.3% |
Housing Types (17929 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 416 | 69.6% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 90 | 15.1% |
| 2 units: | 24 | 4.0% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 9 | 1.5% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 25 | 4.2% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 17 | 2.8% |
| 20 or more units: | 14 | 2.3% |
| Mobile home: | 3 | 0.5% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (17929 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 12 | 2.0% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 19 | 3.2% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 13 | 2.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 12 | 2.0% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 55 | 9.2% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 29 | 4.8% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 92 | 15.4% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 33 | 5.5% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 333 | 55.7% |
Bedrooms (17929 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom: | 18 | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 163 | 27.3% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 296 | 49.5% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 103 | 17.2% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 18 | 3.0% |
Heating Fuel (17929 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5 | 0.9% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 18 | 3.2% |
| Electricity: | 153 | 27.1% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 316 | 55.9% |
| Coal or coke: | 60 | 10.6% |
| Wood: | 11 | 1.9% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% |
| No fuel used: | 2 | 0.4% |
Vehicles Available (17929 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 14 | 2.5% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 150 | 26.5% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 271 | 48.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 130 | 23.0% |
Home Value Distribution (17929 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 17 | 4.3% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 93 | 23.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 119 | 30.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 113 | 28.7% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 50 | 12.7% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2 | 0.5% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% |
Housing Costs (17929 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,270 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $531 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $833 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.48 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.32 |
Households (17929 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 565 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 252 | 44.6% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 76 | 13.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 96 | 17.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 132 | 23.4% |
| Householder living alone: | 141 | 25.0% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 194 | 34.3% |
| Average household size: | 2.43 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.84 | -- |
Marital Status (17929 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 567 | -- |
| Never married: | 206 | 36.3% |
| Now married: | 286 | 50.4% |
| Separated: | 24 | 4.2% |
| Widowed: | 43 | 7.6% |
| Divorced: | 174 | 30.7% |
School Enrollment (17929 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 248 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 19 | 7.7% |
| Kindergarten: | 20 | 8.1% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 127 | 51.2% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 36 | 14.5% |
| College or graduate school: | 46 | 18.5% |
Veterans & Disability (17929 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 1,128 | -- |
| Veterans: | 89 | 7.9% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 1,372 | -- |
| With a disability: | 233 | 17.0% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 12 | 5.2% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 101 | 43.3% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 120 | 51.5% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (17929 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 1,272 | 92.7% |
| Different house: | 100 | 7.3% |
| Same county: | 87 | 87.0% |
| Different county: | 13 | 13.0% |
| Different state: | 4 | 4.0% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of Birth (17929 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 1,359 | 99.1% |
| Foreign born: | 9 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 13 | 144.4% |
| Not a citizen: | 13 | 144.4% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 13 | 144.4% |
| Asia: | 7 | 77.8% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 3 | 33.3% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% |
Language Spoken at Home (17929 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 1,318 | -- |
| English only: | 1,283 | 97.3% |
| Language other than English: | 35 | 2.7% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 6 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 26 | 2.0% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 3 | 0.2% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
Computers & Internet (17929 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 565 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 487 | 86.2% |
Cressona, PA17929