17959 ZIP Code
Kaska, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 17959 |
| City/Town: | Kaska |
| County: | Schuylkill |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 1,454 |
| Median Household Income: | $56,520 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,583 |
| Total Housing Units: | 763 |
| Median Home Value: | $70,600 |
| Land Area: | 14.0 sq miles
36.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.7398, -76.1647 |
Population Information (17959 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 1,454 | -- |
| Male: | 764 | 52.5% |
| Female: | 690 | 47.5% |
| Median Age: | 43.5 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 52 | 3.6% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 102 | 7.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 101 | 6.9% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 140 | 9.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 57 | 3.9% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 184 | 12.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 112 | 7.7% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 198 | 13.6% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 124 | 8.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 94 | 6.5% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 186 | 12.8% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 86 | 5.9% |
| 85 years and over: | 18 | 1.2% |
Housing Information (17959 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $70,600 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- |
| Median rent: | $632 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 763 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 589 | 77.2% |
| Vacant housing units: | 174 | 22.8% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 463 | 78.6% |
| Renter-occupied: | 126 | 21.4% |
Educational Attainment (17959 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 1,002 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 37 | 3.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 42 | 4.2% |
| High school graduate: | 532 | 53.1% |
| Some college, no degree: | 124 | 12.4% |
| Associate degree: | 136 | 13.6% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 84 | 8.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 47 | 4.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 13.1% |
Income Information (17959 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $56,520 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $69,821 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $81,250 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,583 / yr. |
Employment (17959 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 714 | -- |
| Employed: | 680 | 95.9% |
| Unemployed: | 29 | 4.1% |
| Not in labor force: | 471 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 595 | 87.5% |
| Government workers: | 68 | 10.0% |
| Self-employed: | 17 | 2.5% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% |
Race & Ethnicity (17959 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 1,382 | 95.0% |
| Black or African American: | 5 | 0.3% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 5 | 0.3% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 23 | 1.6% |
| Two or more races: | 39 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 45 | 3.1% |
| Mexican: | 83 | 5.7% |
| Puerto Rican: | 15 | 1.0% |
| Cuban: | 23 | 1.6% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 7 | 0.5% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 38 | 2.6% |
Income Distribution (17959 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 9 | 1.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 41 | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 66 | 11.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 56 | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 94 | 16.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 101 | 17.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 46 | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 141 | 23.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 21 | 3.6% |
| $200,000 or more: | 14 | 2.4% |
Commute to Work (17959 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 557 | 81.9% |
| Carpooled: | 59 | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Walked: | 23 | 3.4% |
| Other means: | 17 | 2.5% |
| Worked from home: | 17 | 2.5% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.8 min | -- |
Industry (17959 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 15 | 2.2% |
| Construction: | 61 | 9.0% |
| Manufacturing: | 156 | 22.9% |
| Wholesale trade: | 1 | 0.1% |
| Retail trade: | 153 | 22.5% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 34 | 5.0% |
| Information: | 4 | 0.6% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 21 | 3.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 29 | 4.3% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 140 | 20.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 35 | 5.1% |
| Other services: | 6 | 0.9% |
| Public administration: | 25 | 3.7% |
Poverty Status (17959 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.7% |
| 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 (17959 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 1,393 | 95.8% |
| Private health insurance: | 1,018 | 70.0% |
| Public health coverage: | 602 | 41.4% |
| Without health insurance: | 56 | 3.9% |
Benefits & Assistance (17959 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 437 | 74.2% |
| Social Security income: | 217 | 36.8% |
| Retirement income: | 166 | 28.2% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 35 | 5.9% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 26 | 4.4% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 135 | 22.9% |
Housing Types (17959 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 280 | 36.7% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 337 | 44.2% |
| 2 units: | 20 | 2.6% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 29 | 3.8% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 33 | 4.3% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 31 | 4.1% |
| 20 or more units: | 12 | 1.6% |
| Mobile home: | 21 | 2.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (17959 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 1 | 0.1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 17 | 2.2% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 16 | 2.1% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 40 | 5.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 63 | 8.3% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 78 | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 20 | 2.6% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 44 | 5.8% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 484 | 63.4% |
Bedrooms (17959 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 11 | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 53 | 6.9% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 261 | 34.2% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 270 | 35.4% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 100 | 13.1% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 68 | 8.9% |
Heating Fuel (17959 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6 | 1.0% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 49 | 8.3% |
| Electricity: | 90 | 15.3% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 366 | 62.1% |
| Coal or coke: | 75 | 12.7% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 3 | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% |
Vehicles Available (17959 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 51 | 8.7% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 192 | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 176 | 29.9% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 170 | 28.9% |
Home Value Distribution (17959 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 145 | 31.3% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 169 | 36.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 39 | 8.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 54 | 11.7% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 26 | 5.6% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 25 | 5.4% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 5 | 1.1% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% |
Housing Costs (17959 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,078 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $523 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $632 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.69 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.66 |
Households (17959 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 589 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 232 | 39.4% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 66 | 11.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 139 | 23.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 188 | 31.9% |
| Householder living alone: | 180 | 30.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 215 | 36.5% |
| Average household size: | 2.47 | -- |
| Average family size: | 3.25 | -- |
Marital Status (17959 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 598 | -- |
| Never married: | 237 | 39.6% |
| Now married: | 240 | 40.1% |
| Separated: | 11 | 1.8% |
| Widowed: | 35 | 5.9% |
| Divorced: | 184 | 30.8% |
School Enrollment (17959 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 287 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 9 | 3.1% |
| Kindergarten: | 8 | 2.8% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 153 | 53.3% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 90 | 31.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 27 | 9.4% |
Veterans & Disability (17959 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 1,109 | -- |
| Veterans: | 151 | 13.6% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 1,449 | -- |
| With a disability: | 195 | 13.5% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 4 | 2.1% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 100 | 51.3% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 91 | 46.7% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (17959 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 1,361 | 93.6% |
| Different house: | 86 | 5.9% |
| Same county: | 44 | 51.2% |
| Different county: | 42 | 48.8% |
| Different state: | 2 | 2.3% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of Birth (17959 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 1,421 | 97.7% |
| Foreign born: | 4 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 33 | 825.0% |
| Not a citizen: | 33 | 825.0% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 33 | 825.0% |
| Asia: | 30 | 750.0% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Northern America: | 3 | 75.0% |
Language Spoken at Home (17959 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 1,402 | -- |
| English only: | 1,312 | 93.6% |
| Language other than English: | 90 | 6.4% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2 | 0.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 88 | 6.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
Computers & Internet (17959 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 589 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 493 | 83.7% |
Kaska, PA17959