17970 ZIP Code
Saint clair, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 17970 |
| City/Town: | Saint clair |
| County: | Schuylkill |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 3,169 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,241 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,581 |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,760 |
| Median Home Value: | $72,600 |
| Land Area: | 1.3 sq miles
3.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.7207, -76.1905 |
Population Information (17970 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 3,169 | -- |
| Male: | 1,543 | 48.7% |
| Female: | 1,626 | 51.3% |
| Median Age: | 45.7 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 132 | 4.2% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 148 | 4.7% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 140 | 4.4% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 135 | 4.3% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 206 | 6.5% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 468 | 14.8% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 343 | 10.8% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 409 | 12.9% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 260 | 8.2% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 253 | 8.0% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 381 | 12.0% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 193 | 6.1% |
| 85 years and over: | 101 | 3.2% |
Housing Information (17970 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $72,600 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- |
| Median rent: | $856 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 1,760 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 1,380 | 78.4% |
| Vacant housing units: | 380 | 21.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,059 | 76.7% |
| Renter-occupied: | 321 | 23.3% |
Educational Attainment (17970 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 2,408 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 41 | 1.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 142 | 5.9% |
| High school graduate: | 1,242 | 51.6% |
| Some college, no degree: | 341 | 14.2% |
| Associate degree: | 228 | 9.5% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 339 | 14.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 75 | 3.1% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.4% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.2% |
Income Information (17970 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,241 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $69,061 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $67,217 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,581 / yr. |
Employment (17970 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 1,722 | -- |
| Employed: | 1,691 | 98.2% |
| Unemployed: | 31 | 1.8% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,004 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,457 | 86.2% |
| Government workers: | 202 | 11.9% |
| Self-employed: | 32 | 1.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% |
Race & Ethnicity (17970 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,071 | 96.9% |
| Black or African American: | 1 | 0.0% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 1 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 11 | 0.3% |
| Two or more races: | 85 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 67 | 2.1% |
| Mexican: | 72 | 2.3% |
| Puerto Rican: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cuban: | 18 | 0.6% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 54 | 1.7% |
Income Distribution (17970 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 25 | 1.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 32 | 2.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 161 | 11.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 173 | 12.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 136 | 9.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 346 | 25.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 226 | 16.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 226 | 16.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 28 | 2.0% |
| $200,000 or more: | 27 | 2.0% |
Commute to Work (17970 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,030 | 60.9% |
| Carpooled: | 352 | 20.8% |
| Public transportation: | 34 | 2.0% |
| Walked: | 115 | 6.8% |
| Other means: | 6 | 0.4% |
| Worked from home: | 60 | 3.5% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.0 min | -- |
Industry (17970 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 49 | 2.9% |
| Construction: | 168 | 9.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 224 | 13.2% |
| Wholesale trade: | 18 | 1.1% |
| Retail trade: | 301 | 17.8% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 66 | 3.9% |
| Information: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 37 | 2.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 149 | 8.8% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 391 | 23.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 135 | 8.0% |
| Other services: | 90 | 5.3% |
| Public administration: | 63 | 3.7% |
Poverty Status (17970 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.1% |
| 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 (17970 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 3,061 | 96.6% |
| Private health insurance: | 2,219 | 70.0% |
| Public health coverage: | 1,418 | 44.7% |
| Without health insurance: | 108 | 3.4% |
Benefits & Assistance (17970 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,058 | 76.7% |
| Social Security income: | 559 | 40.5% |
| Retirement income: | 470 | 34.1% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 172 | 12.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 91 | 6.6% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 231 | 16.7% |
Housing Types (17970 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 842 | 47.8% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 729 | 41.4% |
| 2 units: | 43 | 2.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 91 | 5.2% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 11 | 0.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 8 | 0.5% |
| 20 or more units: | 28 | 1.6% |
| Mobile home: | 8 | 0.5% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (17970 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 37 | 2.1% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 71 | 4.0% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 71 | 4.0% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 30 | 1.7% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 71 | 4.0% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 121 | 6.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 165 | 9.4% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,194 | 67.8% |
Bedrooms (17970 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom: | 163 | 9.3% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 377 | 21.4% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,008 | 57.3% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 151 | 8.6% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 61 | 3.5% |
Heating Fuel (17970 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 48 | 3.5% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 86 | 6.2% |
| Electricity: | 92 | 6.7% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 966 | 70.0% |
| Coal or coke: | 149 | 10.8% |
| Wood: | 1 | 0.1% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 12 | 0.9% |
| No fuel used: | 26 | 1.9% |
Vehicles Available (17970 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 174 | 12.6% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 570 | 41.3% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 402 | 29.1% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 234 | 17.0% |
Home Value Distribution (17970 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 275 | 26.0% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 477 | 45.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 150 | 14.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 66 | 6.2% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 72 | 6.8% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 19 | 1.8% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% |
Housing Costs (17970 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $941 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $520 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $856 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.31 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.24 |
Households (17970 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 1,380 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 504 | 36.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 135 | 9.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 324 | 23.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 340 | 24.6% |
| Householder living alone: | 352 | 25.5% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 544 | 39.4% |
| Average household size: | 2.29 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.69 | -- |
Marital Status (17970 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 1,374 | -- |
| Never married: | 624 | 45.4% |
| Now married: | 496 | 36.1% |
| Separated: | 70 | 5.1% |
| Widowed: | 172 | 12.5% |
| Divorced: | 472 | 34.4% |
School Enrollment (17970 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 521 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 8 | 1.5% |
| Kindergarten: | 37 | 7.1% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 241 | 46.3% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 132 | 25.3% |
| College or graduate school: | 103 | 19.8% |
Veterans & Disability (17970 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 2,651 | -- |
| Veterans: | 181 | 6.8% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 3,169 | -- |
| With a disability: | 570 | 18.0% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 12 | 2.1% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 364 | 63.9% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 194 | 34.0% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (17970 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 2,909 | 91.8% |
| Different house: | 254 | 8.0% |
| Same county: | 221 | 87.0% |
| Different county: | 16 | 6.3% |
| Different state: | 1 | 0.4% |
| Abroad: | 17 | 6.7% |
Place of Birth (17970 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 3,142 | 99.1% |
| Foreign born: | 6 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 27 | 450.0% |
| Not a citizen: | 27 | 450.0% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 27 | 450.0% |
| Asia: | 16 | 266.7% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 11 | 183.3% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% |
Language Spoken at Home (17970 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,037 | -- |
| English only: | 2,974 | 97.9% |
| Language other than English: | 63 | 2.1% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 57 | 1.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 6 | 0.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
Computers & Internet (17970 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 1,380 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,221 | 88.5% |
Saint clair, PA17970