17972 ZIP Code
Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 17972 |
| City/Town: | Schuylkill Haven |
| County: | Schuylkill |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,348 |
| Median Household Income: | $63,226 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,741 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,196 |
| Median Home Value: | $148,000 |
| Land Area: | 48.6 sq miles
125.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.5793, -76.2279 |
Population Information (17972 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,348 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,821 | 51.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,527 | 48.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 512 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 740 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 401 | 3.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 627 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 966 | 8.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,489 | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,022 | 9.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,498 | 13.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 811 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 637 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,458 | 12.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 901 | 7.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 286 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (17972 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $148,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $723 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,196 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,750 | 91.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 446 | 8.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,475 | 73.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,275 | 26.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (17972 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,102 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 325 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 405 | 5.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,717 | 45.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,103 | 13.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 650 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,262 | 15.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 640 | 7.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (17972 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $63,226 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $77,259 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $79,576 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,741 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (17972 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,790 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,503 | 95.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 276 | 4.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,770 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,798 | 87.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 493 | 9.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 212 | 3.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (17972 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,549 | 93.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 129 | 1.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 100 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 21 | 0.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 549 | 4.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 281 | 2.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 429 | 3.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 145 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 120 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 146 | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 18 | 0.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (17972 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 136 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 160 | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 546 | 11.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 315 | 6.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 642 | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,068 | 22.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 668 | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 684 | 14.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 292 | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 239 | 5.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (17972 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,614 | 83.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 402 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 44 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 139 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 208 | 3.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (17972 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 134 | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 418 | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 969 | 17.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 119 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 565 | 10.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 270 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 40 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 240 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 490 | 8.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,385 | 25.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 303 | 5.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 461 | 8.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 109 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (17972 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (17972 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,739 | 94.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,459 | 74.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,399 | 38.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 494 | 4.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (17972 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,501 | 73.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,871 | 39.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,264 | 26.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 223 | 4.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 145 | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 454 | 9.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (17972 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,557 | 68.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 389 | 7.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 209 | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 194 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 89 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 118 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 142 | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 498 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (17972 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 18 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 171 | 3.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 349 | 6.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 608 | 11.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 341 | 6.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 577 | 11.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 513 | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 741 | 14.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 189 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,689 | 32.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (17972 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 36 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 370 | 7.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,292 | 24.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,359 | 45.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 963 | 18.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 176 | 3.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (17972 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 208 | 4.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 323 | 6.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,356 | 28.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,454 | 51.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 283 | 6.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 74 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 52 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (17972 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 246 | 5.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,469 | 30.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,530 | 32.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,505 | 31.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (17972 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 287 | 8.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 564 | 16.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 921 | 26.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 546 | 15.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 533 | 15.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 395 | 11.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 173 | 5.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 56 | 1.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (17972 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,351 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $565 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $723 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.50 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.91 | 2.38 |
Households (17972 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,750 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,222 | 46.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 744 | 15.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,019 | 21.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,181 | 24.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,215 | 25.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,871 | 39.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.34 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.94 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (17972 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,796 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,750 | 36.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,329 | 48.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 178 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 491 | 10.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,325 | 27.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (17972 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,227 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 190 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 37 | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 772 | 34.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 489 | 22.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 739 | 33.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (17972 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,351 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 723 | 7.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,233 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,031 | 18.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 145 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 932 | 45.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 954 | 47.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (17972 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,376 | 91.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 825 | 7.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 497 | 60.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 215 | 26.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 40 | 4.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 113 | 13.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (17972 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,266 | 99.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 55 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 82 | 149.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 82 | 149.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 82 | 149.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 37 | 67.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 0 | 0.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (17972 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,836 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,340 | 95.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 496 | 4.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 144 | 1.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 273 | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 79 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (17972 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,750 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,216 | 88.8% | 89.4% |
Schuylkill Haven, PA17972