17974 ZIP Code
Seltzer, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 17974 |
| City/Town: | Seltzer |
| County: | Schuylkill |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 388 |
| Median Household Income: | $84,167 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,063 |
| Total Housing Units: | 136 |
| Median Home Value: | $145,800 |
| Land Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.6959, -76.2361 |
Population Information (17974 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 388 | -- |
| Male: | 179 | 46.1% |
| Female: | 209 | 53.9% |
| Median Age: | 33.1 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 57 | 14.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 19 | 4.9% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 16 | 4.1% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 37 | 9.5% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 43 | 11.1% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 86 | 22.2% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 37 | 9.5% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 11 | 2.8% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 62 | 16.0% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 20 | 5.2% |
| 85 years and over: | 0 | 0.0% |
Housing Information (17974 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $145,800 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- |
| Median rent: | -- / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 136 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 122 | 89.7% |
| Vacant housing units: | 14 | 10.3% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 100 | 82.0% |
| Renter-occupied: | 22 | 18.0% |
Educational Attainment (17974 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 216 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 20 | 9.3% |
| High school graduate: | 77 | 35.6% |
| Some college, no degree: | 61 | 28.2% |
| Associate degree: | 22 | 10.2% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 36 | 16.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.7% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.7% |
Income Information (17974 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $84,167 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $84,250 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $83,095 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,063 / yr. |
Employment (17974 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 142 | -- |
| Employed: | 128 | 90.1% |
| Unemployed: | 14 | 9.9% |
| Not in labor force: | 145 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 109 | 85.2% |
| Government workers: | 19 | 14.8% |
| Self-employed: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% |
Race & Ethnicity (17974 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 357 | 92.0% |
| Black or African American: | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or more races: | 31 | 8.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mexican: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Puerto Rican: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
Income Distribution (17974 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 0 | 0.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 0 | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 11 | 9.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 0 | 0.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 28 | 23.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 8 | 6.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 21 | 17.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 54 | 44.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 0 | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% |
Commute to Work (17974 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 128 | 100.0% |
| Carpooled: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Walked: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other means: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Worked from home: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 41.1 min | -- |
Industry (17974 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Construction: | 18 | 14.1% |
| Manufacturing: | 30 | 23.4% |
| Wholesale trade: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Retail trade: | 43 | 33.6% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Information: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 29 | 22.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 8 | 6.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other services: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Public administration: | 0 | 0.0% |
Poverty Status (17974 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.3% |
| 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 (17974 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 377 | 97.2% |
| Private health insurance: | 333 | 85.8% |
| Public health coverage: | 204 | 52.6% |
| Without health insurance: | 11 | 2.8% |
Benefits & Assistance (17974 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 80 | 65.6% |
| Social Security income: | 42 | 34.4% |
| Retirement income: | 42 | 34.4% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 0 | 0.0% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 33 | 27.0% |
Housing Types (17974 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 128 | 94.1% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 8 | 5.9% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (17974 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 11 | 8.1% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 21 | 15.4% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 15 | 11.0% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 18 | 13.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 71 | 52.2% |
Bedrooms (17974 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 115 | 84.6% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 21 | 15.4% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 0 | 0.0% |
Heating Fuel (17974 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Electricity: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 72 | 59.0% |
| Coal or coke: | 18 | 14.8% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Solar energy: | 11 | 9.0% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% |
| No fuel used: | 21 | 17.2% |
Vehicles Available (17974 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 111 | 91.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 11 | 9.0% |
Home Value Distribution (17974 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 8 | 8.0% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 45 | 45.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 26 | 26.0% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 21 | 21.0% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 0 | 0.0% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% |
Housing Costs (17974 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,363 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | -- / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | -- / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.99 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 4.05 |
Households (17974 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 122 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 93 | 76.2% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 51 | 41.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 11 | 9.0% |
| Householder living alone: | 51 | 41.8% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 42 | 34.4% |
| Average household size: | 3.18 | -- |
| Average family size: | 3.33 | -- |
Marital Status (17974 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 141 | -- |
| Never married: | 41 | 29.1% |
| Now married: | 100 | 70.9% |
| Separated: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Widowed: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Divorced: | 57 | 40.4% |
School Enrollment (17974 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 44 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 35 | 79.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 9 | 20.5% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.0% |
Veterans & Disability (17974 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 287 | -- |
| Veterans: | 6 | 2.1% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 388 | -- |
| With a disability: | 20 | 5.2% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 20 | 100.0% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (17974 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 388 | 100.0% |
| Different house: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Same county: | 0 | -- |
| Different county: | 0 | -- |
| Different state: | 0 | -- |
| Abroad: | 0 | -- |
Place of Birth (17974 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 388 | 100.0% |
| Foreign born: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 0 | -- |
| Not a citizen: | 0 | -- |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 0 | -- |
| Asia: | 0 | -- |
| Africa: | 0 | -- |
| Oceania: | 0 | -- |
| Latin America: | 0 | -- |
| Northern America: | 0 | -- |
Language Spoken at Home (17974 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 331 | -- |
| English only: | 331 | 100.0% |
| Language other than English: | 0 | 0.0% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
Computers & Internet (17974 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 122 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 122 | 100.0% |
Seltzer, PA17974