17981 ZIP Code
Donaldson, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 17981 |
| City/Town: | Donaldson |
| County: | Schuylkill |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 2,549 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,755 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,287 |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,075 |
| Median Home Value: | $84,600 |
| Land Area: | 38.2 sq miles
98.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.6310, -76.3927 |
Population Information (17981 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 2,549 | -- |
| Male: | 1,400 | 54.9% |
| Female: | 1,149 | 45.1% |
| Median Age: | 43.8 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 111 | 4.4% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 172 | 6.7% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 137 | 5.4% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 148 | 5.8% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 117 | 4.6% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 348 | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 269 | 10.6% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 326 | 12.8% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 191 | 7.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 201 | 7.9% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 242 | 9.5% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 178 | 7.0% |
| 85 years and over: | 109 | 4.3% |
Housing Information (17981 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $84,600 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- |
| Median rent: | $768 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 1,075 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 945 | 87.9% |
| Vacant housing units: | 130 | 12.1% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 756 | 80.0% |
| Renter-occupied: | 189 | 20.0% |
Educational Attainment (17981 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 1,864 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 64 | 3.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 195 | 10.5% |
| High school graduate: | 1,050 | 56.3% |
| Some college, no degree: | 171 | 9.2% |
| Associate degree: | 161 | 8.6% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 193 | 10.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 30 | 1.6% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 12.0% |
Income Information (17981 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,755 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $72,864 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $73,185 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,287 / yr. |
Employment (17981 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 1,280 | -- |
| Employed: | 1,239 | 96.8% |
| Unemployed: | 41 | 3.2% |
| Not in labor force: | 830 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,079 | 87.1% |
| Government workers: | 125 | 10.1% |
| Self-employed: | 35 | 2.8% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% |
Race & Ethnicity (17981 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 2,498 | 98.0% |
| Black or African American: | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 2 | 0.1% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 10 | 0.4% |
| Two or more races: | 39 | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 19 | 0.7% |
| Mexican: | 25 | 1.0% |
| Puerto Rican: | 15 | 0.6% |
| Cuban: | 6 | 0.2% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 4 | 0.2% |
Income Distribution (17981 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 18 | 1.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 32 | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 83 | 8.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 78 | 8.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 147 | 15.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 221 | 23.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 155 | 16.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 141 | 14.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 54 | 5.7% |
| $200,000 or more: | 16 | 1.7% |
Commute to Work (17981 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 996 | 80.4% |
| Carpooled: | 109 | 8.8% |
| Public transportation: | 3 | 0.2% |
| Walked: | 59 | 4.8% |
| Other means: | 21 | 1.7% |
| Worked from home: | 45 | 3.6% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.2 min | -- |
Industry (17981 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 15 | 1.2% |
| Construction: | 111 | 9.0% |
| Manufacturing: | 312 | 25.2% |
| Wholesale trade: | 30 | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 128 | 10.3% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 104 | 8.4% |
| Information: | 19 | 1.5% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 21 | 1.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 97 | 7.8% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 268 | 21.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 40 | 3.2% |
| Other services: | 52 | 4.2% |
| Public administration: | 42 | 3.4% |
Poverty Status (17981 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.2% |
| 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 (17981 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 2,221 | 87.1% |
| Private health insurance: | 1,647 | 64.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 914 | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 142 | 5.6% |
Benefits & Assistance (17981 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 747 | 79.0% |
| Social Security income: | 338 | 35.8% |
| Retirement income: | 203 | 21.5% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 85 | 9.0% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 32 | 3.4% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 172 | 18.2% |
Housing Types (17981 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 559 | 52.0% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 372 | 34.6% |
| 2 units: | 18 | 1.7% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 25 | 2.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 32 | 3.0% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 20 or more units: | 19 | 1.8% |
| Mobile home: | 50 | 4.7% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (17981 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 4 | 0.4% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 14 | 1.3% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 43 | 4.0% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 50 | 4.7% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 94 | 8.7% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 53 | 4.9% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 79 | 7.3% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 92 | 8.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 646 | 60.1% |
Bedrooms (17981 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom: | 62 | 5.8% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 271 | 25.2% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 558 | 51.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 136 | 12.7% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 48 | 4.5% |
Heating Fuel (17981 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6 | 0.6% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 37 | 3.9% |
| Electricity: | 95 | 10.1% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 558 | 59.0% |
| Coal or coke: | 226 | 23.9% |
| Wood: | 8 | 0.8% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 6 | 0.6% |
| No fuel used: | 9 | 1.0% |
Vehicles Available (17981 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 59 | 6.2% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 283 | 29.9% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 350 | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 253 | 26.8% |
Home Value Distribution (17981 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 178 | 23.5% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 321 | 42.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 125 | 16.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 82 | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 27 | 3.6% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 21 | 2.8% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2 | 0.3% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% |
Housing Costs (17981 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,049 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $486 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $768 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.56 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.19 |
Households (17981 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 945 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 464 | 49.1% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 152 | 16.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 197 | 20.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 172 | 18.2% |
| Householder living alone: | 293 | 31.0% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 247 | 26.1% |
| Average household size: | 2.49 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.95 | -- |
Marital Status (17981 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 1,173 | -- |
| Never married: | 454 | 38.7% |
| Now married: | 515 | 43.9% |
| Separated: | 75 | 6.4% |
| Widowed: | 113 | 9.6% |
| Divorced: | 192 | 16.4% |
School Enrollment (17981 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 483 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 29 | 6.0% |
| Kindergarten: | 12 | 2.5% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 250 | 51.8% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 119 | 24.6% |
| College or graduate school: | 73 | 15.1% |
Veterans & Disability (17981 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 2,048 | -- |
| Veterans: | 181 | 8.8% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 2,363 | -- |
| With a disability: | 436 | 18.5% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 10 | 2.3% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 251 | 57.6% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 175 | 40.1% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (17981 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 2,336 | 91.6% |
| Different house: | 190 | 7.5% |
| Same county: | 135 | 71.1% |
| Different county: | 55 | 28.9% |
| Different state: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of Birth (17981 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 2,523 | 99.0% |
| Foreign born: | 15 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 26 | 173.3% |
| Not a citizen: | 26 | 173.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 26 | 173.3% |
| Asia: | 7 | 46.7% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 17 | 113.3% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% |
Language Spoken at Home (17981 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,438 | -- |
| English only: | 2,371 | 97.3% |
| Language other than English: | 67 | 2.7% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 31 | 1.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 30 | 1.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2 | 0.1% |
| Other languages: | 4 | 0.2% |
Computers & Internet (17981 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 945 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 841 | 89.0% |
Donaldson, PA17981