17985 ZIP Code
Zion grove, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 17985 |
| City/Town: | Zion grove |
| County: | Schuylkill |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 1,295 |
| Median Household Income: | $70,703 |
| Per Capita Income: | $42,148 |
| Total Housing Units: | 661 |
| Median Home Value: | $163,800 |
| Land Area: | 36.5 sq miles
94.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.9185, -76.2387 |
Population Information (17985 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 1,295 | -- |
| Male: | 659 | 50.9% |
| Female: | 636 | 49.1% |
| Median Age: | 48.3 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 37 | 2.9% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 87 | 6.7% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 57 | 4.4% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 63 | 4.9% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 48 | 3.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 109 | 8.4% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 167 | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 175 | 13.5% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 103 | 8.0% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 132 | 10.2% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 195 | 15.1% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 81 | 6.3% |
| 85 years and over: | 41 | 3.2% |
Housing Information (17985 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $163,800 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- |
| Median rent: | $1,077 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 661 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 533 | 80.6% |
| Vacant housing units: | 128 | 19.4% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 456 | 85.6% |
| Renter-occupied: | 77 | 14.4% |
Educational Attainment (17985 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 1,003 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 15 | 1.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 75 | 7.5% |
| High school graduate: | 462 | 46.1% |
| Some college, no degree: | 188 | 18.7% |
| Associate degree: | 124 | 12.4% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 78 | 7.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 61 | 6.1% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.0% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 13.9% |
Income Information (17985 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $70,703 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $88,196 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $87,143 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $42,148 / yr. |
Employment (17985 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 698 | -- |
| Employed: | 686 | 98.3% |
| Unemployed: | 12 | 1.7% |
| Not in labor force: | 373 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 484 | 70.6% |
| Government workers: | 92 | 13.4% |
| Self-employed: | 110 | 16.0% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% |
Race & Ethnicity (17985 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 1,215 | 93.8% |
| Black or African American: | 43 | 3.3% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 9 | 0.7% |
| Two or more races: | 27 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 34 | 2.6% |
| Mexican: | 64 | 4.9% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1 | 0.1% |
| Cuban: | 16 | 1.2% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 23 | 1.8% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 24 | 1.9% |
Income Distribution (17985 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 9 | 1.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 5 | 0.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 46 | 8.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 58 | 10.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 69 | 12.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 98 | 18.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 67 | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 101 | 18.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 40 | 7.5% |
| $200,000 or more: | 40 | 7.5% |
Commute to Work (17985 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 474 | 69.1% |
| Carpooled: | 103 | 15.0% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Walked: | 20 | 2.9% |
| Other means: | 2 | 0.3% |
| Worked from home: | 73 | 10.6% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.2 min | -- |
Industry (17985 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 69 | 10.1% |
| Construction: | 37 | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing: | 157 | 22.9% |
| Wholesale trade: | 7 | 1.0% |
| Retail trade: | 30 | 4.4% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 53 | 7.7% |
| Information: | 13 | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 23 | 3.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 32 | 4.7% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 135 | 19.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 23 | 3.4% |
| Other services: | 59 | 8.6% |
| Public administration: | 48 | 7.0% |
Poverty Status (17985 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.8% |
| 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 (17985 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 1,201 | 92.7% |
| Private health insurance: | 970 | 74.9% |
| Public health coverage: | 464 | 35.8% |
| Without health insurance: | 94 | 7.3% |
Benefits & Assistance (17985 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 425 | 79.7% |
| Social Security income: | 228 | 42.8% |
| Retirement income: | 139 | 26.1% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 25 | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 5 | 0.9% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 15 | 2.8% |
Housing Types (17985 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 603 | 91.2% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 31 | 4.7% |
| 2 units: | 10 | 1.5% |
| 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: | 17 | 2.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (17985 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 3 | 0.5% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 16 | 2.4% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 71 | 10.7% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 87 | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 70 | 10.6% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 103 | 15.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 43 | 6.5% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 22 | 3.3% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 23 | 3.5% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 223 | 33.7% |
Bedrooms (17985 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom: | 42 | 6.4% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 159 | 24.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 337 | 51.0% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 91 | 13.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 32 | 4.8% |
Heating Fuel (17985 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9 | 1.7% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 69 | 12.9% |
| Electricity: | 139 | 26.1% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 187 | 35.1% |
| Coal or coke: | 81 | 15.2% |
| Wood: | 39 | 7.3% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 9 | 1.7% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% |
Vehicles Available (17985 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 5 | 0.9% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 130 | 24.4% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 257 | 48.2% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 141 | 26.5% |
Home Value Distribution (17985 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 9 | 2.0% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 70 | 15.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 111 | 24.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 105 | 23.0% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 72 | 15.8% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 72 | 15.8% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 13 | 2.9% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 4 | 0.9% |
Housing Costs (17985 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,281 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $489 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,077 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.56 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.66 |
Households (17985 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 533 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 276 | 51.8% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 83 | 15.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 112 | 21.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 100 | 18.8% |
| Householder living alone: | 130 | 24.4% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 214 | 40.2% |
| Average household size: | 2.43 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.89 | -- |
Marital Status (17985 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 588 | -- |
| Never married: | 170 | 28.9% |
| Now married: | 301 | 51.2% |
| Separated: | 20 | 3.4% |
| Widowed: | 75 | 12.8% |
| Divorced: | 132 | 22.4% |
School Enrollment (17985 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 218 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 4 | 1.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 35 | 16.1% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 107 | 49.1% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 57 | 26.1% |
| College or graduate school: | 15 | 6.9% |
Veterans & Disability (17985 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 1,064 | -- |
| Veterans: | 82 | 7.7% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 1,295 | -- |
| With a disability: | 194 | 15.0% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 29 | 14.9% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 77 | 39.7% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 88 | 45.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (17985 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 1,229 | 94.9% |
| Different house: | 66 | 5.1% |
| Same county: | 10 | 15.2% |
| Different county: | 56 | 84.8% |
| Different state: | 30 | 45.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of Birth (17985 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 1,279 | 98.8% |
| Foreign born: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 16 | -- |
| Not a citizen: | 16 | -- |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 16 | -- |
| Asia: | 11 | -- |
| Africa: | 0 | -- |
| Oceania: | 0 | -- |
| Latin America: | 5 | -- |
| Northern America: | 0 | -- |
Language Spoken at Home (17985 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 1,258 | -- |
| English only: | 1,244 | 98.9% |
| Language other than English: | 14 | 1.1% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 14 | 1.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
Computers & Internet (17985 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 533 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 472 | 88.6% |
Zion grove, PA17985