PlainZIP

Pottsville, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17901

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

23,990
119/sq mi
$62,484
Median income
$152,100
Median home value
23.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pottsville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
26th pct
home value, US ZIPs
119
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17901 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17901 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, with 23,990 residents across 202.1 square miles, a density of 119 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17901 reports a modest median household income of $62,484 (20% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $35,524. Local economic indicators show a 14.8% poverty rate alongside 6.1% unemployment. Median home value sits at $152,100 (33% below the state average), median rent at $825 a month, and owner-occupancy at 70.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 17901 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Schuylkill County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 17901

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pottsville, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17901.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17901, Pottsville, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

23,990

Population

202.1

Area (sq mi)

119

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17901?

46.5

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 91.6%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$62,484

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$35,524

Per Capita Income

14.8%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

24.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17901 ranks nationally

Pottsville, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$62,484 34th percentile higher than 34% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

11,278

Total Housing Units

10,008

Occupied Units

1,270

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.1%
Renter 29.9%

$152,100

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$825

Median Rent

1947

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.8%

YoY Change (2024)

219

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+119%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17901 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.3% 144
2021 +13.8% 164
2022 +20.8% 198
2023 +1.3% 201
2024 +8.8% 219

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 628 business establishments in ZIP 17901, employing approximately 12,965 people with a combined annual payroll of $691,360,000.

628

Businesses

12,965

Employees

$691.4M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 158 25.2%
Retail trade 96 15.3%
Other services (except public administration) 65 10.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 55 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 48 7.6%
Finance and insurance 31 4.9%
Wholesale trade 26 4.1%
Construction 25 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 24 3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 3.8%
Manufacturing 18 2.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 2.9%
Information 11 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 1.4%
Educational services 6 1.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 17901 vs 17954 →

ZIP 17901 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17901 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 17901 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 17901 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
17954 Minersville, PA 4,564 0.3 mi
17974 Seltzer, PA 344 1.0 mi
17951 Mar Lin, PA 325 1.2 mi
17944 Llewellyn, PA 205 1.9 mi
17970 Saint Clair, PA 3,241 3.8 mi
17965 Port Carbon, PA 2,067 4.7 mi
17933 Friedensburg, PA 89 6.2 mi
17949 Mahanoy Plane, PA 263 7.0 mi
17923 Branchdale, PA 433 4.9 mi
17929 Cressona, PA 1,606 5.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Schuylkill County

17972 standard
Schuylkill Haven, PA
Pop: 11,627
18252 standard
Tamaqua, PA
Pop: 11,188
17963 standard
Pine Grove, PA
Pop: 9,317
17931 standard
Frackville, PA
Pop: 8,472
17921 standard
Ashland, PA
Pop: 7,676
17961 standard
Orwigsburg, PA
Pop: 6,958

Related Areas

Schuylkill County Pottsville, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17901 in? ▼
ZIP code 17901 (Pottsville) is located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Schuylkill County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/schuylkill-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17901? ▼
ZIP code 17901 in Pottsville, PA has a population of 23,990 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17901? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17901 is $62,484, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17901? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17901 is $152,100, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17901? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17901 is White at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17901? ▼
ZIP code 17901 has 628 business establishments employing approximately 12,965 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17901? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17901 are: Health care and social assistance (158), Retail trade (96), Other services (except public administration) (65). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17901? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17901 increased by 8.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17901? ▼
In ZIP code 17901, 65.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 17901? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17901 is 24.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17901? ▼
In ZIP code 17901, approximately 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17901? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17901 is 14.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.