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 High-density area
- $62,484
- Median income Near-median income area
- $152,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 17901 (Pottsville, PA) rose +8.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 200.9 in 2023 to 218.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,524. The poverty rate is 14.8%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $152,100 (33% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $825; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Schuylkill County, so 17901 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
158 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
96 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
65 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 55
Professional, scientific, and technical services
55 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 48
Accommodation and food services
48 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 17901?
46.5
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
1.4%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$35,524
Per Capita Income
14.8%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17901 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Pottsville, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$62,484 31st percentile higher than 31% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,278housing units
11,278
Total Housing Units
10,008
Occupied Units
1,270
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$152,100
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 17901
Pottsville (17901)
23,990 residents
- 17954 4,564
Minersville (17954)
4,564 residents
- 17970 3,241
Saint Clair (17970)
3,241 residents
- 17965 2,067
Port Carbon (17965)
2,067 residents
- 17929 1,606
Cressona (17929)
1,606 residents
- 17923 433
Branchdale (17923)
433 residents
- 17974 344
Seltzer (17974)
344 residents
- 17951 325
Mar Lin (17951)
325 residents
- 17949 263
Mahanoy Plane (17949)
263 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17901 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17901 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17951
Mar Lin (17951)
$153,559 median income
- 17974
Seltzer (17974)
$111,488 median income
- 17929
Cressona (17929)
$73,424 median income
- 17970
Saint Clair (17970)
$67,703 median income
- 17944
Llewellyn (17944)
$64,844 median income
- 17901
Pottsville (17901)
$62,484 median income
- 17965 $61,284
Port Carbon (17965)
$61,284 median income
- 17949 $54,250
Mahanoy Plane (17949)
$54,250 median income
- 17954 $53,806
Minersville (17954)
$53,806 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17901, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (23,990 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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