Auburn, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17922
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,783
- 61/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $99,260
- Median income Above-median income area
- $257,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 34.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Auburn pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 20%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 61
- people per sq mi
- 95%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17922 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 17922 covers 78.7 square miles in Auburn, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,783 residents on file, a density of 61 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17922 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,260 (27% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,899. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.4% and unemployment is 2.9%. Median home value is $257,100 (13% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,083; 94.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Schuylkill County, so 17922 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 17922
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Auburn, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17922.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 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 17922, Auburn, 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
4,783
Population
78.7
Area (sq mi)
61
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17922?
48.0
Median Age
53.3%
Male
46.7%
Female
0.9%
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?
$99,260
Median Household Income
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$49,899
Per Capita Income
3.4%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
32.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17922 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Auburn, 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)
$99,260 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
2,215housing units
2,215
Total Housing Units
1,911
Occupied Units
304
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$257,100
Median Home Value
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$1,083
Median Rent
1980
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
+14.1%
YoY Change (2023)
248
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+148%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17922 have increased 14.1% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +6.5% | 176 |
| 2020 | +4.2% | 183 |
| 2021 | -2.5% | 179 |
| 2022 | +21.4% | 217 |
| 2023 | +14.1% | 248 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 59 business establishments in ZIP 17922, employing approximately 494 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,585,000.
59
Businesses
494
Employees
$24.6M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 16.9% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 13.6% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 11.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 11.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 10.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 6.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 5.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 5.1% |
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 17922 vs 19554 →
ZIP 17922 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17972
Schuylkill Haven (17972)
11,627 residents
- 19506
Bernville (19506)
7,356 residents
- 17961
Orwigsburg (17961)
6,958 residents
- 17922
Auburn (17922)
4,783 residents
- 17965 2,067
Port Carbon (17965)
2,067 residents
- 17929 1,606
Cressona (17929)
1,606 residents
- 17930 476
Cumbola (17930)
476 residents
- 19554 374
Shartlesville (19554)
374 residents
- 19549 326
Port Clinton (19549)
326 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17922 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17922 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17979
Summit Station (17979)
$178,661 median income
- 19506
Bernville (19506)
$106,422 median income
- 17922
Auburn (17922)
$99,260 median income
- 17961
Orwigsburg (17961)
$94,941 median income
- 19554
Shartlesville (19554)
$81,850 median income
- 17929
Cressona (17929)
$73,424 median income
- 17972 $68,558
Schuylkill Haven (17972)
$68,558 median income
- 19549 $61,563
Port Clinton (19549)
$61,563 median income
- 17965 $61,284
Port Carbon (17965)
$61,284 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17922 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19554 | Shartlesville, PA | 374 | 5.4 mi |
| 17972 | Schuylkill Haven, PA | 11,627 | 4.8 mi |
| 19549 | Port Clinton, PA | 326 | 4.9 mi |
| 17961 | Orwigsburg, PA | 6,958 | 4.8 mi |
| 17979 | Summit Station, PA | 168 | 4.9 mi |
| 17930 | Cumbola, PA | 476 | 8.1 mi |
| 17929 | Cressona, PA | 1,606 | 5.0 mi |
| 17933 | Friedensburg, PA | 89 | 6.8 mi |
| 19506 | Bernville, PA | 7,356 | 9.1 mi |
| 17965 | Port Carbon, PA | 2,067 | 7.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17922, 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 (4,783 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 17922 in?
ZIP code 17922 (Auburn) 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 17922?
ZIP code 17922 in Auburn, PA has a population of 4,783 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17922?
The median household income in ZIP 17922 is $99,260, which is 30% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17922?
The median home value in ZIP 17922 is $257,100, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17922?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17922 is White at 96.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17922?
ZIP code 17922 has 59 business establishments employing approximately 494 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17922?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17922 are: Construction (10), Retail trade (8), Manufacturing (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17922?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17922 increased by 14.1% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. 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 17922?
In ZIP code 17922, 68.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.2% 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 17922?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17922 is 32.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17922?
In ZIP code 17922, approximately 94.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17922?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17922 is 3.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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