ZIP Code 17922
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Auburn · Schuylkill County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 4,783
- Median income
- $99,260
- Median home value
- $257,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34.2%
- Land area
- 78.7 sq mi
61/sq mi
▲ 30% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
▼ 8% vs US
higher than 59% of US ZIPs
Median age 48
New York
ZIP code 17922 in Auburn, Pennsylvania has a population of 4,783. The median household income is $99,260, which is 30% above the national average. Median home value is $257,100, 8% below the US average. 34.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 17922 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 78.7 square miles in Auburn, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 4,783 residents, producing a population density of 61 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 17922 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17922 sits at $99,260 (27% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $49,899. The poverty rate stands at 3.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $257,100 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $1,083 per month, and 94.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17922 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Schuylkill County, so you can benchmark 17922 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 17922
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$49,899
Per Capita Income
3.4%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
32.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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