Frackville, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17931
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,472
- 313/sq mi High-density area
- $56,507
- Median income Below-median income area
- $125,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Frackville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 313
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17931 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 17931 (Frackville, PA) rose +2.1% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 17931 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Frackville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, home to 8,472 residents across 27.1 square miles, a density of 313 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17931 reports a modest median household income of $56,507 (27% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,017. The poverty rate is 20.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $125,500 (45% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $799; owner occupancy is 77.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Schuylkill County, so 17931 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 17931
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Frackville, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17931.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
24 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Finance and insurance 8
Finance and insurance
8 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 17931, Frackville, 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
8,472
Population
27.1
Area (sq mi)
313
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17931?
40.4
Median Age
69.6%
Male
30.4%
Female
1.0%
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?
$56,507
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$19,017
Per Capita Income
20.0%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 17931 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Frackville, 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)
$56,507 18th percentile higher than 18% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,373housing units
2,373
Total Housing Units
2,176
Occupied Units
197
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$125,500
Median Home Value
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$799
Median Rent
1950
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 129 business establishments in ZIP 17931, employing approximately 1,542 people with a combined annual payroll of $69,491,000.
129
Businesses
1,542
Employees
$69.5M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 24 | 18.6% |
| Retail trade | 22 | 17.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 13.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 13.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 6.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 6.2% |
| Construction | 7 | 5.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 4.7% |
| Utilities | 4 | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 3.1% |
| Information | 3 | 2.3% |
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 17931 vs 17934 →
ZIP 17931 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17931
Frackville (17931)
8,472 residents
- 17976
Shenandoah (17976)
6,937 residents
- 17970 3,241
Saint Clair (17970)
3,241 residents
- 17967 2,457
Ringtown (17967)
2,457 residents
- 17935 1,737
Girardville (17935)
1,737 residents
- 17959 1,422
New Philadelphia (17959)
1,422 residents
- 17934 469
Gilberton (17934)
469 residents
- 17953 469
Middleport (17953)
469 residents
- 17974 344
Seltzer (17974)
344 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17931 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17931 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17946
Lost Creek (17946)
$125,100 median income
- 17974
Seltzer (17974)
$111,488 median income
- 17967
Ringtown (17967)
$77,321 median income
- 17953
Middleport (17953)
$75,000 median income
- 17934
Gilberton (17934)
$69,659 median income
- 17970
Saint Clair (17970)
$67,703 median income
- 17976
Shenandoah (17976)
$57,587 median income
- 17931
Frackville (17931)
$56,507 median income
- 17949
Mahanoy Plane (17949)
$54,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17931 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17934 | Gilberton, PA | 469 | 1.0 mi |
| 17949 | Mahanoy Plane, PA | 263 | 1.6 mi |
| 17976 | Shenandoah, PA | 6,937 | 2.6 mi |
| 17946 | Lost Creek, PA | 263 | 2.6 mi |
| 17967 | Ringtown, PA | 2,457 | 5.0 mi |
| 17935 | Girardville, PA | 1,737 | 3.7 mi |
| 17970 | Saint Clair, PA | 3,241 | 4.6 mi |
| 17974 | Seltzer, PA | 344 | 6.2 mi |
| 17959 | New Philadelphia, PA | 1,422 | 5.1 mi |
| 17953 | Middleport, PA | 469 | 5.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17931, 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 (8,472 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 17931 in?
ZIP code 17931 (Frackville) 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 17931?
ZIP code 17931 in Frackville, PA has a population of 8,472 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17931?
The median household income in ZIP 17931 is $56,507, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17931?
The median home value in ZIP 17931 is $125,500, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17931?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17931 is White at 67.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17931?
ZIP code 17931 has 129 business establishments employing approximately 1,542 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17931?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17931 are: Health care and social assistance (24), Retail trade (22), Accommodation and food services (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17931?
In ZIP code 17931, 65.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17931?
In ZIP code 17931, approximately 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17931?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17931 is 20.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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