Klingerstown, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17941
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 834
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $63,750
- Median income Near-median income area
- $207,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Klingerstown pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 45th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17941 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 17941 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, home to just 834 residents across 64.2 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17941 reports a modest median household income of $63,750 (18% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,118. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.2% and unemployment is 0.6%. Median home value is $207,100 (9% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $829; 76.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Schuylkill County, so 17941 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 17941
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Klingerstown, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17941.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 17941, Klingerstown, 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
834
Population
64.2
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17941?
43.5
Median Age
54.0%
Male
46.0%
Female
0.0%
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?
$63,750
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$36,118
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
0.6%
Unemployment Rate
31.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17941 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Klingerstown, 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)
$63,750 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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
355housing units
355
Total Housing Units
310
Occupied Units
45
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$207,100
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$829
Median Rent
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 17941, employing approximately 408 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,015,000.
18
Businesses
408
Employees
$22.0M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 22.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 16.7% |
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 17941 vs 17836 →
ZIP 17941 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17872
Shamokin (17872)
9,943 residents
- 17098 2,528
Williamstown (17098)
2,528 residents
- 17938 2,442
Hegins (17938)
2,442 residents
- 17983 1,620
Valley View (17983)
1,620 residents
- 17823 1,273
Dornsife (17823)
1,273 residents
- 17941 834
Klingerstown (17941)
834 residents
- 17964 798
Pitman (17964)
798 residents
- 17968 329
Sacramento (17968)
329 residents
- 17836 266
Leck Kill (17836)
266 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17941 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17941 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17968
Sacramento (17968)
$111,500 median income
- 17938
Hegins (17938)
$93,722 median income
- 17836
Leck Kill (17836)
$91,250 median income
- 17823
Dornsife (17823)
$78,864 median income
- 17964
Pitman (17964)
$77,656 median income
- 17867
Rebuck (17867)
$75,833 median income
- 17983
Valley View (17983)
$72,411 median income
- 17978
Spring Glen (17978)
$65,577 median income
- 17941
Klingerstown (17941)
$63,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17941 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17836 | Leck Kill, PA | 266 | 2.1 mi |
| 17968 | Sacramento, PA | 329 | 3.1 mi |
| 17978 | Spring Glen, PA | 224 | 4.0 mi |
| 17872 | Shamokin, PA | 9,943 | 5.7 mi |
| 17867 | Rebuck, PA | 169 | 4.4 mi |
| 17983 | Valley View, PA | 1,620 | 4.5 mi |
| 17098 | Williamstown, PA | 2,528 | 6.6 mi |
| 17938 | Hegins, PA | 2,442 | 5.6 mi |
| 17964 | Pitman, PA | 798 | 6.5 mi |
| 17823 | Dornsife, PA | 1,273 | 6.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17941, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 17941 in?
ZIP code 17941 (Klingerstown) 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 17941?
ZIP code 17941 in Klingerstown, PA has a population of 834 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17941?
The median household income in ZIP 17941 is $63,750, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17941?
The median home value in ZIP 17941 is $207,100, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17941?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17941 is White at 97.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17941?
ZIP code 17941 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 408 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17941?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17941 are: Manufacturing (4), Accommodation and food services (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17941?
In ZIP code 17941, 70.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.7% 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 17941?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17941 is 31.3 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 17941?
In ZIP code 17941, approximately 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17941?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17941 is 7.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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