Mahanoy City, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17948
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,029
- 76/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $47,813
- Median income Below-median income area
- $55,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mahanoy City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 1st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 76
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17948 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 17948 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mahanoy City, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, home to 5,029 residents across 66.3 square miles, a density of 76 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17948 reports a modest median household income of $47,813 (39% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,768. Economic pressure is pronounced: 31.9% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 14.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $55,100 (76% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $916; owner occupancy is 64.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, 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 17948 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 17948
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mahanoy City, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17948.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 5
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
5 establishments
- Construction 4
Construction
4 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 17948, Mahanoy City, 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
5,029
Population
66.3
Area (sq mi)
76
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17948?
37.6
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
6.8%
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?
$47,813
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$22,768
Per Capita Income
31.9%
Poverty Rate
14.0%
Unemployment Rate
25.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17948 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Mahanoy City, 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)
$47,813 7th percentile higher than 7% 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
2,526housing units
2,526
Total Housing Units
1,615
Occupied Units
911
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$55,100
Median Home Value
-76% vs state ZIP avg
$916
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 53 business establishments in ZIP 17948, employing approximately 578 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,061,000.
53
Businesses
578
Employees
$33.1M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 14 | 26.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 13.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 13.2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 9.4% |
| Construction | 4 | 7.5% |
| Information | 4 | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 5.7% |
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 17948 vs 18220 →
ZIP 17948 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17976
Shenandoah (17976)
6,937 residents
- 17948
Mahanoy City (17948)
5,029 residents
- 17967 2,457
Ringtown (17967)
2,457 residents
- 18214 2,078
Barnesville (18214)
2,078 residents
- 18248 631
Sheppton (18248)
631 residents
- 17953 469
Middleport (17953)
469 residents
- 17925 376
Brockton (17925)
376 residents
- 18256 359
Weston (18256)
359 residents
- 18245 348
Quakake (18245)
348 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17948 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17948 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18242
Oneida (18242)
$165,720 median income
- 18214
Barnesville (18214)
$82,375 median income
- 17925
Brockton (17925)
$79,821 median income
- 17967
Ringtown (17967)
$77,321 median income
- 17953
Middleport (17953)
$75,000 median income
- 18245
Quakake (18245)
$69,219 median income
- 18248 $58,625
Sheppton (18248)
$58,625 median income
- 18256 $57,750
Weston (18256)
$57,750 median income
- 17976 $57,587
Shenandoah (17976)
$57,587 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17948 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18220 | Delano, PA | 344 | 2.8 mi |
| 18248 | Sheppton, PA | 631 | 3.6 mi |
| 18214 | Barnesville, PA | 2,078 | 3.4 mi |
| 18242 | Oneida, PA | 235 | 4.9 mi |
| 18245 | Quakake, PA | 348 | 4.3 mi |
| 17953 | Middleport, PA | 469 | 6.2 mi |
| 17976 | Shenandoah, PA | 6,937 | 5.2 mi |
| 17967 | Ringtown, PA | 2,457 | 5.7 mi |
| 17925 | Brockton, PA | 376 | 6.3 mi |
| 18256 | Weston, PA | 359 | 7.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17948, 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 (5,029 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 17948 in?
ZIP code 17948 (Mahanoy City) 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 17948?
ZIP code 17948 in Mahanoy City, PA has a population of 5,029 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17948?
The median household income in ZIP 17948 is $47,813, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17948?
The median home value in ZIP 17948 is $55,100, which is 80% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17948?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17948 is White at 83.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17948?
ZIP code 17948 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 578 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17948?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17948 are: Retail trade (14), Health care and social assistance (7), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17948?
In ZIP code 17948, 56.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.8% 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 17948?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17948 is 25.1 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 17948?
In ZIP code 17948, approximately 64.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17948?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17948 is 31.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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