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Mahanoy Plane, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17949

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

263
1,009/sq mi
$54,250
Median income
$35,600
Median home value
6.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mahanoy Plane 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.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
0th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,009
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17949 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17949 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mahanoy Plane, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, home to just 263 residents across 0.3 square miles, a density of 1,009 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17949 reports a modest median household income of $54,250 (30% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $30,272. The poverty rate stands at 37.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at $35,600 (84% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 76.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.5, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Schuylkill County, letting you compare 17949 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 17949, Mahanoy Plane, 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

263

Population

0.3

Area (sq mi)

1,009

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17949?

56.5

Median Age

57.9%

Male

42.1%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 96.7%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$54,250

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$30,272

Per Capita Income

37.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 17949 ranks nationally

Mahanoy Plane, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$54,250 20th percentile higher than 20% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

217

Total Housing Units

119

Occupied Units

98

Vacant Units

2.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.5%
Renter 23.5%

$35,600

Median Home Value

-84% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 17949 vs 17946 →

ZIP 17949 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17949 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 17949 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 17949 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
17946 Lost Creek, PA 263 1.3 mi
17934 Gilberton, PA 469 1.4 mi
17931 Frackville, PA 8,472 1.6 mi
17935 Girardville, PA 1,737 2.1 mi
17976 Shenandoah, PA 6,937 2.5 mi
17967 Ringtown, PA 2,457 4.4 mi
17974 Seltzer, PA 344 6.8 mi
17920 Aristes, PA 331 4.7 mi
17901 Pottsville, PA 23,990 7.0 mi
17951 Mar Lin, PA 325 8.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Schuylkill County

17901 standard
Pottsville, PA
Pop: 23,990
17972 standard
Schuylkill Haven, PA
Pop: 11,627
18252 standard
Tamaqua, PA
Pop: 11,188
17963 standard
Pine Grove, PA
Pop: 9,317
17931 standard
Frackville, PA
Pop: 8,472
17921 standard
Ashland, PA
Pop: 7,676

Related Areas

Schuylkill County Mahanoy Plane, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17949 in? ▼
ZIP code 17949 (Mahanoy Plane) 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 17949? ▼
ZIP code 17949 in Mahanoy Plane, PA has a population of 263 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17949? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17949 is $54,250, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17949? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17949 is $35,600, which is 87% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17949? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17949 is White at 96.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17949? ▼
In ZIP code 17949, 67.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.0% 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 17949? ▼
In ZIP code 17949, approximately 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17949? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17949 is 37.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.