ZIP Code 17957

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Muir · Schuylkill County · Pennsylvania

Population
328

806/sq mi

Median income
$106,250

▲ 39% vs US

higher than 85% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$202,900

▼ 27% vs US

higher than 44% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
28.2%

Median age 28.2

Land area
0.4 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 17957 in Muir, Pennsylvania has a population of 328. The median household income is $106,250, which is 39% above the national average. Median home value is $202,900, 27% below the US average. 28.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 17957 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.4 square miles in Muir, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 328 residents, producing a population density of 806 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 17957 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17957 sits at $106,250 (36% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $31,258. The poverty rate stands at 5.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. On housing, the median home value is $202,900 (11% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 92.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17957 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Schuylkill County, so you can benchmark 17957 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 →

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 17957, Muir, 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

328

Population

0.4

Area (sq mi)

806

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17957?

28.2

Median Age

32.8%

Male

67.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$106,250

Median Household Income

+36% vs state

$31,258

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.2%

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

What does housing look like?

146

Total Housing Units

146

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

3.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.5%
Renter 7.5%

$202,900

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

1951

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 17957 vs 17938 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
17938 Hegins, PA 2,442 4.1 mi
17983 Valley View, PA 1,620 3.8 mi
17098 Williamstown, PA 2,528 6.0 mi
17978 Spring Glen, PA 224 5.6 mi
17980 Tower City, PA 3,238 5.9 mi
17968 Sacramento, PA 329 5.9 mi
17964 Pitman, PA 798 8.5 mi
17038 Jonestown, PA 8,219 8.6 mi
17963 Pine Grove, PA 9,317 7.4 mi
17981 Tremont, PA 2,751 7.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17957 in?
ZIP code 17957 (Muir) 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 17957?
ZIP code 17957 in Muir, PA has a population of 328 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17957?
The median household income in ZIP 17957 is $106,250, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17957?
The median home value in ZIP 17957 is $202,900, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17957?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17957 is White at 99.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17957?
In ZIP code 17957, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.2% 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 17957?
In ZIP code 17957, approximately 92.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17957?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17957 is 5.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Muir, PA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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