ZIP Code 17968

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Sacramento · Schuylkill County · Pennsylvania

Population
329

33/sq mi

Median income
$111,500

▲ 46% vs US

higher than 87% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$173,600

▼ 38% vs US

higher than 36% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.1%

Median age 40.6

Land area
10.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 17968 in Sacramento, Pennsylvania has a population of 329. The median household income is $111,500, which is 46% above the national average. Median home value is $173,600, 38% below the US average. 11.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 17968 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.1 square miles in Sacramento, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 329 residents, producing a population density of 33 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 17968 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17968 sits at $111,500 (43% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $49,067. The poverty rate stands at 4.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $173,600 (24% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 92.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17968 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, 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 17968 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 17968, Sacramento, 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

329

Population

10.1

Area (sq mi)

33

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17968?

40.6

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 77.9%
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 22.1%
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?

$111,500

Median Household Income

+43% vs state

$49,067

Per Capita Income

4.4%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.1%

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

What does housing look like?

139

Total Housing Units

114

Occupied Units

25

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.1%
Renter 7.9%

$173,600

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 17968, employing approximately 90 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,212,000.

5

Businesses

90

Employees

$6.2M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 17968 vs 17978 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
17978 Spring Glen, PA 224 0.9 mi
17941 Klingerstown, PA 834 3.1 mi
17983 Valley View, PA 1,620 3.4 mi
17098 Williamstown, PA 2,528 3.6 mi
17836 Leck Kill, PA 266 5.2 mi
17980 Tower City, PA 3,238 6.8 mi
17938 Hegins, PA 2,442 5.1 mi
17097 Wiconisco, PA 925 5.3 mi
17872 Shamokin, PA 9,943 8.8 mi
17957 Muir, PA 328 5.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17968 in?
ZIP code 17968 (Sacramento) 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 17968?
ZIP code 17968 in Sacramento, PA has a population of 329 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17968?
The median household income in ZIP 17968 is $111,500, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17968?
The median home value in ZIP 17968 is $173,600, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17968?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17968 is White at 77.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17968?
ZIP code 17968 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 90 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17968?
In ZIP code 17968, 49.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.1% 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 17968?
In ZIP code 17968, approximately 92.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17968?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17968 is 4.4% 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 Sacramento, PA

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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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