Saint Clair, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17970
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,241
- 913/sq mi High-density area
- $67,703
- Median income Near-median income area
- $73,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Saint Clair pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 3rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 913
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17970 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 17970 covers 3.6 square miles in Saint Clair, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,241 residents on file, a density of 913 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17970 reports a modest median household income of $67,703 (13% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,736. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.5% and unemployment is 2.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $73,900 (67% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $1,034; owner occupancy is 73.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Schuylkill County, so 17970 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 17970
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Clair, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17970.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Manufacturing 5
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 5
Health care and social assistance
5 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 17970, Saint Clair, 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
3,241
Population
3.6
Area (sq mi)
913
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17970?
43.4
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
0.7%
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?
$67,703
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$33,736
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17970 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Saint Clair, 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)
$67,703 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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
1,903housing units
1,903
Total Housing Units
1,508
Occupied Units
395
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$73,900
Median Home Value
-67% vs state ZIP avg
$1,034
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 65 business establishments in ZIP 17970, employing approximately 1,268 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,026,000.
65
Businesses
1,268
Employees
$47.0M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 15 | 23.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 18.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 16.9% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 7.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 7.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 6.2% |
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 17970 vs 17965 →
ZIP 17970 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17901
Pottsville (17901)
23,990 residents
- 17931 8,472
Frackville (17931)
8,472 residents
- 17954 4,564
Minersville (17954)
4,564 residents
- 17970 3,241
Saint Clair (17970)
3,241 residents
- 17965 2,067
Port Carbon (17965)
2,067 residents
- 17929 1,606
Cressona (17929)
1,606 residents
- 17959 1,422
New Philadelphia (17959)
1,422 residents
- 17930 476
Cumbola (17930)
476 residents
- 17953 469
Middleport (17953)
469 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17970 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17970 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17951
Mar Lin (17951)
$153,559 median income
- 17974
Seltzer (17974)
$111,488 median income
- 17953
Middleport (17953)
$75,000 median income
- 17929
Cressona (17929)
$73,424 median income
- 17970
Saint Clair (17970)
$67,703 median income
- 17901
Pottsville (17901)
$62,484 median income
- 17965 $61,284
Port Carbon (17965)
$61,284 median income
- 17931 $56,507
Frackville (17931)
$56,507 median income
- 17954 $53,806
Minersville (17954)
$53,806 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17970 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17965 | Port Carbon, PA | 2,067 | 2.0 mi |
| 17959 | New Philadelphia, PA | 1,422 | 2.6 mi |
| 17974 | Seltzer, PA | 344 | 2.9 mi |
| 17931 | Frackville, PA | 8,472 | 4.6 mi |
| 17930 | Cumbola, PA | 476 | 4.1 mi |
| 17901 | Pottsville, PA | 23,990 | 3.8 mi |
| 17929 | Cressona, PA | 1,606 | 6.2 mi |
| 17951 | Mar Lin, PA | 325 | 4.0 mi |
| 17954 | Minersville, PA | 4,564 | 4.1 mi |
| 17953 | Middleport, PA | 469 | 4.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17970, 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 (3,241 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 17970 in?
ZIP code 17970 (Saint Clair) 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 17970?
ZIP code 17970 in Saint Clair, PA has a population of 3,241 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17970?
The median household income in ZIP 17970 is $67,703, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17970?
The median home value in ZIP 17970 is $73,900, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17970?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17970 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17970?
ZIP code 17970 has 65 business establishments employing approximately 1,268 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17970?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17970 are: Retail trade (15), Other services (except public administration) (12), Accommodation and food services (11). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17970?
In ZIP code 17970, 67.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% 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 17970?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17970 is 23.6 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 17970?
In ZIP code 17970, approximately 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17970?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17970 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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