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Schuylkill Haven, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17972

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

11,627
110/sq mi
$68,558
Median income
$169,600
Median home value
23.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Schuylkill Haven pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
110
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17972 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17972 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, home to 11,627 residents across 106.1 square miles, a density of 110 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17972 reports a modest median household income of $68,558 (12% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $34,049. Poverty here runs at 5.7%, with unemployment measured at 4.5%. The typical home here is valued at $169,600 (25% below the state average); renters pay a median of $920 monthly, and 75.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Schuylkill County, letting you compare 17972 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 17972

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Schuylkill Haven, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17972.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 17972, Schuylkill Haven, 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

11,627

Population

106.1

Area (sq mi)

110

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17972?

41.3

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 86.0%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%

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?

$68,558

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$34,049

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

26.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17972 ranks nationally

Schuylkill Haven, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,558 44th percentile higher than 44% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 74.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.4%

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

What does housing look like?

5,186

Total Housing Units

4,724

Occupied Units

462

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.6%
Renter 24.4%

$169,600

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$920

Median Rent

1959

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+26.3%

YoY Change (2024)

232

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+132%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17972 have increased 26.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 143
2021 +9.3% 157
2022 +19.6% 187
2023 -1.8% 184
2024 +26.3% 232

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 283 business establishments in ZIP 17972, employing approximately 4,012 people with a combined annual payroll of $202,461,000.

283

Businesses

4,012

Employees

$202.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 46 16.3%
Other services (except public administration) 46 16.3%
Construction 43 15.2%
Accommodation and food services 26 9.2%
Health care and social assistance 22 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 21 7.4%
Manufacturing 14 5.0%
Transportation and warehousing 14 5.0%
Finance and insurance 14 5.0%
Wholesale trade 9 3.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 2.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.4%
Information 3 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 1.1%

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 17972 vs 17979 →

ZIP 17972 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 17972 ranks #2 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 17972 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 17972 ranks #7 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
17979 Summit Station, PA 168 2.0 mi
17929 Cressona, PA 1,606 2.9 mi
17933 Friedensburg, PA 89 2.2 mi
17922 Auburn, PA 4,783 4.8 mi
19559 Strausstown, PA 362 6.7 mi
17951 Mar Lin, PA 325 6.5 mi
17974 Seltzer, PA 344 7.5 mi
17970 Saint Clair, PA 3,241 9.0 mi
17965 Port Carbon, PA 2,067 7.8 mi
17901 Pottsville, PA 23,990 7.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Schuylkill County

17901 standard
Pottsville, PA
Pop: 23,990
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
17961 standard
Orwigsburg, PA
Pop: 6,958

Related Areas

Schuylkill County Schuylkill Haven, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17972 in? ▼
ZIP code 17972 (Schuylkill Haven) 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 17972? ▼
ZIP code 17972 in Schuylkill Haven, PA has a population of 11,627 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17972? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17972 is $68,558, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17972? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17972 is $169,600, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17972? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17972 is White at 86.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17972? ▼
ZIP code 17972 has 283 business establishments employing approximately 4,012 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17972? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17972 are: Retail trade (46), Other services (except public administration) (46), Construction (43). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17972? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17972 increased by 26.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17972? ▼
In ZIP code 17972, 74.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.4% 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 17972? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17972 is 26.0 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 17972? ▼
In ZIP code 17972, approximately 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17972? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17972 is 5.7% 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.