ZIP Code 17972
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Schuylkill Haven · Schuylkill County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 11,627
- Median income
- $68,558
- Median home value
- $169,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.4%
- Land area
- 106.1 sq mi
110/sq mi
▼ 10% vs US
higher than 44% of US ZIPs
▼ 39% vs US
higher than 34% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.3
New York
ZIP code 17972 in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania has a population of 11,627. The median household income is $68,558, which is 10% below the national average. Median home value is $169,600, 39% below the US average. 23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 17972 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 106.1 square miles in Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 11,627 residents, producing a population density of 110 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 17972 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17972 sits at $68,558 (12% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $34,049. The poverty rate stands at 5.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $169,600 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $920 per month, and 75.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17972 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Schuylkill County, so you can benchmark 17972 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 17972
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17972.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
46 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
46 establishments
- Construction
Construction
43 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 17972?
41.3
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
2.9%
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?
$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
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?
5,186
Total Housing Units
4,724
Occupied Units
462
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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