ZIP Code 17974

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Seltzer · Schuylkill County · Pennsylvania

Population
344

1,953/sq mi

Median income
$111,488

▲ 46% vs US

higher than 87% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$119,200

▼ 57% vs US

higher than 16% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.6%

Median age 29.6

Land area
0.2 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 17974 in Seltzer, Pennsylvania has a population of 344. The median household income is $111,488, which is 46% above the national average. Median home value is $119,200, 57% below the US average. 14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 17974 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.2 square miles in Seltzer, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 344 residents, producing a population density of 1,953 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 17974 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17974 sits at $111,488 (43% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $39,959. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $119,200 (48% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 84.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17974 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.6, 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 17974 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 17974, Seltzer, 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

344

Population

0.2

Area (sq mi)

1,953

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17974?

29.6

Median Age

53.5%

Male

46.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.3%
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 6.7%
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?

$111,488

Median Household Income

+43% vs state

$39,959

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.6%

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

What does housing look like?

129

Total Housing Units

129

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.5%
Renter 15.5%

$119,200

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

1974

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 17974 vs 17901 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
17901 Pottsville, PA 23,990 1.0 mi
17951 Mar Lin, PA 325 1.3 mi
17954 Minersville, PA 4,564 1.3 mi
17944 Llewellyn, PA 205 2.8 mi
17970 Saint Clair, PA 3,241 2.9 mi
17965 Port Carbon, PA 2,067 3.7 mi
17933 Friedensburg, PA 89 6.3 mi
17949 Mahanoy Plane, PA 263 6.8 mi
17929 Cressona, PA 1,606 5.0 mi
17931 Frackville, PA 8,472 6.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17974 in?
ZIP code 17974 (Seltzer) 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 17974?
ZIP code 17974 in Seltzer, PA has a population of 344 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17974?
The median household income in ZIP 17974 is $111,488, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17974?
The median home value in ZIP 17974 is $119,200, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17974?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17974 is White at 93.3%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17974?
In ZIP code 17974, 70.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.6% 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 17974?
In ZIP code 17974, approximately 84.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for Seltzer, 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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