Shenandoah, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17976
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,937
- 349/sq mi High-density area
- $57,587
- Median income Below-median income area
- $55,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Shenandoah pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 1st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 349
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17976 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 17976 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shenandoah, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, home to 6,937 residents across 19.9 square miles, a density of 349 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17976 reports a modest median household income of $57,587 (26% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,006. Economic pressure is pronounced: 26.8% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.3%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $55,200 (76% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $1,024; owner occupancy is 75.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Schuylkill County, so 17976 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 17976
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shenandoah, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17976.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Construction 6
Construction
6 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 17976, Shenandoah, 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
6,937
Population
19.9
Area (sq mi)
349
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17976?
37.7
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
10.8%
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?
$57,587
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$27,006
Per Capita Income
26.8%
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17976 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Shenandoah, 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)
$57,587 20th percentile higher than 20% 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
3,255housing units
3,255
Total Housing Units
2,321
Occupied Units
934
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$55,200
Median Home Value
-76% vs state ZIP avg
$1,024
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 90 business establishments in ZIP 17976, employing approximately 1,085 people with a combined annual payroll of $49,250,000.
90
Businesses
1,085
Employees
$49.3M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 22 | 24.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 15.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 14.4% |
| Construction | 6 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 4.4% |
| Utilities | 3 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 3.3% |
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 17976 vs 17934 →
ZIP 17976 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17931
Frackville (17931)
8,472 residents
- 17976
Shenandoah (17976)
6,937 residents
- 17948
Mahanoy City (17948)
5,029 residents
- 17970 3,241
Saint Clair (17970)
3,241 residents
- 17967 2,457
Ringtown (17967)
2,457 residents
- 17935 1,737
Girardville (17935)
1,737 residents
- 17985 1,226
Zion Grove (17985)
1,226 residents
- 17934 469
Gilberton (17934)
469 residents
- 17920 331
Aristes (17920)
331 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17976 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17976 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17946
Lost Creek (17946)
$125,100 median income
- 17967
Ringtown (17967)
$77,321 median income
- 17985
Zion Grove (17985)
$71,979 median income
- 17934
Gilberton (17934)
$69,659 median income
- 17970
Saint Clair (17970)
$67,703 median income
- 17976
Shenandoah (17976)
$57,587 median income
- 17931
Frackville (17931)
$56,507 median income
- 17949
Mahanoy Plane (17949)
$54,250 median income
- 17935
Girardville (17935)
$50,202 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17976 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17934 | Gilberton, PA | 469 | 1.6 mi |
| 17931 | Frackville, PA | 8,472 | 2.6 mi |
| 17967 | Ringtown, PA | 2,457 | 2.5 mi |
| 17946 | Lost Creek, PA | 263 | 2.1 mi |
| 17949 | Mahanoy Plane, PA | 263 | 2.5 mi |
| 17935 | Girardville, PA | 1,737 | 4.2 mi |
| 17985 | Zion Grove, PA | 1,226 | 6.4 mi |
| 17948 | Mahanoy City, PA | 5,029 | 5.2 mi |
| 17970 | Saint Clair, PA | 3,241 | 7.0 mi |
| 17920 | Aristes, PA | 331 | 6.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17976, 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 (6,937 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Schuylkill County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 17976 in?
ZIP code 17976 (Shenandoah) 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 17976?
ZIP code 17976 in Shenandoah, PA has a population of 6,937 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17976?
The median household income in ZIP 17976 is $57,587, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17976?
The median home value in ZIP 17976 is $55,200, which is 80% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17976?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17976 is White at 62.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17976?
ZIP code 17976 has 90 business establishments employing approximately 1,085 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17976?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17976 are: Retail trade (22), Health care and social assistance (15), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17976?
In ZIP code 17976, 62.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.7% 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 17976?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17976 is 27.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17976?
In ZIP code 17976, approximately 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17976?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17976 is 26.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 17976's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 17976 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Shenandoah, PA ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.