Spring Glen, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17978
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 224
- 31/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,577
- Median income Near-median income area
- $275,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 2.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Spring Glen pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 31
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17978 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 17978 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Spring Glen, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, home to just 224 residents across 7.2 square miles, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17978 reports a modest median household income of $65,577 (16% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,827. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.5% and unemployment is 1.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $275,000 (21% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 67.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $948.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 2.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Schuylkill County, so 17978 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 17978
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Spring Glen, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17978.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 17978, Spring Glen, 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
224
Population
7.2
Area (sq mi)
31
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17978?
37.5
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
0.0%
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?
$65,577
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$24,827
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 17978 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Spring Glen, 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)
$65,577 37th percentile higher than 37% 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
216housing units
216
Total Housing Units
198
Occupied Units
18
Vacant Units
3.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$275,000
Median Home Value
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$948
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 17978, employing approximately 131 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,808,000.
16
Businesses
131
Employees
$7.8M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 25.0% |
| Construction | 3 | 18.8% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 18.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 18.8% |
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 17978 vs 17968 →
ZIP 17978 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17048
Lykens (17048)
4,046 residents
- 17980
Tower City (17980)
3,238 residents
- 17098
Williamstown (17098)
2,528 residents
- 17938
Hegins (17938)
2,442 residents
- 17983
Valley View (17983)
1,620 residents
- 17097 925
Wiconisco (17097)
925 residents
- 17941 834
Klingerstown (17941)
834 residents
- 17030 832
Gratz (17030)
832 residents
- 17968 329
Sacramento (17968)
329 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17978 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17978 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17968
Sacramento (17968)
$111,500 median income
- 17938
Hegins (17938)
$93,722 median income
- 17836
Leck Kill (17836)
$91,250 median income
- 17048
Lykens (17048)
$73,993 median income
- 17983
Valley View (17983)
$72,411 median income
- 17980
Tower City (17980)
$71,210 median income
- 17097
Wiconisco (17097)
$69,063 median income
- 17978
Spring Glen (17978)
$65,577 median income
- 17941
Klingerstown (17941)
$63,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17978 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17968 | Sacramento, PA | 329 | 0.9 mi |
| 17098 | Williamstown, PA | 2,528 | 2.7 mi |
| 17941 | Klingerstown, PA | 834 | 4.0 mi |
| 17983 | Valley View, PA | 1,620 | 3.8 mi |
| 17980 | Tower City, PA | 3,238 | 5.9 mi |
| 17836 | Leck Kill, PA | 266 | 6.1 mi |
| 17097 | Wiconisco, PA | 925 | 4.5 mi |
| 17938 | Hegins, PA | 2,442 | 5.5 mi |
| 17030 | Gratz, PA | 832 | 5.9 mi |
| 17048 | Lykens, PA | 4,046 | 6.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17978, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 17978 in?
ZIP code 17978 (Spring Glen) 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 17978?
ZIP code 17978 in Spring Glen, PA has a population of 224 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17978?
The median household income in ZIP 17978 is $65,577, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17978?
The median home value in ZIP 17978 is $275,000, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17978?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17978 is White at 99.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17978?
ZIP code 17978 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 131 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17978?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17978 are: Manufacturing (4), Construction (3), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17978?
In ZIP code 17978, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 2.8% 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 17978?
In ZIP code 17978, approximately 67.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17978?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17978 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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