ZIP Code 17972, PA
Living in 17972
Bikeability
12
Walkability
39
Commute
50
Public Transit
15
Affordability
78
Public Safety
88
Airports
36
Hospitals
59
Colleges
82
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
61
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
11k
Population
-129 (2010–19)
46 y
Median Age
+5 (2010–19)
21%
College-Educated
+8% (2010–19)
70%
Family Households
+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate45%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$61k
Median Household Income
+$16k (2010–19)
95%
Above Poverty
+9% (2010–19)
27 mi
Average Commute
91%
Lived Here Last Year
-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector76%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$132k
Median Home Value
+$24k (2010–19)
13%
Built 2000 or Later
$544
Median Monthly Rent
+$70 (2010–19)
74%
Owner-Occupied
+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier28%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke10%
Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene53%
LP gas6%
Utility gas6%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 17972
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Schuylkill County13
Property Crime in 17972
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Schuylkill County9
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 29 | 3 | 8 |
Feb | 31 | 3 | 10 |
Mar | 40 | 4 | 5 |
Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 65 | 5 | 0 |
Oct | 53 | 4 | 0 |
Nov | 44 | 4 | 1 |
Dec | 33 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 17972
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding58
Tornado10
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 17972, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 17972, PA
St Ambrose School
4 miles, NE
St Joseph Center for Special Learning
6 miles, N
Assumption Bvm School
6 miles, N
Perception Early Learning Center
6 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 17972, PA
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
20 miles, SE
Albright College
22 miles, SE
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
23 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 17972, PA
Wernersville State Hospital
19 miles, S
St Joseph Medical Center
19 miles, SE
Surgical Institute of Reading
20 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 17972, PA
Harrisburg International Airport
40 miles, SW
Lehigh Valley International Airport
40 miles, E
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
57 miles, NE
Philadelphia International Airport
71 miles, SE