17901 ZIP Code — Pottsville, PA

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17901 is located in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, within Schuylkill County. It covers approximately 79.42 square miles and serves a population of 22,875 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570/272.

About ZIP code 17901

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $113,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $55,429. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 17901 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

22,875

population

79.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17901 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17901

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17901. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pottsville	Acceptable
Pottsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17954 Minersville (0.6 mi) 17970 Saint Clair (4.5 mi) 17965 Port Carbon (5.5 mi) 17929 Cressona (5.6 mi) 17931 Frackville (6.8 mi) 17932 Frackville (6.9 mi) 17972 Schuylkill Haven (7.1 mi) 17921 Ashland (7.4 mi) 17959 New Philadelphia (7.5 mi) 17935 Girardville (7.7 mi) 17981 Tremont (7.8 mi) 17922 Auburn (9.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	22,875
Population density	288 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	79.42 sq mi
Water area	0.46 sq mi
Latitude	40.6880
Longitude	-76.2698
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	570/272

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.9%	46.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

22,875

Population

288

People per sq mi

43.9

Median age

$55,429

Median household income

$31,112

Per capita income

$113,800

Median home value

$804

Median monthly rent

68.9%

Home ownership

16.0%

Poverty rate

7.4%

Unemployment

7,885

Housing units

20.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

605

Under 5

699

607

5–9

702

524

10–14

605

683

15–19

788

485

20–24

559

1,312

25–34

1,516

1,238

35–44

1,430

1,373

45–54

1,586

822

55–59

950

781

60–64

901

1,213

65–74

1,401

547

75–84

632

425

85+

491

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,819	21.1%
18 and over	18,056	78.9%
65 and over	4,709	20.6%
Median age	43.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90%

Black or African American 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Two or more races 2.2%

Other race 1.5%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	21,090	90%
Black or African American	754	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	570	2.4%
Two or more races	527	2.2%
Other race	357	1.5%
Asian	128	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.9%	46.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 11.7%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	11.7%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	13.5%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$55,429

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.8%

$50k–$100k 35.3%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k–$300k 16.4%

$300k–$500k 7.2%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$113,800
Median rent / month	$804
Owner occupied	68.9%
Renter occupied	31.1%
Vacant	11.7%
Single-family detached	50.1%
Large apartment buildings	5.5%
Mobile homes	1.6%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	0.6%
2000–2009	4.4%
1990–1999	8.4%
1980–1989	5.1%
1970–1979	10.4%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	11.1%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	47.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.2%
1 bedroom	8.7%
2 bedrooms	17.5%
3 bedrooms	47.9%
4 bedrooms	16.5%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.1%
1 vehicle	37.0%
2 vehicles	33.3%
3 or more	16.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.5%
Electricity	26.3%
Propane / LP gas	4.6%
Fuel oil	34.6%
Wood	0.6%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,702	38.6%
Cohabiting couple	980	10.2%
Male householder, no spouse	1,971	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	2,943	30.7%
Households with children under 18	2,533	26.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,273	34.1%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.6%	32.9%
Married	43.2%	38.2%
Separated	2.4%	1.7%
Widowed	5.5%	12.9%
Divorced	13.3%	14.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 43.0%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.8%

Graduate / professional 7.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.8%
Bachelor's or higher	20.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	274	6.3%
Kindergarten	91	2.1%
Elementary school	1,865	42.8%
High school	1,436	32.9%
College / grad school	696	16.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.8%

Manufacturing 15.3%

Retail trade 14.7%

Professional & management 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Construction 6.0%

Public administration 4.6%

Other services 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.6%
Service	18.8%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	19.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.5%
Government	17.1%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.4%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	1.3%
Walk	3.8%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.5

Poverty

All people 16.0%

Under 18 years 19.8%

18 and over 14.9%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 25.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.5%
Retirement income	26.4%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	5.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	61.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,254	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.5%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	15.2%
65 and over	39.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.6%
Public insurance	45.6%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	21,571	94.3%
Spanish	195	0.9%
Other Indo-European	56	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	83	0.4%
Other languages	12	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	22,573	98.7%
Born in same state	22,380	97.8%
Born in different state	20,574	89.9%
Foreign born	193	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	302	1.3%
Not a US citizen	222	73.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	5,371	23.5%
English	1,190	5.2%
French	947	4.1%
Norwegian	801	3.5%
Arab	725	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	65	0.3%
Polish	33	0.1%
German	7	0%
Dutch	7	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	89.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17901

What city is ZIP code 17901 in?

ZIP code 17901 is primarily assigned to Pottsville, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17901 in?

ZIP code 17901 falls within Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17901?

16% of residents in ZIP code 17901 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 17901 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 17901 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17901?

The median home value in ZIP code 17901 is $113,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 17901?

ZIP code 17901 has an estimated population of 22,875 residents, with a density of 288 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 17901 in?

ZIP code 17901 observes the EST timezone.