17930 ZIP Code — Cumbola, PA

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17930 is located in Cumbola, Pennsylvania, within Schuylkill County. It covers approximately 3.06 square miles and serves a population of 272 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 17930

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 $86,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $43,958. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 17930 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

272
population
3.06
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
17930 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 17930

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City Status
Cumbola Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 272
Population density 89 / sq mi
State FIPS 42
County FIPS 107
Geography
Land area 3.06 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 40.7057
Longitude -76.1087
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 570
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 62.9% 46.8% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 28.1% 33.5% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 7.2% 17.4% 22.4%
Over $200k 1.8% 2.3% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

272
Population
89
People per sq mi
48.4
Median age
$43,958
Median household income
$29,401
Per capita income
$86,200
Median home value
$1,031
Median monthly rent
68.7%
Home ownership
22.4%
Poverty rate
0.9%
Unemployment
133
Housing units
17.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
7
Under 5
7
6
5–9
7
10
10–14
10
6
15–19
7
8
20–24
8
4
25–34
4
14
35–44
15
19
45–54
20
10
55–59
11
14
60–64
15
19
65–74
19
12
75–84
13
3
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 186022.1%
18 and over21277.9%
65 and over7025.7%
Median age48.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.6%
Two or more races 4.4%
GroupCount%
White26095.6%
Two or more races124.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 62.9% 46.8% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 28.1% 33.5% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 7.2% 17.4% 22.4%
Over $200k 1.8% 2.3% 7.1%
Under $10k 9.9%
$10k–$15k 3.1%
$15k–$25k 21.4%
$25k–$35k 12.2%
$35k–$50k 7.6%
$50k–$75k 16.0%
$75k–$100k 13.7%
$100k–$150k 11.5%
$200k+ 4.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k9.9%
$10k–$15k3.1%
$15k–$25k21.4%
$25k–$35k12.2%
$35k–$50k7.6%
$50k–$75k16.0%
$75k–$100k13.7%
$100k–$150k11.5%
$200k+4.6%
Median income$43,958

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.8%
$50k–$100k 37.8%
$100k–$150k 21.1%
$200k–$300k 5.6%
$300k–$500k 4.4%
$500k–$1M 3.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$86,200
Median rent / month$1,031
Owner occupied68.7%
Renter occupied31.3%
Vacant24.7%
Single-family detached55.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes1.1%
Median rooms6.4
Avg household size (owned)2.03

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.7%
2000–20091.1%
1990–19991.7%
1980–19894.0%
1970–19793.4%
1960–196910.3%
1950–19599.2%
1940–19496.9%
1939 or earlier61.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.1%
2 bedrooms23.0%
3 bedrooms51.1%
4 bedrooms23.0%
5+ bedrooms1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.5%
1 vehicle52.7%
2 vehicles38.9%
3 or more6.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas3.1%
Electricity6.9%
Propane / LP gas1.5%
Fuel oil48.1%
Wood1.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family4232.1%
Cohabiting couple139.9%
Male householder, no spouse2821.4%
Female householder, no spouse4836.6%
Households with children under 182619.8%
Households with seniors (65+)5441.2%
Average household size2.08

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married36.1%30.5%
Married50.5%37.5%
Separated0.0%3.9%
Widowed0.0%9.4%
Divorced13.4%18.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%
Some HS, no diploma 7.7%
HS graduate 39.8%
Some college, no degree 19.9%
Associate's degree 13.3%
Bachelor's degree 16.8%
Graduate / professional 0.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.3%
Bachelor's or higher17.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool610.3%
Kindergarten35.2%
Elementary school2848.3%
High school1322.4%
College / grad school813.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.1%
Professional & management 17.6%
Transportation & utilities 13.9%
Construction 11.1%
Retail trade 10.2%
Manufacturing 7.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%
Finance & real estate 4.6%
Wholesale trade 2.8%
Other services 2.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts39.8%
Service10.2%
Sales & office28.7%
Natural resources & construction6.5%
Production & transportation14.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector83.3%
Government12.0%
Self-employed4.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone82.4%
Carpool6.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.9%
Work from home10.2%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)23.0

Poverty

All people 22.4%
Under 18 years 43.3%
18 and over 16.5%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 60.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security48.1%
Retirement income32.1%
Supplemental Security11.5%
Cash public assistance9.2%
Food stamps / SNAP25.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.9%
High blood pressure33.5%
High cholesterol32.7%
Diabetes10.7%
Heart disease7.4%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma10.2%
Arthritis28.7%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease8.5%
Cancer6.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.5%
Binge drinking19.3%
No physical activity27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.7%
Depression22.9%
Fair or poor health15.9%
Poor mental health16.8%
Poor physical health11.8%
No health insurance12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.2%
Visited dentist60.8%
Cholesterol screening87.9%
Teeth loss17.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans125.7%
Disability%
Any disability27.6%
Under 186.7%
18–64 years23.9%
65 and over52.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance66.2%
Public insurance51.5%
No insurance2.2%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only25894.9%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)26998.9%
Born in same state26697.8%
Born in different state25995.2%
Foreign born31.1%
Naturalized citizen31.1%
Not a US citizen3100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian7527.6%
French4616.9%
AncestryCount%
Norwegian207.4%
Arab41.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access48.2%
Internet access82.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17930

What city is ZIP code 17930 in?

ZIP code 17930 is primarily assigned to Cumbola, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17930 in?

ZIP code 17930 falls within Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 17930 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 17930 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 17930 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 17930 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17930?

22% of residents in ZIP code 17930 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17930?

The median home value in ZIP code 17930 is $86,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 17930 in?

ZIP code 17930 observes the EST timezone.

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