17949 ZIP Code — Mahanoy Plane, PA
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17949 is located in Mahanoy Plane, Pennsylvania, within Schuylkill County. It covers approximately 0.32 square miles and serves a population of 141 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570/272.
141
population
0.32
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
17949 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 17949
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17949. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mahanoy Plane | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 141 |
| Population density | 441 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 107 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.32 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.7936 |
| Longitude | -76.2384 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 570/272 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.0% | 46.8% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 43.0% | 33.5% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.0% | 17.4% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.0% | 2.3% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
141
Population
441
People per sq mi
65.4
Median age
$51,250
Median household income
$52,360
Per capita income
$37,500
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
72.4%
Home ownership
18.4%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
185
Housing units
10.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
6
20–24
4
2
25–34
2
5
35–44
3
5
45–54
3
2
55–59
2
20
60–64
15
27
65–74
20
13
75–84
10
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 141 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 72 | 51.1% |
| Median age | 65.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
96.5%
Black or African American
3.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 136 | 96.5% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 3.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.0% | 46.8% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 43.0% | 33.5% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.0% | 17.4% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.0% | 2.3% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
6.1%
$10k–$15k
11.2%
$15k–$25k
18.4%
$25k–$35k
5.1%
$35k–$50k
9.2%
$50k–$75k
30.6%
$75k–$100k
8.2%
$150k–$200k
9.2%
$200k+
2.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 11.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 18.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 30.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.2% |
| $200k+ | 2.0% |
| Median income | $51,250 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
73.2%
$50k–$100k
5.6%
$100k–$150k
2.8%
$150k–$200k
4.2%
$200k–$300k
14.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $37,500 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 72.4% |
| Renter occupied | 27.6% |
| Vacant | 53.8% |
| Single-family detached | 16.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 8.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.61 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 1.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 81.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 72.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 2.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 74.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 10.2% |
| 3 or more | 4.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 9.2% |
| Fuel oil | 80.6% |
| Wood | 2.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9 | 9.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 53 | 54.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 36 | 36.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 70 | 71.4% |
| Average household size | 1.44 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 18.5% | 18.3% |
| Married | 18.5% | 21.7% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 43.2% | 26.7% |
| Divorced | 19.8% | 33.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
6.1%
HS graduate
55.0%
Some college, no degree
22.1%
Associate's degree
4.6%
Bachelor's degree
9.2%
Graduate / professional
1.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 10.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 7 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
35.8%
Manufacturing
17.0%
Public administration
17.0%
Construction
11.3%
Retail trade
11.3%
Agriculture & mining
3.8%
Other services
3.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.8% |
| Service | 13.2% |
| Sales & office | 26.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 20.8% |
| Production & transportation | 3.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.0% |
| Government | 17.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 54.7% |
| Carpool | 37.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 7.5% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.8 |
Poverty
All people
18.4%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
18.4%
Married-couple families
33.3%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 81.6% |
| Retirement income | 44.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 9.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 23.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.7% |
| High blood pressure | 36.1% |
| High cholesterol | 35.5% |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart disease | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 30.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.2% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.6% |
| Binge drinking | 18.6% |
| No physical activity | 28.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.1% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.0% |
| Poor mental health | 16.1% |
| Poor physical health | 12.7% |
| No health insurance | 11.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.6% |
| Visited dentist | 61.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 17.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 32 | 22.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 47.5% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 43.5% |
| 65 and over | 51.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.2% |
| Public insurance | 68.8% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 141 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 141 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 136 | 96.5% |
| Born in different state | 111 | 78.7% |
| Foreign born | 5 | 3.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 42 | 29.8% |
| Norwegian | 31 | 22% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 2 | 1.4% |
| French | 2 | 1.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 69.5% |
| Internet access | 81.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17949
What city is ZIP code 17949 in?
ZIP code 17949 is primarily assigned to Mahanoy Plane, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 17949 in?
ZIP code 17949 falls within Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 17949 have a large retiree population?
82% of households in ZIP code 17949 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 17949 have an older population?
51% of residents in ZIP code 17949 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 17949 have a large veteran population?
23% of civilians in ZIP code 17949 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 17949?
11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 17949 in?
ZIP code 17949 observes the EST timezone.