17951 ZIP Code — Mar Lin, PA

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17951 is located in Mar Lin, Pennsylvania, within Schuylkill County. It covers approximately 0.12 square miles and serves a population of 345 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 17951

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $159,000.

Median household income is $129,875.

The dominant occupation class is service, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 17951 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

345

population

0.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17951 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17951

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17951. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mar Lin	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	345
Population density	2,875 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	0.12 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.6797
Longitude	-76.2444
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	11.7%	46.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	25.1%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	63.2%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

345

Population

2,875

People per sq mi

26.4

Median age

$129,875

Median household income

$45,828

Per capita income

$159,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

146

Housing units

9.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	72	20.9%
18 and over	273	79.1%
65 and over	16	4.6%
Median age	26.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	345	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	11.7%	46.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	25.1%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	63.2%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	7.1%

$35k–$50k 7.5%

$50k–$75k 12.3%

$75k–$100k 17.1%

$100k–$150k 63.0%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	7.5%
$50k–$75k	12.3%
$75k–$100k	17.1%
$100k–$150k	63.0%
Median income	$129,875

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 56.8%

$200k–$300k 11.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	89.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	5.5%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	15.8%
1940–1949	7.5%
1939 or earlier	71.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	5.5%
3 bedrooms	22.6%
4 bedrooms	7.5%
5+ bedrooms	64.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	11.0%
2 vehicles	89.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.7%
Propane / LP gas	5.5%
Fuel oil	61.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	63	43.2%
Cohabiting couple	72	49.3%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	11	7.5%
Households with children under 18	41	28.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	8	5.5%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	51.1%	55.1%
Married	48.9%	37.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 76.1%

Some college, no degree 14.4%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	9.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	18	31.0%
High school	24	41.4%
College / grad school	16	27.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 37.4%

Education & healthcare 37.4%

Public administration 6.9%

Professional & management 5.7%

Manufacturing 4.9%

Information 4.5%

Retail trade 3.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	6.5%
Service	41.5%
Sales & office	11.4%
Natural resources & construction	37.4%
Production & transportation	3.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.2%
Government	6.9%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.8%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.2

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	17.1%
Retirement income	17.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	65.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	12	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	1.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	25.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	100.0%
Public insurance	15.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	315	91.3%
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)	345	100.0%
Born in same state	345	100.0%
Born in different state	341	98.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	135	39.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	78	22.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17951

What city is ZIP code 17951 in?

ZIP code 17951 is primarily assigned to Mar Lin, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17951 in?

ZIP code 17951 falls within Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17951?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 17951?

The median household income in ZIP code 17951 is $129,875, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17951?

The median home value in ZIP code 17951 is $159,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 17951?

ZIP code 17951 has an estimated population of 345 residents, with a density of 2,851 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 17951 in?

ZIP code 17951 observes the EST timezone.