17952 ZIP Code — Mary D, PA

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17952 is located in Mary D, Pennsylvania, within Schuylkill County. It covers approximately 1.72 square miles and serves a population of 229 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570/272.

About ZIP code 17952

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 $58,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($56,528) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 17952 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

229

population

1.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17952 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17952

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17952. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mary D	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17925 Brockton (1.8 mi) 17982 Tuscarora (2.4 mi) 17953 Middleport (2.7 mi) 18214 Barnesville (3.4 mi) 17959 New Philadelphia (4.5 mi) 17948 Mahanoy City (5.1 mi) 18252 Tamaqua (5.3 mi) 17965 Port Carbon (7.1 mi) 17960 New Ringgold (7.3 mi) 17976 Shenandoah (7.7 mi) 17931 Frackville (8.1 mi) 17970 Saint Clair (8.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	229
Population density	133 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	1.72 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.7632
Longitude	-76.0632
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	65.7%	46.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	22.5%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

229

Population

133

People per sq mi

45.4

Median age

$56,528

Median household income

$77,011

Per capita income

$58,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.2%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

11.2%

Unemployment

135

Housing units

14.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	37	16.2%
18 and over	192	83.8%
65 and over	57	24.9%
Median age	45.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.3%

Two or more races 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	225	98.3%
Two or more races	4	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.7%	46.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	22.5%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 26.2%

$50k–$75k 20.4%

$75k–$100k 6.8%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$200k+ 13.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	26.2%
$50k–$75k	20.4%
$75k–$100k	6.8%
$100k–$150k	18.4%
$200k+	13.6%
Median income	$56,528

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.0%

$50k–$100k 32.0%

$100k–$150k 5.2%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k–$300k 14.4%

$300k–$500k 7.2%

$1M+ 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$58,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.2%
Renter occupied	5.8%
Vacant	27.0%
Single-family detached	41.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	7.1%
1970–1979	7.8%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	9.9%
1939 or earlier	66.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	51.1%
3 bedrooms	19.9%
4 bedrooms	22.0%
5+ bedrooms	7.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	32.0%
2 vehicles	33.0%
3 or more	31.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.8%
Electricity	16.5%
Propane / LP gas	4.9%
Fuel oil	38.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	38	36.9%
Cohabiting couple	10	9.7%
Male householder, no spouse	26	25.2%
Female householder, no spouse	29	28.2%
Households with children under 18	25	24.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	44	42.7%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.6%	22.4%
Married	44.9%	38.8%
Separated	0.0%	6.1%
Widowed	5.1%	22.4%
Divorced	21.4%	10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 55.6%

Some college, no degree 13.6%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 9.5%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	14.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	30	65.2%
High school	9	19.6%
College / grad school	7	15.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 39.6%

Education & healthcare 23.4%

Finance & real estate 13.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Professional & management 5.4%

Construction 3.6%

Retail trade 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.2%
Service	20.7%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	8.1%
Production & transportation	28.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.9%
Government	3.6%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.5%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.6

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 7.9%

Female-led households 18.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.6%
Retirement income	36.9%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	38.4%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	33.9%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	9.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	64.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	20	10.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.1%
65 and over	47.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.6%
Public insurance	45.9%
No insurance	8.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	226	98.7%
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)	229	100.0%
Born in same state	229	100.0%
Born in different state	194	84.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	26	11.4%
Italian	25	10.9%
French	19	8.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	11	4.8%
Irish	6	2.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.0%
Internet access	78.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17952

What city is ZIP code 17952 in?

ZIP code 17952 is primarily assigned to Mary D, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17952 in?

ZIP code 17952 falls within Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17952 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 17952 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 17952 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 17952 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17952?

15% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 17952?

The median home value in ZIP code 17952 is $58,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 17952 in?

ZIP code 17952 observes the EST timezone.