17953 ZIP Code — Middleport, PA

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17953 is located in Middleport, Pennsylvania, within Schuylkill County. It covers approximately 8.99 square miles and serves a population of 333 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 17953

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 $104,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,542. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 34% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% 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 17953 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

333

population

8.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17953 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17953

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17953. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Middleport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17959 New Philadelphia (2.6 mi) 17952 Mary D (2.7 mi) 17925 Brockton (4.1 mi) 17965 Port Carbon (4.7 mi) 17982 Tuscarora (5 mi) 18214 Barnesville (5.4 mi) 17948 Mahanoy City (6.3 mi) 17961 Orwigsburg (6.6 mi) 17970 Saint Clair (7.1 mi) 17960 New Ringgold (7.3 mi) 18252 Tamaqua (7.3 mi) 17931 Frackville (7.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	333
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	8.99 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	40.7279
Longitude	-76.0870
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	49.7%	46.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

333

Population

People per sq mi

47.6

Median age

$78,542

Median household income

$31,828

Per capita income

$104,500

Median home value

$625

Median monthly rent

83.7%

Home ownership

5.4%

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment

179

Housing units

12.1%

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	55	16.5%
18 and over	278	83.5%
65 and over	62	18.6%
Median age	47.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	327	97.6%
Two or more races	6	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.7%	46.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 16.3%

$25k–$35k 5.0%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 11.3%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 38.3%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	16.3%
$25k–$35k	5.0%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	11.3%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	38.3%
$150k–$200k	1.4%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$78,542

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.6%

$50k–$100k 34.7%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k–$300k 25.4%

$300k–$500k 4.2%

$500k–$1M 7.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$104,500
Median rent / month	$625
Owner occupied	83.7%
Renter occupied	16.3%
Vacant	30.2%
Single-family detached	60.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	9.9%
1990–1999	5.4%
1980–1989	14.4%
1970–1979	6.9%
1960–1969	3.5%
1950–1959	3.0%
1940–1949	6.9%
1939 or earlier	50.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.9%
2 bedrooms	25.7%
3 bedrooms	49.5%
4 bedrooms	14.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.6%
1 vehicle	21.3%
2 vehicles	39.0%
3 or more	29.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	17.0%
Propane / LP gas	7.1%
Fuel oil	48.2%
Wood	5.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	88	62.4%
Cohabiting couple	8	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	12	8.5%
Female householder, no spouse	33	23.4%
Households with children under 18	38	27.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	44	31.2%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.1%	22.1%
Married	64.7%	55.8%
Separated	0.0%	1.9%
Widowed	2.2%	12.3%
Divorced	11.0%	7.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 55.2%

Some college, no degree 9.3%

Associate's degree 13.3%

Bachelor's degree 9.7%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	12.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	8.8%
Kindergarten	2	2.5%
Elementary school	20	25.0%
High school	19	23.8%
College / grad school	32	40.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.3%

Transportation & utilities 16.3%

Manufacturing 14.0%

Public administration 11.2%

Professional & management 8.4%

Retail trade 6.7%

Other services 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Construction 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.3%
Service	25.8%
Sales & office	10.1%
Natural resources & construction	3.9%
Production & transportation	25.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.4%
Government	14.0%
Self-employed	9.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.5%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.5%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 5.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 14.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.0%
Retirement income	24.8%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	37.1%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	28.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	61.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	9.1%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	40.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.8%
Public insurance	33.9%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	323	97.0%
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)	329	98.8%
Born in same state	329	98.8%
Born in different state	300	90.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	1.2%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	109	32.7%
Norwegian	25	7.5%
French	16	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	10	3%
Arab	7	2.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	83.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17953

What city is ZIP code 17953 in?

ZIP code 17953 is primarily assigned to Middleport, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17953 in?

ZIP code 17953 falls within Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17953?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 17953 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 17953 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17953?

The median home value in ZIP code 17953 is $104,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 17953?

ZIP code 17953 has an estimated population of 333 residents, with a density of 37 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 17953 in?

ZIP code 17953 observes the EST timezone.