17954 ZIP Code — Minersville, PA

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17954 is located in Minersville, Pennsylvania, within Schuylkill County. It covers approximately 0.71 square miles and serves a population of 4,583 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 17954

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 $75,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.

Median household income is $49,829. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 38% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 17954 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.

4,583

population

0.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17954 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17954

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17954. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Minersville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17901 Pottsville (0.6 mi) 17970 Saint Clair (4 mi) 17965 Port Carbon (4.9 mi) 17929 Cressona (5.3 mi) 17931 Frackville (6.5 mi) 17932 Frackville (6.6 mi) 17972 Schuylkill Haven (6.9 mi) 17959 New Philadelphia (6.9 mi) 17935 Girardville (7.6 mi) 17921 Ashland (7.7 mi) 17981 Tremont (8.4 mi) 17953 Middleport (9.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,583
Population density	6,455 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	0.71 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.6904
Longitude	-76.2592
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	69.0%	46.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	22.0%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.3%	2.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,583

Population

6,455

People per sq mi

43.0

Median age

$49,829

Median household income

$23,753

Per capita income

$75,700

Median home value

$728

Median monthly rent

53.8%

Home ownership

21.3%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

1,461

Housing units

15.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

103

5–9

164

10–14

171

151

15–19

158

191

20–24

200

224

25–34

234

238

35–44

249

358

45–54

376

217

55–59

228

218

60–64

229

151

65–74

158

102

75–84

107

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	845	18.4%
18 and over	3,738	81.6%
65 and over	618	13.5%
Median age	43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.6%

Two or more races 11.5%

Hispanic or Latino 8.5%

Asian 0.6%

Other race 0.5%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,935	78.6%
Two or more races	578	11.5%
Hispanic or Latino	426	8.5%
Asian	29	0.6%
Other race	24	0.5%
Black or African American	17	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.0%	46.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	22.0%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.3%	2.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 7.0%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 14.0%

$25k–$35k 14.6%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 26.5%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.0%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	14.0%
$25k–$35k	14.6%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	26.5%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	11.1%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
Median income	$49,829

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.1%

$50k–$100k 35.6%

$100k–$150k 4.2%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 17.2%

$300k–$500k 2.8%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$75,700
Median rent / month	$728
Owner occupied	53.8%
Renter occupied	46.2%
Vacant	19.7%
Single-family detached	29.9%
Large apartment buildings	10.3%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.1%
2000–2009	1.8%
1990–1999	1.6%
1980–1989	0.6%
1970–1979	13.4%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	63.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.5%
1 bedroom	14.5%
2 bedrooms	14.8%
3 bedrooms	56.4%
4 bedrooms	6.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	20.6%
1 vehicle	37.1%
2 vehicles	30.4%
3 or more	11.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.6%
Electricity	23.2%
Propane / LP gas	11.5%
Fuel oil	48.4%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	532	28.6%
Cohabiting couple	286	15.4%
Male householder, no spouse	304	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	741	39.8%
Households with children under 18	519	27.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	551	29.6%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.9%	42.9%
Married	37.1%	28.8%
Separated	0.8%	2.2%
Widowed	2.7%	7.7%
Divorced	8.5%	18.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 12.5%

HS graduate 36.4%

Some college, no degree 11.3%

Associate's degree 20.1%

Bachelor's degree 10.9%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.5%
Bachelor's or higher	15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	7	1.0%
Elementary school	427	59.0%
High school	241	33.3%
College / grad school	49	6.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.8%

Manufacturing 21.3%

Retail trade 10.2%

Transportation & utilities 10.0%

Professional & management 10.0%

Construction 8.3%

Public administration 5.0%

Other services 4.7%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.3%
Service	17.4%
Sales & office	16.1%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	30.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.0%
Government	10.3%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.2%
Carpool	24.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.3%
Work from home	1.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.6

Poverty

All people 21.3%

Under 18 years 34.7%

18 and over 18.3%

Married-couple families 8.1%

Female-led households 6.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.7%
Retirement income	18.0%
Supplemental Security	20.5%
Cash public assistance	16.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	37.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.3%
High blood pressure	38.5%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	12.0%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.7%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	33.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	22.2%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	15.5%
No health insurance	13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	53.1%
Cholesterol screening	86.8%
Teeth loss	23.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	145	3.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.8%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	30.3%
65 and over	58.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.9%
Public insurance	50.3%
No insurance	13.7%
Uninsured under 19	11.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,381	95.6%
Spanish	42	1.0%
Other Indo-European	42	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,496	98.1%
Born in same state	4,426	96.6%
Born in different state	4,018	87.7%
Foreign born	70	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	87	1.9%
Not a US citizen	56	64.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	906	19.8%
Norwegian	260	5.7%
French	202	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	136	3%
English	84	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	88.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17954

What city is ZIP code 17954 in?

ZIP code 17954 is primarily assigned to Minersville, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17954 in?

ZIP code 17954 falls within Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17954?

21% of residents in ZIP code 17954 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17954?

The median home value in ZIP code 17954 is $75,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 17954?

ZIP code 17954 has an estimated population of 4,583 residents, with a density of 6,492 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 17954?

The median household income in ZIP code 17954 is $49,829, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 17954 in?

ZIP code 17954 observes the EST timezone.