17957 ZIP Code — Muir, PA

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17957 is located in Muir, Pennsylvania, within Schuylkill County. It covers approximately 0.32 square miles and serves a population of 410 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17957

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 $177,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $133,269.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

410

population

0.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17957 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17957

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17957. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Muir	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17980 Tower City (2 mi) 17983 Valley View (4.3 mi) 17938 Hegins (4.5 mi) 17981 Tremont (5.7 mi) 17963 Pine Grove (6 mi) 17098 Williamstown (6.4 mi) 17968 Sacramento (6.4 mi) 17964 Pitman (7.7 mi) 17978 Spring Glen (7.9 mi) 17026 Fredericksburg (9.9 mi) 17038 Jonestown (10.1 mi) 17030 Gratz (10.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	410
Population density	1,281 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	0.32 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.6004
Longitude	-76.4986
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	717

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.3%	46.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	20.5%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	54.1%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.1%	2.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

410

Population

1,281

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$133,269

Median household income

$38,312

Per capita income

$177,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.9%

Home ownership

7.6%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

125

Housing units

35.1%

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	97	23.7%
18 and over	313	76.3%
65 and over	34	8.3%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	410	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.3%	46.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	20.5%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	54.1%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.1%	2.3%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 4.4%

$50k–$75k 10.3%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 50.7%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	4.4%
$50k–$75k	10.3%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	50.7%
$150k–$200k	10.3%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$133,269

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.8%

$50k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 24.0%

$150k–$200k 18.4%

$200k–$300k 13.6%

$300k–$500k 24.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$177,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.9%
Renter occupied	8.1%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	94.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	22.8%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	12.5%
1960–1969	2.9%
1950–1959	16.9%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	39.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	17.6%
3 bedrooms	54.4%
4 bedrooms	21.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	11.0%
2 vehicles	70.6%
3 or more	18.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	8.1%
Fuel oil	53.7%
Wood	16.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	101	74.3%
Cohabiting couple	8	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	15	11.0%
Female householder, no spouse	12	8.8%
Households with children under 18	67	49.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	21	15.4%
Average household size	3.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.1%	36.1%
Married	72.4%	59.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	2.6%
Divorced	5.5%	2.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.0%

HS graduate 34.1%

Some college, no degree 3.7%

Associate's degree 12.4%

Bachelor's degree 24.1%

Graduate / professional 11.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.3%
Bachelor's or higher	35.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	8.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	53	54.1%
High school	37	37.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.0%

Public administration 15.7%

Manufacturing 13.9%

Other services 13.0%

Retail trade 11.3%

Professional & management 9.1%

Construction 6.1%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.3%
Service	19.6%
Sales & office	13.0%
Natural resources & construction	6.1%
Production & transportation	20.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.7%
Government	21.7%
Self-employed	9.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.0%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.1

Poverty

All people 7.6%

Under 18 years 7.2%

18 and over 7.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 40.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.3%
Retirement income	28.7%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	5.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	62.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	17.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	25	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.1%
Under 18	9.3%
18–64 years	16.5%
65 and over	44.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.0%
Public insurance	27.6%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	389	94.9%
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)	410	100.0%
Born in same state	410	100.0%
Born in different state	375	91.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	100	24.4%
Arab	69	16.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	38	9.3%
French	10	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.2%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17957

What city is ZIP code 17957 in?

ZIP code 17957 is primarily assigned to Muir, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17957 in?

ZIP code 17957 falls within Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17957 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 17957 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 17957?

The median household income in ZIP code 17957 is $133,269, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17957?

The median home value in ZIP code 17957 is $177,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 17957?

ZIP code 17957 has an estimated population of 410 residents, with a density of 1,273 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 17957 in?

ZIP code 17957 observes the EST timezone.