17959 ZIP Code — New Philadelphia, PA

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17959 is located in New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, within Schuylkill County. It covers approximately 13.98 square miles and serves a population of 1,454 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 17959

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 $70,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,520. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 17959 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,454

population

13.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17959 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17959

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17959. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Philadelphia	Acceptable
New Philadelphia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17953 Middleport (2.6 mi) 17965 Port Carbon (2.7 mi) 17952 Mary D (4.5 mi) 17970 Saint Clair (4.6 mi) 17931 Frackville (5.5 mi) 17948 Mahanoy City (5.7 mi) 18214 Barnesville (5.7 mi) 17925 Brockton (6.3 mi) 17932 Frackville (6.3 mi) 17982 Tuscarora (6.9 mi) 17954 Minersville (6.9 mi) 17976 Shenandoah (7.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,454
Population density	104 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	13.98 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	40.7283
Longitude	-76.1363
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	46.7%	46.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,454

Population

104

People per sq mi

43.5

Median age

$56,520

Median household income

$29,934

Per capita income

$70,600

Median home value

$632

Median monthly rent

78.6%

Home ownership

7.7%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

637

Housing units

13.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

104

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	340	23.4%
18 and over	1,114	76.6%
65 and over	290	19.9%
Median age	43.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Two or more races 2.6%

Other race 1.5%

Black or African American 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,382	92.2%
Hispanic or Latino	45	3%
Two or more races	39	2.6%
Other race	23	1.5%
Black or African American	5	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.7%	46.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 7.0%

$15k–$25k 11.2%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 16.0%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 7.8%

$100k–$150k 23.9%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	7.0%
$15k–$25k	11.2%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	16.0%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	7.8%
$100k–$150k	23.9%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$56,520

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.3%

$50k–$100k 36.5%

$100k–$150k 8.4%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

$200k–$300k 5.6%

$300k–$500k 5.4%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$70,600
Median rent / month	$632
Owner occupied	78.6%
Renter occupied	21.4%
Vacant	22.8%
Single-family detached	36.7%
Large apartment buildings	1.6%
Mobile homes	2.8%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.2%
1990–1999	2.1%
1980–1989	5.2%
1970–1979	8.3%
1960–1969	10.2%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	63.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	6.9%
2 bedrooms	34.2%
3 bedrooms	35.4%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	8.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.7%
1 vehicle	32.6%
2 vehicles	29.9%
3 or more	28.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	15.3%
Propane / LP gas	8.3%
Fuel oil	62.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	232	39.4%
Cohabiting couple	30	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	139	23.6%
Female householder, no spouse	188	31.9%
Households with children under 18	180	30.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	215	36.5%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.6%	30.6%
Married	40.1%	39.3%
Separated	12.5%	9.0%
Widowed	1.8%	11.5%
Divorced	5.9%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 53.1%

Some college, no degree 12.4%

Associate's degree 13.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.4%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.1%
Bachelor's or higher	13.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	3.1%
Kindergarten	8	2.8%
Elementary school	153	53.3%
High school	90	31.4%
College / grad school	27	9.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.9%

Retail trade 22.5%

Education & healthcare 20.6%

Construction 9.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Professional & management 4.3%

Public administration 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Other services 0.9%

Information 0.6%

Wholesale trade 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.1%
Service	14.1%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	7.6%
Production & transportation	35.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.5%
Government	10.0%
Self-employed	2.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.8%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	2.5%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.8

Poverty

All people 7.7%

Under 18 years 9.0%

18 and over 7.3%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 14.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.8%
Retirement income	28.2%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	36.3%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	28.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	61.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	151	13.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	31.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.3%
Public insurance	41.5%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,402	96.4%
Spanish	34	2.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	34	2.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,421	97.7%
Born in same state	1,417	97.5%
Born in different state	1,289	88.7%
Foreign born	4	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	33	2.3%
Not a US citizen	25	75.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	399	27.4%
Norwegian	226	15.5%
Arab	96	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	60	4.1%
English	11	0.8%
Irish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	83.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17959

What city is ZIP code 17959 in?

ZIP code 17959 is primarily assigned to New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17959 in?

ZIP code 17959 falls within Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17959?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 17959 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 17959 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 17959 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 17959 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17959?

The median home value in ZIP code 17959 is $70,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 17959 in?

ZIP code 17959 observes the EST timezone.