17964 ZIP Code — Pitman, PA

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17964 is located in Pitman, Pennsylvania, within Schuylkill County. It covers approximately 23.19 square miles and serves a population of 928 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 17964

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 $202,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,750. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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 (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 17964 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

928

population

23.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17964 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17964

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17964. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pitman	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17938 Hegins (3.2 mi) 17872 Shamokin (3.9 mi) 17983 Valley View (4.7 mi) 17834 Kulpmont (6.3 mi) 17968 Sacramento (7.1 mi) 17851 Mount Carmel (7.4 mi) 17881 Trevorton (7.6 mi) 17957 Muir (7.7 mi) 17978 Spring Glen (8.1 mi) 17980 Tower City (8.6 mi) 17981 Tremont (8.7 mi) 17824 Elysburg (9.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	928
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	23.19 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.7103
Longitude	-76.5237
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	53.8%	46.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

928

Population

People per sq mi

37.1

Median age

$59,750

Median household income

$25,389

Per capita income

$202,200

Median home value

$917

Median monthly rent

82.2%

Home ownership

10.6%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

294

Housing units

13.2%

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	299	32.2%
18 and over	629	67.8%
65 and over	181	19.5%
Median age	37.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Other race 1.7%

Two or more races 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	904	95.8%
Hispanic or Latino	16	1.7%
Other race	16	1.7%
Two or more races	8	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.8%	46.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 14.5%

$50k–$75k 24.8%

$75k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 5.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	14.5%
$50k–$75k	24.8%
$75k–$100k	9.6%
$100k–$150k	20.1%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	5.9%
Median income	$59,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.2%

$50k–$100k 6.8%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 18.9%

$200k–$300k 32.1%

$300k–$500k 16.1%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$202,200
Median rent / month	$917
Owner occupied	82.2%
Renter occupied	17.8%
Vacant	12.9%
Single-family detached	87.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.9%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.6%
2000–2009	8.3%
1990–1999	11.8%
1980–1989	8.6%
1970–1979	12.6%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	43.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	17.0%
3 bedrooms	44.8%
4 bedrooms	27.0%
5+ bedrooms	9.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	20.8%
2 vehicles	40.9%
3 or more	34.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	19.5%
Propane / LP gas	6.6%
Fuel oil	49.5%
Wood	10.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	189	62.4%
Cohabiting couple	15	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	62	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	37	12.2%
Households with children under 18	104	34.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	116	38.3%
Average household size	2.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.8%	14.1%
Married	54.6%	66.2%
Separated	0.8%	0.0%
Widowed	2.5%	13.1%
Divorced	10.1%	6.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.6%

Some HS, no diploma 11.9%

HS graduate 50.4%

Some college, no degree 4.6%

Associate's degree 12.2%

Bachelor's degree 9.2%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.5%
Bachelor's or higher	13.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	3.1%
Kindergarten	2	0.9%
Elementary school	176	77.2%
High school	35	15.4%
College / grad school	8	3.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.9%

Education & healthcare 16.9%

Agriculture & mining 14.9%

Construction 13.2%

Retail trade 9.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Other services 3.9%

Public administration 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Professional & management 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.9%
Service	14.3%
Sales & office	15.2%
Natural resources & construction	13.2%
Production & transportation	19.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.5%
Government	9.6%
Self-employed	19.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.4%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.8%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.5

Poverty

All people 10.6%

Under 18 years 10.4%

18 and over 10.7%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 78.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.5%
Retirement income	26.1%
Supplemental Security	8.3%
Cash public assistance	4.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	31.5%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	27.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	64.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	14.6%
65 and over	39.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.3%
Public insurance	29.4%
No insurance	12.7%
Uninsured under 19	27.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	851	91.7%
Spanish	5	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	925	99.7%
Born in same state	912	98.3%
Born in different state	883	95.2%
Foreign born	13	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.3%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	100	10.8%
French	40	4.3%
Arab	14	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	6	0.6%
Norwegian	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.7%
Internet access	81.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17964

What city is ZIP code 17964 in?

ZIP code 17964 is primarily assigned to Pitman, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17964 in?

ZIP code 17964 falls within Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17964 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 17964 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 17964 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 17964 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17964?

13% 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 17964 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 17964 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 17964 in?

ZIP code 17964 observes the EST timezone.