17967 ZIP Code — Ringtown, PA

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17967 is located in Ringtown, Pennsylvania, within Schuylkill County. It covers approximately 34.52 square miles and serves a population of 2,298 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 17967

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 $168,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,438. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 48% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 17967 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,298

population

34.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17967 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17967

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17967. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ringtown	Acceptable
Ringtown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17976 Shenandoah (1.6 mi) 17948 Mahanoy City (4.1 mi) 17932 Frackville (4.4 mi) 17931 Frackville (4.6 mi) 17935 Girardville (5.1 mi) 18214 Barnesville (6.2 mi) 17985 Zion Grove (6.4 mi) 18241 Nuremberg (6.8 mi) 17970 Saint Clair (7.2 mi) 17959 New Philadelphia (8.8 mi) 17888 Wilburton (9 mi) 17952 Mary D (9.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,298
Population density	67 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	34.52 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	40.8442
Longitude	-76.2037
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	41.9%	46.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,298

Population

People per sq mi

48.4

Median age

$73,438

Median household income

$35,066

Per capita income

$168,100

Median home value

$680

Median monthly rent

90.0%

Home ownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

1,008

Housing units

19.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

112

25–34

104

134

35–44

123

178

45–54

164

104

55–59

60–64

180

65–74

167

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	387	16.8%
18 and over	1,911	83.2%
65 and over	543	23.6%
Median age	48.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Two or more races 1.9%

Other race 0.5%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,240	95.3%
Hispanic or Latino	53	2.3%
Two or more races	44	1.9%
Other race	11	0.5%
Black or African American	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.9%	46.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 24.0%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	24.0%
$150k–$200k	8.8%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$73,438

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$50k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 25.6%

$150k–$200k 17.8%

$200k–$300k 25.4%

$300k–$500k 11.7%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$168,100
Median rent / month	$680
Owner occupied	90.0%
Renter occupied	10.0%
Vacant	15.7%
Single-family detached	87.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.2%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	6.8%
1990–1999	9.2%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	6.5%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	8.7%
1939 or earlier	35.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	15.5%
3 bedrooms	55.9%
4 bedrooms	22.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	21.8%
2 vehicles	38.6%
3 or more	36.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	25.9%
Propane / LP gas	7.0%
Fuel oil	48.8%
Wood	1.0%
Solar	0.9%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	544	58.6%
Cohabiting couple	54	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	154	16.6%
Female householder, no spouse	176	19.0%
Households with children under 18	237	25.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	381	41.1%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.9%	21.3%
Married	54.7%	56.4%
Separated	0.6%	2.9%
Widowed	4.2%	12.2%
Divorced	7.6%	7.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 42.9%

Some college, no degree 15.0%

Associate's degree 13.8%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.2%
Bachelor's or higher	19.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	4.8%
Kindergarten	16	3.5%
Elementary school	183	39.9%
High school	130	28.3%
College / grad school	108	23.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.8%

Manufacturing 17.2%

Transportation & utilities 12.4%

Retail trade 11.9%

Construction 7.0%

Other services 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Public administration 4.9%

Professional & management 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Finance & real estate 0.8%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.8%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	12.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.4%
Production & transportation	28.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.0%
Government	15.5%
Self-employed	9.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.5%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.2

Poverty

All people 4.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.9%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 4.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.5%
Retirement income	35.8%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	65.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	170	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.6%
Under 18	7.0%
18–64 years	15.9%
65 and over	33.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.9%
Public insurance	43.3%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,237	97.3%
Spanish	22	1.0%
Other Indo-European	22	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,251	98.0%
Born in same state	2,223	96.7%
Born in different state	2,024	88.1%
Foreign born	28	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	47	2.0%
Not a US citizen	31	66.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	333	14.5%
Norwegian	171	7.4%
French	119	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	91	4%
Arab	65	2.8%
Irish	17	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	89.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17967

What city is ZIP code 17967 in?

ZIP code 17967 is primarily assigned to Ringtown, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17967 in?

ZIP code 17967 falls within Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17967 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 17967 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 17967 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 17967 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17967?

The median home value in ZIP code 17967 is $168,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 17967?

ZIP code 17967 has an estimated population of 2,298 residents, with a density of 67 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 17967 in?

ZIP code 17967 observes the EST timezone.