17968 ZIP Code — Sacramento, PA

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17968 is located in Sacramento, Pennsylvania, within Schuylkill County. It covers approximately 5.58 square miles and serves a population of 302 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 17968

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 $150,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $97,679. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 17968 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

302
population
5.58
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
17968 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 17968

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17968. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Sacramento Acceptable
Sacramento Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
17978 Spring Glen (1.5 mi) 17098 Williamstown (3.1 mi) 17983 Valley View (3.2 mi) 17030 Gratz (5.2 mi) 17980 Tower City (5.3 mi) 17938 Hegins (5.8 mi) 17048 Lykens (6 mi) 17957 Muir (6.4 mi) 17964 Pitman (7.1 mi) 17823 Dornsife (8 mi) 17881 Trevorton (9.3 mi) 17830 Herndon (9.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 302
Population density 54 / sq mi
State FIPS 42
County FIPS 107
Geography
Land area 5.58 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 40.6336
Longitude -76.6129
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 36.4% 46.8% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 27.3% 33.5% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 31.2% 17.4% 22.4%
Over $200k 5.2% 2.3% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

302
Population
54
People per sq mi
47.3
Median age
$97,679
Median household income
$36,818
Per capita income
$150,000
Median home value
$900
Median monthly rent
84.4%
Home ownership
8.3%
Poverty rate
1.5%
Unemployment
114
Housing units
11.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
7
Under 5
6
10
5–9
9
15
10–14
13
10
15–19
9
7
20–24
6
9
25–34
8
16
35–44
14
25
45–54
23
12
55–59
10
8
60–64
7
33
65–74
29
7
75–84
7
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 187625.2%
18 and over22674.8%
65 and over7825.8%
Median age47.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.3%
Two or more races 1.7%
GroupCount%
White29798.3%
Two or more races51.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 36.4% 46.8% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 27.3% 33.5% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 31.2% 17.4% 22.4%
Over $200k 5.2% 2.3% 7.1%
$15k–$25k 6.4%
$25k–$35k 4.6%
$35k–$50k 18.3%
$50k–$75k 12.8%
$75k–$100k 13.8%
$100k–$150k 26.6%
$150k–$200k 11.9%
$200k+ 5.5%
Range% of households
$15k–$25k6.4%
$25k–$35k4.6%
$35k–$50k18.3%
$50k–$75k12.8%
$75k–$100k13.8%
$100k–$150k26.6%
$150k–$200k11.9%
$200k+5.5%
Median income$97,679

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.5%
$50k–$100k 18.5%
$100k–$150k 25.0%
$150k–$200k 9.8%
$200k–$300k 28.3%
$300k–$500k 7.6%
$500k–$1M 4.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$150,000
Median rent / month$900
Owner occupied84.4%
Renter occupied15.6%
Vacant16.8%
Single-family detached93.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes4.6%
Median rooms7.0
Avg household size (owned)2.73

Year built

Era%
2020 or later2.3%
2010–20192.3%
2000–20094.6%
1990–19993.1%
1980–19894.6%
1970–19797.6%
1960–19695.3%
1950–19599.9%
1940–194913.7%
1939 or earlier46.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom2.3%
2 bedrooms39.7%
3 bedrooms24.4%
4 bedrooms20.6%
5+ bedrooms13.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle7.3%
1 vehicle33.0%
2 vehicles37.6%
3 or more22.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity7.3%
Propane / LP gas8.3%
Fuel oil47.7%
Wood15.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family8678.9%
Cohabiting couple76.4%
Male householder, no spouse1211.0%
Female householder, no spouse43.7%
Households with children under 182825.7%
Households with seniors (65+)5146.8%
Average household size2.77

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married20.3%12.3%
Married68.8%77.2%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed3.1%5.3%
Divorced7.8%5.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.0%
Some HS, no diploma 5.7%
HS graduate 39.5%
Some college, no degree 17.1%
Associate's degree 17.1%
Bachelor's degree 7.6%
Graduate / professional 3.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher85.2%
Bachelor's or higher11.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool23.5%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school4171.9%
High school1322.8%
College / grad school11.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 21.7%
Manufacturing 18.6%
Education & healthcare 15.5%
Construction 12.4%
Retail trade 12.4%
Transportation & utilities 7.0%
Public administration 4.7%
Other services 3.9%
Finance & real estate 2.3%
Professional & management 1.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts45.7%
Service5.4%
Sales & office8.5%
Natural resources & construction4.7%
Production & transportation35.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector73.6%
Government20.2%
Self-employed6.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone72.4%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.1%
Work from home8.7%
Other means15.7%
Avg commute (minutes)30.3

Poverty

All people 8.3%
Under 18 years 7.9%
18 and over 8.4%
Married-couple families 5.8%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security50.5%
Retirement income39.4%
Supplemental Security3.7%
Cash public assistance3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP5.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.5%
High blood pressure34.6%
High cholesterol34.6%
Diabetes10.7%
Heart disease8.0%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma9.7%
Arthritis29.8%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease8.2%
Cancer7.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.3%
Binge drinking18.9%
No physical activity25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.9%
Depression21.4%
Fair or poor health14.7%
Poor mental health15.3%
Poor physical health11.3%
No health insurance10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.3%
Visited dentist64.9%
Cholesterol screening89.4%
Teeth loss15.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2310.2%
Disability%
Any disability13.2%
Under 185.3%
18–64 years11.5%
65 and over24.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance59.9%
Public insurance34.1%
No insurance26.2%
Uninsured under 1955.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only28995.7%
Spanish51.7%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander51.7%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)302100.0%
Born in same state29798.3%
Born in different state27591.1%
Foreign born51.7%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab268.6%
French103.3%
AncestryCount%
Italian31%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.1%
Internet access82.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17968

What city is ZIP code 17968 in?

ZIP code 17968 is primarily assigned to Sacramento, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17968 in?

ZIP code 17968 falls within Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 17968 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 17968 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 17968 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 17968 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17968?

11% 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 17968 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 17968 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 17968 in?

ZIP code 17968 observes the EST timezone.

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