17970 ZIP Code — Saint Clair, PA

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17970 is located in Saint Clair, Pennsylvania, within Schuylkill County. It covers approximately 1.27 square miles and serves a population of 3,169 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 17970

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 $72,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,241. 41% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 17970 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,169

population

1.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17970 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17970

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17970. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saint Clair	Acceptable
Saint Clair	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17931 Frackville (2.6 mi) 17932 Frackville (3 mi) 17954 Minersville (4 mi) 17965 Port Carbon (4.2 mi) 17901 Pottsville (4.5 mi) 17959 New Philadelphia (4.6 mi) 17935 Girardville (5 mi) 17976 Shenandoah (6.2 mi) 17948 Mahanoy City (6.5 mi) 17953 Middleport (7.1 mi) 17967 Ringtown (7.2 mi) 17921 Ashland (7.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,169
Population density	2,495 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	1.27 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.7412
Longitude	-76.2217
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	55.0%	46.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,169

Population

2,495

People per sq mi

45.7

Median age

$59,241

Median household income

$30,598

Per capita income

$72,600

Median home value

$856

Median monthly rent

76.7%

Home ownership

11.1%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

1,439

Housing units

17.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

100

20–24

106

228

25–34

240

167

35–44

176

199

45–54

210

127

55–59

133

123

60–64

130

186

65–74

195

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	518	16.3%
18 and over	2,651	83.7%
65 and over	675	21.3%
Median age	45.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.9%

Two or more races 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,071	94.9%
Two or more races	85	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	67	2.1%
Other race	11	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.0%	46.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 11.7%

$25k–$35k 12.5%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 25.1%

$75k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	11.7%
$25k–$35k	12.5%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	25.1%
$75k–$100k	16.4%
$100k–$150k	16.4%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$59,241

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.0%

$50k–$100k 45.0%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k–$300k 6.8%

$300k–$500k 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$72,600
Median rent / month	$856
Owner occupied	76.7%
Renter occupied	23.3%
Vacant	21.6%
Single-family detached	47.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.6%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.1%
1990–1999	4.0%
1980–1989	4.0%
1970–1979	1.7%
1960–1969	4.0%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	9.4%
1939 or earlier	67.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.3%
2 bedrooms	21.4%
3 bedrooms	57.3%
4 bedrooms	8.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.6%
1 vehicle	41.3%
2 vehicles	29.1%
3 or more	17.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.5%
Electricity	6.7%
Propane / LP gas	6.2%
Fuel oil	70.0%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	504	36.5%
Cohabiting couple	212	15.4%
Male householder, no spouse	324	23.5%
Female householder, no spouse	340	24.6%
Households with children under 18	352	25.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	544	39.4%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.4%	34.3%
Married	36.1%	36.4%
Separated	0.9%	1.2%
Widowed	5.1%	11.6%
Divorced	12.5%	16.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 51.6%

Some college, no degree 14.2%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 14.1%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	17.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	1.5%
Kindergarten	37	7.1%
Elementary school	241	46.3%
High school	132	25.3%
College / grad school	103	19.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.1%

Retail trade 17.8%

Manufacturing 13.2%

Construction 9.9%

Professional & management 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Other services 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Public administration 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.5%
Service	19.8%
Sales & office	20.5%
Natural resources & construction	16.9%
Production & transportation	18.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.2%
Government	11.9%
Self-employed	1.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.5%
Carpool	22.0%
Public transit	2.1%
Walk	7.2%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.0

Poverty

All people 11.1%

Under 18 years 13.2%

18 and over 10.7%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 32.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.5%
Retirement income	34.1%
Supplemental Security	12.5%
Cash public assistance	6.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	59.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	19.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	181	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	18.4%
65 and over	28.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.0%
Public insurance	44.7%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,037	95.8%
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)	3,142	99.1%
Born in same state	3,136	99.0%
Born in different state	2,994	94.5%
Foreign born	6	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	27	0.9%
Not a US citizen	27	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	608	19.2%
French	158	5%
Norwegian	152	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	115	3.6%
English	113	3.6%
Irish	64	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	88.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17970

What city is ZIP code 17970 in?

ZIP code 17970 is primarily assigned to Saint Clair, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17970 in?

ZIP code 17970 falls within Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 17970 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 17970 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17970?

The median home value in ZIP code 17970 is $72,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 17970?

ZIP code 17970 has an estimated population of 3,169 residents, with a density of 2,489 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 17970?

The median household income in ZIP code 17970 is $59,241, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 17970 in?

ZIP code 17970 observes the EST timezone.