17982 ZIP Code — Tuscarora, PA

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17982 is located in Tuscarora, Pennsylvania, within Schuylkill County. It covers approximately 0.25 square miles and serves a population of 404 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570/272.

About ZIP code 17982

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 $99,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,357. 56% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 17982 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

404

population

0.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17982 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17982

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17982. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tuscarora	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17925 Brockton (1.2 mi) 17952 Mary D (2.4 mi) 18252 Tamaqua (3.5 mi) 18214 Barnesville (3.8 mi) 17953 Middleport (5 mi) 17948 Mahanoy City (6 mi) 18218 Coaldale (6.4 mi) 17959 New Philadelphia (6.9 mi) 18237 Mcadoo (6.9 mi) 17960 New Ringgold (7.2 mi) 18232 Lansford (8.3 mi) 17976 Shenandoah (8.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	404
Population density	1,616 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	0.25 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.7857
Longitude	-76.0288
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	570/272

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.0%	46.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

404

Population

1,616

People per sq mi

61.5

Median age

$55,357

Median household income

$29,501

Per capita income

$99,200

Median home value

$1,104

Median monthly rent

91.3%

Home ownership

12.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

214

Housing units

8.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

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	36	8.9%
18 and over	368	91.1%
65 and over	173	42.8%
Median age	61.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Other race 1%

Group	Count	%
White	400	98%
Hispanic or Latino	4	1%
Other race	4	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.0%	46.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 10.6%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 14.9%

$35k–$50k 7.7%

$50k–$75k 24.5%

$75k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.6%
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	14.9%
$35k–$50k	7.7%
$50k–$75k	24.5%
$75k–$100k	8.7%
$100k–$150k	14.4%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
Median income	$55,357

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.5%

$50k–$100k 40.0%

$100k–$150k 28.4%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k–$300k 11.6%

$300k–$500k 1.6%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$99,200
Median rent / month	$1,104
Owner occupied	91.3%
Renter occupied	8.7%
Vacant	10.3%
Single-family detached	73.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.92

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	2.6%
1980–1989	3.0%
1970–1979	10.3%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	1.7%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	68.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	22.0%
3 bedrooms	53.0%
4 bedrooms	19.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.5%
1 vehicle	35.6%
2 vehicles	22.1%
3 or more	30.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	16.3%
Propane / LP gas	3.4%
Fuel oil	58.2%
Wood	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	80	38.5%
Cohabiting couple	26	12.5%
Male householder, no spouse	22	10.6%
Female householder, no spouse	80	38.5%
Households with children under 18	29	13.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	121	58.2%
Average household size	1.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.5%	22.4%
Married	45.3%	39.8%
Separated	0.0%	5.1%
Widowed	7.6%	20.9%
Divorced	7.6%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 55.1%

Some college, no degree 20.6%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 6.7%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	8.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	21	65.6%
High school	7	21.9%
College / grad school	4	12.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 36.8%

Retail trade 16.4%

Education & healthcare 14.0%

Other services 9.4%

Professional & management 5.8%

Agriculture & mining 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Public administration 3.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.7%
Service	29.2%
Sales & office	5.8%
Natural resources & construction	14.0%
Production & transportation	32.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.3%
Government	8.2%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.2%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.7

Poverty

All people 12.6%

Under 18 years 19.4%

18 and over 12.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 23.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.8%
Retirement income	33.2%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	38.1%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	34.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	9.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	27.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	65.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	42	11.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.4%
65 and over	41.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.3%
Public insurance	56.2%
No insurance	2.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	396	98.0%
Spanish	5	1.3%
Other Indo-European	2	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	401	99.3%
Born in same state	401	99.3%
Born in different state	389	96.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.7%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	116	28.7%
Norwegian	27	6.7%
Arab	26	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	23	5.7%
English	15	3.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.5%
Internet access	86.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17982

What city is ZIP code 17982 in?

ZIP code 17982 is primarily assigned to Tuscarora, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17982 in?

ZIP code 17982 falls within Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 17982 have an older population?

43% of residents in ZIP code 17982 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 17982 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 17982 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 17982 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 17982 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17982?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 17982 in?

ZIP code 17982 observes the EST timezone.