17983 ZIP Code — Valley View, PA

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17983 is located in Valley View, Pennsylvania, within Schuylkill County. It covers approximately 2.73 square miles and serves a population of 1,461 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 17983

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 $138,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,130. 30% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 17983 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,461

population

2.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17983 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17983

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17983. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Valley View	Acceptable
Valley View	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17938 Hegins (2.7 mi) 17968 Sacramento (3.2 mi) 17957 Muir (4.3 mi) 17980 Tower City (4.4 mi) 17964 Pitman (4.7 mi) 17978 Spring Glen (4.7 mi) 17098 Williamstown (5.2 mi) 17981 Tremont (8.4 mi) 17030 Gratz (8.4 mi) 17872 Shamokin (8.6 mi) 17048 Lykens (9.2 mi) 17881 Trevorton (9.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,461
Population density	535 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	2.73 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.6468
Longitude	-76.5545
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	40.3%	46.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	45.7%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,461

Population

535

People per sq mi

38.8

Median age

$67,130

Median household income

$31,211

Per capita income

$138,900

Median home value

$852

Median monthly rent

82.1%

Home ownership

10.1%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

519

Housing units

18.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

118

35–44

108

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	358	24.5%
18 and over	1,103	75.5%
65 and over	227	15.5%
Median age	38.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.6%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,418	94.6%
Two or more races	42	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	38	2.5%
Black or African American	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.3%	46.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	45.7%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 3.2%

$25k–$35k 2.9%

$35k–$50k 18.3%

$50k–$75k 22.0%

$75k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 21.1%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	3.2%
$25k–$35k	2.9%
$35k–$50k	18.3%
$50k–$75k	22.0%
$75k–$100k	15.1%
$100k–$150k	21.1%
$150k–$200k	10.2%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$67,130

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.1%

$50k–$100k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 48.0%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k–$300k 21.2%

$300k–$500k 4.6%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$138,900
Median rent / month	$852
Owner occupied	82.1%
Renter occupied	17.9%
Vacant	9.9%
Single-family detached	75.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	1.9%
1990–1999	3.9%
1980–1989	12.8%
1970–1979	5.0%
1960–1969	7.6%
1950–1959	13.4%
1940–1949	13.6%
1939 or earlier	40.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	26.5%
3 bedrooms	54.0%
4 bedrooms	10.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	8.6%
2 vehicles	52.9%
3 or more	33.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.0%
Electricity	21.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.4%
Fuel oil	54.8%
Wood	3.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	298	53.4%
Cohabiting couple	78	14.0%
Male householder, no spouse	104	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	78	14.0%
Households with children under 18	231	41.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	145	26.0%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.6%	35.0%
Married	51.9%	52.1%
Separated	0.0%	1.6%
Widowed	5.8%	5.5%
Divorced	5.7%	5.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 53.8%

Some college, no degree 8.2%

Associate's degree 13.1%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	18.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	1.7%
Kindergarten	10	2.9%
Elementary school	208	59.8%
High school	70	20.1%
College / grad school	54	15.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 33.6%

Education & healthcare 18.5%

Retail trade 14.1%

Transportation & utilities 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Other services 5.5%

Construction 3.9%

Professional & management 3.8%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Public administration 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.3%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	12.9%
Natural resources & construction	7.7%
Production & transportation	37.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.5%
Government	5.7%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.0%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.8%
Work from home	6.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.6

Poverty

All people 10.1%

Under 18 years 5.9%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 17.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.3%
Retirement income	26.7%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	65.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	97	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	8.4%
18–64 years	8.2%
65 and over	39.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.4%
Public insurance	32.2%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,405	96.2%
Spanish	17	1.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	17	1.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,458	99.8%
Born in same state	1,450	99.2%
Born in different state	1,356	92.8%
Foreign born	8	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.2%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	225	15.4%
Arab	165	11.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	41	2.8%
English	23	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	96.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17983

What city is ZIP code 17983 in?

ZIP code 17983 is primarily assigned to Valley View, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17983 in?

ZIP code 17983 falls within Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17983 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 17983 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17983?

The median home value in ZIP code 17983 is $138,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 17983?

ZIP code 17983 has an estimated population of 1,461 residents, with a density of 535 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 17983?

The median household income in ZIP code 17983 is $67,130, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 17983 in?

ZIP code 17983 observes the EST timezone.