ZIP Code 17972 - Schuylkill Haven Pennsylvania

17972 Overview

ZIP Code 17972 is located in Schuylkill Haven Pennsylvania. Portions of 17972 are also in Renningers and Friedensburg and Lake Wynonah and Landingville and Summit Station and Cressona and Wayne Township (Schuylkill County) and North Manheim Township and South Manheim Township and Washington Township (Schuylkill County) and West Brunswick Township. 17972 is entirely within Schuylkill County. Regionally, 17972 is located in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area. Data Updated September 15, 2024

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ZIP Code 17972 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameSchuylkill Haven
Primary CountySchuylkill County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)11,348
Area Code(s)272 / 570
Current Time
EDT

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17972 Demographics

17972 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 17972 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 17972 is White. The current unemployment level in 17972 is 4.0%.

Population11,348
Population Growth Rate2.37%
Population Density288 People per Square Mile
Total Households4,613
Percentage High Income Households3.1%
Median Household Income (2021)$59,318
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$438,870
Current Unemployment Rate (September 2024)4.0%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 96.80%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 91.13%

17972 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White11,12596.8%
Black700.61%
Hispanic1451.26%
Asian1531.33%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

17972 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White2,02493.14%
Black200.92%
Hispanic1135.2%
Asian140.64%
Native American10.05%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander10.05%

17972 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College4666.83%
Bachelor Degree6469.47%
High School Diploma3,35949.25%
No High School Diploma2734%
GED or Alternate3585.25%
1 or More Years of College70210.29%
Associates Degree6569.62%
Masters Degree2804.11%
Professional Degree350.51%
Doctorate Degree450.66%

17972 Geography

Coordinates40.58922195,-76.20252228
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 17972
RegionScranton-Wilkes-Barre Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaPottsville, PA
Time ZoneEastern Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area39 Square Miles

17972 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 6b: -5F to 0F
Average First Frost DateOctober 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateMay 11 - 20
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers
Ecoregion67b - Northern Shale Valleys

17972 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)16172635455459574937292137
Avg Max Temp (°F)35374859707883817463503960
Avg Precip (In.)3.912.963.853.84.824.874.354.054.63.744.243.6648.86

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