ZIP Code 17901 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NamePottsville
Primary CountySchuylkill County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)22,875
Area Code(s)272 / 570
Current Time
EDT

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17901 Demographics

17901 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 17901 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 17901 is White. The current unemployment level in 17901 is 6.5%.

Population22,875
Population Growth Rate-2.60%
Population Density327 People per Square Mile
Total Households9,858
Percentage High Income Households1.3%
Median Household Income (2021)$49,942
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$66,430
Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024)6.5%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 94.30%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 80.93%

17901 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White21,66294.3%
Black6242.72%
Hispanic5992.61%
Asian820.36%
Native American40.02%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander10%

17901 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White2,22483.89%
Black1836.9%
Hispanic2238.41%
Asian130.49%
Native American30.11%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander50.19%

17901 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College8095.39%
Bachelor Degree1,72511.48%
High School Diploma7,12447.43%
No High School Diploma2311.54%
GED or Alternate1,0527%
1 or More Years of College1,65411.01%
Associates Degree1,3268.83%
Masters Degree8405.59%
Professional Degree1991.32%
Doctorate Degree600.4%

17901 Geography

Coordinates40.68550110,-76.25719452
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 17901
RegionScranton-Wilkes-Barre Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaPottsville, PA
Time ZoneEastern Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area70 Square Miles

17901 Politics

US Congressional Districts in 17901
Pennsylvania State Senate Districts in 17901
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17901 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
Ecoregion67e - Anthracite Subregion

17901 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)16182736465560585038302238
Avg Max Temp (°F)34364658697782807361493959
Avg Precip (In.)3.933.013.93.864.864.934.334.124.693.774.33.749.39

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