ZIP Code 17959 - New Philadelphia Pennsylvania

ZIP Code 17959 is located in New Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Portions of 17959 are also in Middleport and Blythe Township. 17959 is entirely within Schuylkill County. Regionally, it is located in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area.

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ZIP Code 17959 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameNew Philadelphia
Primary CountySchuylkill County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)1,454
Area Code(s)272 / 570
Current Time
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17959 Demographics

17959 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 17959 is White. The current unemployment level in 17959 is 5.1%.

Population1,454
Population Growth Rate0.50%
Population Density59 People per Square Mile
Total Households653
Median Houshold Income (2021)$52,237
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$44,100
Current Unemployment Rate (February 2024)5.1%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 95.44%

17959 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White1,38295.44%
Black50.35%
Hispanic523.59%
Asian10.07%
Native American80.55%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

17959 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College434.75%
Bachelor Degree859.38%
High School Diploma51256.51%
No High School Diploma242.65%
GED or Alternate434.75%
1 or More Years of College9310.26%
Associates Degree768.39%
Masters Degree262.87%
Professional Degree40.44%
Doctorate Degree00%

17959 Geography

Coordinates40.74038315,-76.13009644
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Cities/Towns in 17959
RegionScranton-Wilkes-Barre Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaPottsville, PA
Time ZoneEastern Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area25 Square Miles

17959 Politics

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17959 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 6a: -10F to -5F
Average First Frost DateOctober 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateMay 11 - 20
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year
Ecoregion67e - Anthracite Subregion

17959 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)16172635455459574937302137
Avg Max Temp (°F)34364658697782817362493859
Avg Precip (In.)4.073.144.094.045.015.084.344.324.793.94.493.8551.12

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