ZIP Code 17965 - Port Carbon Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 17965 is located in Port Carbon Pennsylvania. Portions of 17965 are also in Palo Alto and East Norwegian Township. 17965 is entirely within Schuylkill County. Regionally, 17965 is located in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area.
ZIP Code 17965 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Port Carbon |
| Primary County | Schuylkill County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,927 |
| Area Code(s) | 272 / 570 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 17965 Map
17965 Demographics
17965 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 17965 is White. The current unemployment level in 17965 is 4.1%.
| Population | 1,927 |
| Population Growth Rate | -9.92% |
| Population Density | 2,594 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 934 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $52,891 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $141,950 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 96.53% |
17965 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,810 | 96.53% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 58 | 3.09% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
17965 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 99 | 7.38% |
| Bachelor Degree | 77 | 5.74% |
| High School Diploma | 705 | 52.57% |
| No High School Diploma | 20 | 1.49% |
| GED or Alternate | 97 | 7.23% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 176 | 13.12% |
| Associates Degree | 142 | 10.59% |
| Masters Degree | 25 | 1.86% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
17965 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.69839859, -76.16531372 |
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| Region | Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Pottsville, PA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 0.74286658 Square Miles |
17965 Schools
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17965 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 67e - Anthracite Subregion | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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