ZIP Code 17972 - Schuylkill Haven Pennsylvania
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.
ZIP Code 17972 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Schuylkill Haven |
| Primary County | Schuylkill County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| 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 4.1%.
| Population | 11,348 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.37% |
| Population Density | 288 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 4,613 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $59,318 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $438,870 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 96.8% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 91.13% |
17972 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,125 | 96.8% |
| Black | 70 | 0.61% |
| Hispanic | 145 | 1.26% |
| Asian | 153 | 1.33% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
17972 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,024 | 93.14% |
| Black | 20 | 0.92% |
| Hispanic | 113 | 5.2% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.64% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.05% |
17972 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 466 | 6.83% |
| Bachelor Degree | 646 | 9.47% |
| High School Diploma | 3,359 | 49.25% |
| No High School Diploma | 273 | 4% |
| GED or Alternate | 358 | 5.25% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 702 | 10.29% |
| Associates Degree | 656 | 9.62% |
| Masters Degree | 280 | 4.11% |
| Professional Degree | 35 | 0.51% |
| Doctorate Degree | 45 | 0.66% |
17972 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.58922195, -76.20252228 |
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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 | 39 Square Miles |
17972 Schools
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17972 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 67b - Northern Shale Valleys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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