ZIP Code 17979 - Summit Station Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 17979 is located in Summit Station Pennsylvania. Portions of 17979 are also in Wayne Township (Schuylkill County). 17979 is entirely within Schuylkill County. Regionally, 17979 is located in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area.
ZIP Code 17979 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Summit Station |
| Primary County | Schuylkill County |
| ZIP Code Type | PO Box |
| Population (2022) | 64 |
| Area Code(s) | 272 / 570 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 17979 Map
17979 Demographics
The majority race/ethnicity residing in 17979 is White. The current unemployment level in 17979 is 4.1%.
| Population | 64 |
| Population Growth Rate | -65.92% |
| Population Density | 207 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 41 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 100% |
17979 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61 | 100% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
17979 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor Degree | 11 | 14.67% |
| High School Diploma | 64 | 85.33% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 0 | 0% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Masters Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
17979 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.56336212, -76.20475006 |
| Cities/Towns in 17979 | |
| Region | Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Pottsville, PA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 0.30895635 Square Miles |
17979 Schools
| School Districts in 17979 |