ZIP Code 17985 - Zion Grove Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 17985 is located in Zion Grove Pennsylvania. Portions of 17985 are also in Nuremberg and Sheppton and North Union Township (Schuylkill County) and Beaver Township (Columbia County) and East Union Township and Union Township (Schuylkill County). 17985 is primarily within Schuylkill County, with some portions in Columbia County. Regionally, 17985 is located in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area.
ZIP Code 17985 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Zion Grove |
| Primary County | Schuylkill County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,295 |
| Area Code(s) | 272 / 570 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 17985 Map
17985 Demographics
17985 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 17985 is White. The current unemployment level in 17985 is 4.1%.
| Population | 1,295 |
| Population Growth Rate | 17.76% |
| Population Density | 37 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 461 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $70,781 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $151,650 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 91.54% |
17985 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,299 | 91.54% |
| Black | 46 | 3.24% |
| Hispanic | 74 | 5.21% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
17985 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 64 | 8.78% |
| Bachelor Degree | 76 | 10.43% |
| High School Diploma | 334 | 45.82% |
| No High School Diploma | 12 | 1.65% |
| GED or Alternate | 23 | 3.16% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 82 | 11.25% |
| Associates Degree | 92 | 12.62% |
| Masters Degree | 43 | 5.9% |
| Professional Degree | 3 | 0.41% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
17985 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.91093063, -76.21884918 |
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| Region | Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Pottsville, PA Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 35 Square Miles |
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17985 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 | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 67e - Anthracite Subregion | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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