ZIP Code 17959, PA

Living in 17959

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Bikeability 33
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Walkability 59
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Commute 39
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Public Transit 23
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 94
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Airports 34
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Hospitals 53
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Colleges 92
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Schools 41
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Residents

1.4k Population -9 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
10% College-Educated
58% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate56%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$52k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty
30  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector81%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office15%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked6%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$61k Median Home Value -$200 (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$424 Median Monthly Rent +$76 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -10% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached45%
1 unit, detached37%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier57%

Home Value

Less than $50K43%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke17%
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene60%
LP gas5%
Utility gas1%

Crime

Violent Crime in 17959

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Schuylkill County13

Property Crime in 17959

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Schuylkill County9

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump73%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 3 11
Feb 30 3 10
Mar 39 4 6
Apr 50 4 2
May 60 4 0
Jun 69 5 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 64 5 0
Oct 52 4 0
Nov 42 4 1
Dec 32 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 17959

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding49
Tornado8
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 17959, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 17959, PA

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Assumption Bvm School
4 miles, SW
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St Nicholas School
6 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 17959, PA

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 17959, PA

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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 17959, PA

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