ZIP Code 17959, PA
Living in 17959
Bikeability33
Walkability59
Commute39
Public Transit23
Affordability96
Public Safety94
Airports34
Hospitals53
Colleges92
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools41
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.4kPopulation-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
$52kMedian 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
$61kMedian Home Value-$200 (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$424Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 17959, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 17959, PA
Assumption Bvm School
4 miles, SW
Perception Early Learning Center
5 miles, SW
St Joseph Center for Special Learning
5 miles, SW
St Nicholas School
6 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 17959, PA
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
24 miles, SE
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
25 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 17959, PA
St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital
14 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton
18 miles, NE
Blue Mountain Hospital
23 miles, E
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 17959, PA
Lehigh Valley International Airport
38 miles, E
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
47 miles, NE
Harrisburg International Airport
49 miles, SW
Philadelphia International Airport
76 miles, SE