ZIP Code 17961, PA
Living in 17961
Bikeability1
Walkability3
Commute40
Public Transit2
Affordability67
Public Safety94
Airports36
Hospitals55
Colleges90
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools71
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6.6kPopulation-511 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
32%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black<1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate37%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$68kMedian Household Income+$4.3k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office20%
Service9%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$170kMedian Home Value-$1.2k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$543Median Monthly Rent+$28 (2010–19)
76%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached20%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke2%
Electricity44%
Fuel oil, kerosene40%
LP gas7%
Utility gas3%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in 17961
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Schuylkill County13
Property Crime in 17961
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Schuylkill County9
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 3 | 10 |
| Feb | 31 | 3 | 10 |
| Mar | 39 | 4 | 6 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 33 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 17961
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding65
Tornado10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 17961, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 17961, PA
St Ambrose School
5 miles, W
Blue Mountain Academy
7 miles, S
Assumption Bvm School
8 miles, W
Perception Early Learning Center
8 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 17961, PA
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
17 miles, SE
Albright College
21 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 17961, PA
St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital
14 miles, NE
St Joseph Medical Center
19 miles, S
Surgical Institute of Reading
21 miles, S
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 17961, PA
Lehigh Valley International Airport
33 miles, E
Harrisburg International Airport
49 miles, SW
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
51 miles, N
Philadelphia International Airport
69 miles, SE