ZIP Code 17970, PA
Living in 17970
Bikeability22
Walkability60
Commute69
Public Transit24
Affordability99
Public Safety91
Airports34
Hospitals57
Colleges92
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools38
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.1kPopulation-327 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
10%College-Educated
60%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate54%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$6.9k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector73%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office23%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$68kMedian Home Value+$5k (2010–19)
1%Built 2000 or Later
$546Median Monthly Rent+$98 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached45%
1 unit, detached43%
Multiple units6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier70%
Home Value
Less than $50K31%
$50K to $99K48%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke14%
Electricity4%
Fuel oil, kerosene68%
LP gas7%
Utility gas4%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 17970
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Schuylkill County13
Property Crime in 17970
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Schuylkill County9
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(59%) 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 17970
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding48
Tornado8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 17970, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 17970, PA
Assumption Bvm School
3 miles, S
Perception Early Learning Center
3 miles, S
St Joseph Center for Special Learning
3 miles, SW
St Nicholas School
4 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 17970, PA
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
24 miles, NW
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
26 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 17970, PA
St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital
16 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton
20 miles, NE
Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital
24 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 17970, PA
Lehigh Valley International Airport
40 miles, E
Harrisburg International Airport
47 miles, SW
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
49 miles, NE
Philadelphia International Airport
77 miles, SE