ZIP Code 17978, PA
Living in 17978
Bikeability92
Walkability61
Commute39
Public Transit54
Affordability98
Public Safety93
Airports30
Hospitals65
Colleges84
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools53
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
286Population+93 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age
4%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
88%Family Households+54% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Caucasian98%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school24%
High school graduate52%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree4%
Households
Family household88%
Householder living alone12%
Economy
$39kMedian Household Income-$337 (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty-11% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance24%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts17%
Sales and office22%
Service7%
Commute
Bicycle11%
Car, truck, or van77%
Public transportation3%
Walked4%
Housing
$104kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$531Median Monthly Rent+$123 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied-29% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier58%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K3%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K3%
$1M to $1.49M9%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke18%
Electricity32%
Fuel oil, kerosene48%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in 17978
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Schuylkill County13
Property Crime in 17978
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Schuylkill County9
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 3 | 10 |
| Feb | 31 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 39 | 3 | 5 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 33 | 3 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 17978
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding72
Tornado13
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 17978, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 17978, PA
Scenic View School
4 miles, W
South Mountain View School
4 miles, W
Windy Knoll School
5 miles, W
Specktown School
8 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 17978, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 17978, PA
Sunbury Community Hospital
18 miles, NW
Danville State Hospital
22 miles, N
Geisinger Medical Center
24 miles, N
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 17978, PA
Harrisburg International Airport
31 miles, S
Lehigh Valley International Airport
62 miles, E
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
68 miles, NE