ZIP Code 17979, PA
Living in 17979
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute60
Public Transit1
Affordability54
Public Safety96
Airports36
Hospitals61
Colleges77
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools46
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
197Population+52 (2010–19)
61 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated+25% (2010–19)
83%Family Households-17% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years11%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years63%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
High school graduate59%
Some College16%
Bachelor's degree25%
Households
Family household83%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$62kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty
26 mi Average Commute
100%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K79%
$100K to $124K1%
Employers
Government39%
Private sector61%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office39%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$132kMedian Home Value-$26k (2010–19)
1%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
100%Owner-Occupied+46% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 199926%
Built 1960 to 196922%
Built 1940 to 194920%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
Less than $50K20%
$100K to $149K42%
$200K to $249K27%
$400K to $499K11%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke55%
Fuel oil, kerosene45%
Crime
Violent Crime in 17979
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Schuylkill County13
Property Crime in 17979
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Schuylkill County9
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 3 | 8 |
| Feb | 31 | 3 | 10 |
| Mar | 40 | 4 | 5 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 33 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 17979
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding70
Tornado11
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 17979, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 17979, PA
St Ambrose School
5 miles, N
Bethel Dunkard Brethren Church School
6 miles, S
Dalet School
6 miles, SW
Rehrersburg Christian School
7 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 17979, PA
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
18 miles, SE
Albright College
21 miles, SE
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
22 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 17979, PA
Wernersville State Hospital
17 miles, S
St Joseph Medical Center
17 miles, SE
Surgical Institute of Reading
18 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 17979, PA
Harrisburg International Airport
39 miles, SW
Lehigh Valley International Airport
40 miles, E
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
59 miles, NE
Philadelphia International Airport
69 miles, SE