17959 ZIP Code – New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
17959 is a small ZIP code in New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, part of Schuylkill County with a population of approximately 1,454 residents. The median household income is $56,520 — below the Pennsylvania average and below the national average. The median home value of $70,600 is well below the national average, with 77.7% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $632 is well below the national average. Housing consists of 85% single-family (decreasing), 9% apartments (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 7.2%, above the national average. About 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line, below the national rate. 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 46.8, near the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 17970, 17953, 17930.
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ZIP 17959 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 17959 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,454 | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $56k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $70k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $632 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 46.8 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.2% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.2% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 17970 – Saint Clair
- 17953 – Middleport
- 17930 – Cumbola
- 17965 – Port Carbon
- 17925 – Brockton
- 17931 – Frackville
- 17934 – Gilberton
- 17952 – Mary D
- 17974 – Seltzer
- 17948 – Mahanoy City
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17970 | SAINT CLAIR | 3,169 | $59,241 |
| 17953 | MIDDLEPORT | 333 | $78,542 |
| 17930 | CUMBOLA | 272 | $43,958 |
| 17965 | PORT CARBON | 1,927 | $55,130 |
| 17925 | BROCKTON | 356 | $61,250 |