17981 ZIP Code – Tremont, Pennsylvania
17981 is a ZIP code serving Tremont, Pennsylvania in Schuylkill County with a population of approximately 2,549 residents. The median household income of $59,755 is below the Pennsylvania average and below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $84,600, well below the national average, with 81.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $768 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 86% single-family (decreasing), 6% apartments (increasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 3.9%, which is below the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 9.5%, below the national average. An estimated 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 44.7, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 17923, 17963, 17938.
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ZIP 17981 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 17981 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,549 | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $59k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $84k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $768 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 11.9% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 17923 – Branchdale
- 17963 – Pine Grove
- 17938 – Hegins
- 17944 – Llewellyn
- 17957 – Muir
- 17964 – Pitman
- 17983 – Valley View
- 17954 – Minersville
- 17933 – Friedensburg
- 17901 – Pottsville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17923 | BRANCHDALE | 316 | $31,458 |
| 17963 | PINE GROVE | 9,329 | $71,174 |
| 17938 | HEGINS | 2,490 | $87,789 |
| 17944 | LLEWELLYN | 156 | $88,393 |
| 17957 | MUIR | 410 | $133,269 |