ZIP Code 17968, Pennsylvania
ZIP Code 17968 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 17968 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 321. The land area covers 5.58 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 321 | ±142 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 40.6 yrs | ±16.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 114 | ±43 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 139 | ±47 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 114 | ±43 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 25 | ±26 |
| Median Home Value | $173,600 | ±$51,192 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $111,500 | ±$52,718 |
| Per Capita Income | $49,067 | ±$15,489 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% | ±3.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 14 | ±12 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% | ±5.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 148 | ±78 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.1% | ±11.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 144,523 (2024)
ID: 173737
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIR
401 N 2ND ST, 301, POTTSVILLE PA 17901-1757
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Valley View, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Trevorton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Herndon, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Herndon, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Klingerstown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Mount Carmel, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Mount Carmel, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Mount Carmel, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Fredericksburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Fredericksburg, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Triangle Tech Inc-Sunbury
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College | 16.5 mi away | 191 Performance Road, Sunbury, PA, 17801 |
5709880700
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TOWER-PORTER COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 5.2 mi away | 230 E GRAND AVE, TOWER CITY, PA, 17980 |
(717) 647-4900
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Susquehanna University
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College | 16.9 mi away | 514 University Ave, Selinsgrove, PA, 17870-1025 |
5703740101
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NORTHERN DAUPHIN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.4 mi away | 683 MAIN ST., LYKENS, PA, 17048 |
(717) 453-9315
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Empire Beauty School-Shamokin Dam
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College Vocational | 17.7 mi away | 30 Baldwin Blvd, Suite 50, Shamokin Dam, PA, 17876 |
8009204593
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TRI VALLEY FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.7 mi away | 633 EAST MAIN ST, HEGINS, PA, 17938 |
(570) 682-8922
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Lebanon Valley College
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College | 22.3 mi away | 101 N College Ave, Annville, PA, 17003-1400 |
7178676100
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SHAMOKIN - COAL TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.1 mi away | 210 EAST INDEPENDENCE ST, SHAMOKIN, PA, 17872 |
(570) 648-3202
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Schuylkill Technology Center
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College Vocational | 22.8 mi away | 101 Technology Dr, Frackville, PA, 17931 |
5708741412
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ELIZABETHVILLE AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 11.6 mi away | 80 NORTH MARKET STREET, ELIZABETHVILLE, PA, 17023 |
(717) 362-9825
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at DEHART DAM, PA US, located 14.1 miles from ZCTA5 17968. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.9° | 20.0° | 28.4° | 3.59" | 8.4" |
| February | 39.7° | 20.7° | 30.2° | 2.83" | 8.3" |
| March | 48.5° | 27.6° | 38.1° | 3.88" | 5.1" |
| April | 61.1° | 37.3° | 49.2° | 4.46" | 0.6" |
| May | 71.2° | 47.0° | 59.1° | 4.42" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.2° | 56.3° | 67.8° | 4.87" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.7° | 60.1° | 71.9° | 5.05" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.0° | 59.1° | 70.6° | 4.27" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.3° | 52.4° | 63.9° | 5.63" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.6° | 41.2° | 52.4° | 4.54" | 0.0" |
| November | 52.2° | 32.4° | 42.3° | 3.30" | 0.8" |
| December | 41.6° | 25.1° | 33.4° | 4.01" | 4.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klingerstown CDP | CDP | 3.7 mi | — |
| Williamstown borough | Borough | 4.2 mi | — |
| Valley View CDP | CDP | 4.8 mi | — |
| Tower City borough | Borough | 5.3 mi | — |
| Gratz borough | Borough | 5.3 mi | — |
| Wiconsico CDP | CDP | 5.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 17968. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.