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ZIP Code 17985 has segments in 2 Counties (Columbia, Schuylkill).
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Database updated: March 1, 2026, Maps updated: May 1, 2024.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,237 (100%) |
| Population Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 12 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $71,979 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,160 |
| Median Home Value | $179,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 672 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 521 (77.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 30 (4.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 121 (18.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 551 |
| Average Household Size | 2.25 |
| Family Households | 368 (66.8%) |
The table below compares 17985 to the other 33,772 ZIP Codes in the United States by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 21697 | 36th |
| Population Density | # 21971 | 35th |
| Median Household Income | # 16922 | 50th |
| Per Capita Income | # 13112 | 61st |
| Diversity Index | # 25553 | 24th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Pennsylvania Census Data Comparison Tool.
