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City: Schuylkill Haven, PA
Schuylkill County, PA
Zip code population (2000): 11,014
Estimated zip code population in 2007: 10,269



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Houses and condos: 4,760
Renter-occupied apartments: 996
% of renters here:  22%
State:  29%

2008 cost of living index in zip code 17972: 85.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 38.9 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.0 sq. mi.
Population density: 264 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

Estimate of real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2007:
This zip code:  2.4% ($1,338)
Pennsylvania:  2.3% ($1,552)

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Males: 5,370  (48.8%)
Females: 5,644  (51.2%)

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Urban population: 6,666
Rural population: 4,348

Estimated median house/condo value in 2007: $129,167
17972:  $129,167
Pennsylvania:  $155,000


According to our research of public records there were 4 registered sex offenders living in 17972 zip code in early 2007.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this zip code is smaller than the state average.

Median resident age:  39.8 years
Pennsylvania median age:  38.0 years

Average household size:
This zip code:  2.4 people
Pennsylvania:  2.5 people

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 17972, filed in 2005:
Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $38,288 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:  $38,288
State:  $48,049

Salary/wage: $35,616 (reported on 83.6% of returns)
Here:  $35,616
State:  $42,646
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 123.9% for AGIs below $10k, 72.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 83.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 85.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 87.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 54.6% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,683 (reported on 49.7% of returns)
This zip code:  $1,683
Pennsylvania:  $1,657
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 11.2% for AGIs below $10k, 3.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.9% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $1,607 (reported on 28.7% of returns)
Here:  $1,607
State:  $3,566
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 7.9% for AGIs below $10k, 1.8% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.8% for AGIs over 100k)

Net capital gain/loss: +$4,785 (reported on 17.6% of returns)
Here:  +$4,785
State:  +$9,716
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -4.5% for AGIs below $10k, 0.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 7.7% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$9,818 (reported on 11.8% of returns)
Here:  +$9,818
State:  +$14,267
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.5% for AGIs below $10k, 5.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 2.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.9% for AGIs over 100k)

IRA payment deduction: $2,642 (reported on 3.7% of returns)
17972:  $2,642
Pennsylvania:  $2,903
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.2% for AGIs over 100k)

Self-employed pension: $14,067 (reported on 0.3% of returns)
Here:  $14,067
Pennsylvania:  $14,674

Total itemized deductions: $14,903 (1% of AGI, reported on 23.9% of returns)
Here:  $14,903
State:  $18,804
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 13.1% for AGIs below $10k, 5.8% for AGIs $10k-25k, 7.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 9.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 12.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 10.6% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $2,125 (2.6% of AGI, reported on 21.0% of returns)
Here:  $2,125
Pennsylvania:  $3,337

Here:  2.6% of AGI
State:  3.3% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.8% for AGIs below $10k, 0.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.7% for AGIs over 100k)

Total tax: $5,315 (reported on 73.7% of returns)
17972:  $5,315
State:  $8,008
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.3% for AGIs below $10k, 4.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 7.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 8.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 19.5% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $1,451 (reported on 13.0% of returns)
Here:  $1,451
State:  $1,643
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 7.6% for AGIs below $10k, 2.9% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.2% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 60.6%
Here:  61%
State:  56%
(% for various income ranges: 57.3% for AGIs below $10k, 59.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 60.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 62.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 60.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 75.7% for AGIs over 100k)


Estimated median household income in 2007: $44,142
This zip code:  $44,142
Pennsylvania:  $48,576
Schuylkill Haven, PA (17972) map

Nearest zip codes: 17929, 17933, 17979, 17922, 17901, 17951.


Percentage of family households:
This zip code:  68.7%
Whole state:  67.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:  5.7%
Whole state:  5.0%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Housing units in zip code 17972 with a mortgage: 1,596 (148 second mortgage, 233 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 1,003


Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $1,062

Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $399

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This zip code:  6.9%
Whole state:  11.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This zip code:  1.7%
Whole state:  5.1%

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  6.1
State:  6.4

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.3
State:  4.2


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Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages:

 

Year house built:
  • 1999 to March 2000: 31
  • 1995 to 1998: 177
  • 1990 to 1994: 232
  • 1980 to 1989: 517
  • 1970 to 1979: 795
  • 1960 to 1969: 370
  • 1950 to 1959: 543
  • 1940 to 1949: 306
  • 1939 or earlier: 1,762



Zip code 17972 satellite photo by USGS


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Schuylkill Haven, PA (17972):
  • no bedroom: 0
  • 1 bedrooms: 99
  • 2 bedrooms: 705
  • 3 bedrooms: 1,962
  • 4 bedrooms: 558
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 121


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments and housing units:
  • no bedroom: 69
  • 1 bedrooms: 259
  • 2 bedrooms: 403
  • 3 bedrooms: 205
  • 4 bedrooms: 60
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 0



Vehicles available in 17972 zip code in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 210
  • 1 vehicle: 901
  • 2 vehicles: 1,564
  • 3 vehicles: 534
  • 4 vehicles: 177
  • 5 or more vehicles: 59


Vehicles available in renter-occupied apartments:
  • no vehicle: 261
  • 1 vehicle: 433
  • 2 vehicles: 260
  • 3 vehicles: 39
  • 4 vehicles: 3
  • 5 or more vehicles: 0



Estimated household income distribution in 2007:

Zip code 17972 household income distribution in 2007

Zip code 17972 house/condo values in 2007


Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2007 in zip code 17972:

  • Less than $10,000: 39
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 20
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 33
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 38
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 39
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 42
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 45
  • $40,000 to $49,999: 105
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 73
  • $60,000 to $69,999: 137
  • $70,000 to $79,999: 125
  • $80,000 to $89,999: 153
  • $90,000 to $99,999: 173
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 515
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 356
  • $150,000 to $174,999: 298
  • $175,000 to $199,999: 264
  • $200,000 to $249,999: 268
  • $250,000 to $299,999: 251
  • $300,000 to $399,999: 158
  • $400,000 to $499,999: 36
  • $500,000 to $749,999: 34
  • $750,000 to $999,999: 7
  • $1,000,000 or more: 3
 



17972 rent paid by renters


Rent paid by renters in 2007 in zip code 17972:

  • Less than $100: 21
  • $100 to $149: 17
  • $150 to $199: 51
  • $200 to $249: 64
  • $250 to $299: 53
  • $300 to $349: 85
  • $350 to $399: 74
  • $400 to $449: 90
  • $450 to $499: 76
  • $500 to $549: 66
  • $550 to $599: 10
  • $650 to $699: 8
  • $700 to $749: 18
  • No cash rent: 93
 


Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2007: $74,229.


Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2007 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $138,322
  • Black or African American householders: $106,276
  • Some other race householders: $183,939
  • Two or more races householders: $119,847
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $129,820

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $128,241 (it was $79,000 in 2000)
17972:  $128,241
Pennsylvania:  $155,000
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $70,130 - $146,757

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $185,194
Here:  $185,194
State:  $224,371

Townhouses or other attached units: $105,912
Here:  $105,912
State:  $160,289

In 2-unit structures: $143,069
Here:  $143,069
State:  $153,822

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $83,336
Here:  $83,336
State:  $204,155

Mobile homes: $35,985
Here:  $35,985
State:  $35,442


Owners and renters by unit type in %



Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 2,759
  • One, attached: 650
  • Two: 243
  • 3 or 4: 152
  • 5 to 9: 159
  • 10 to 19: 87
  • 20 to 49: 6
  • 50 or more: 114
  • Mobile homes: 556
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 7
17972 zip code mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 4,287 (81%)
  • Carpooled: 555 (10%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 29 (1%)
  • Subway or elevated: 4 (0%)
  • Walked: 213 (4%)
  • Other means: 13 (0%)
  • Worked at home: 186 (4%)
 

17972 zip code travel time to work

Travel time to work

  • Less than 5 minutes: 223
  • 5 to 9 minutes: 746
  • 10 to 14 minutes: 1104
  • 15 to 19 minutes: 906
  • 20 to 24 minutes: 646
  • 25 to 29 minutes: 176
  • 30 to 34 minutes: 319
  • 35 to 39 minutes: 108
  • 40 to 44 minutes: 152
  • 45 to 59 minutes: 304
  • 60 to 89 minutes: 368
  • 90 or more minutes: 49
 

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 76.8%


Household type by relationship
Households: 10,745

  • In family households: 9,131 (2,409 male householders, 666 female householders)
    2,512 spouses, 3,077 children (2,828 natural, 127 adopted, 122 stepchildren), 112 grandchildren, 22 brothers or sisters, 46 parents, 66 other relatives, 221 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 1,614 (644 male householders (512 living alone)), 759 female householders (694 living alone)), 211 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 202 (130 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 1,405 2-persons, 799 3-persons, 588 4-persons, 201 5-persons, 57 6-persons, 25 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 1,206 1-person, 190 2-persons, 1 3-persons, 6 4-persons.

1,868 married couples with children.
483 single-parent households (142 men, 341 women).

96.6% of residents of 17972 zip code speak English at home.
0.8% of residents speak Spanish at home (45% very well, 43% well, 12% not well).
2.3% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (81% very well, 15% well, 3% not well, 1% not at all).
0.3% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (25% very well, 21% well, 54% not well).

Foreign born population: 153 (1.4%)
(58.8% of them are naturalized citizens)

This zip code:  1.4%
Whole state:  4.1%

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:



  • Germany (46%)
  • Italy (12%)
  • Korea (10%)
  • Canada (7%)
  • United Kingdom (5%)
  • Other Western Europe (5%)
  • Philippines (5%)



Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 7
  • 1990 to 1994: 9
  • 1985 to 1989: 39
  • 1980 to 1984: 0
  • 1975 to 1979: 22
  • 1970 to 1974: 7
  • 1970 to 1974: 7
  • 1965 to 1969: 62

White population: 10,787
Black population: 71
American Indian population: 9
Asian population: 64
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population: 3
Some other race population: 21
Two or more races population: 59

Zip code 17972 races chart


First ancestries reported:

 German: 4040
 Irish: 981
 Pennsylvania German: 501
 Italian: 465
 United States or American: 433
 Dutch: 356
 Other groups: 330
 Polish: 326
 English: 229
 Welsh: 184
 Lithuanian: 168
 Slovak: 132
 Ukrainian: 117
 Scottish: 88
 Austrian: 55
 Scotch-Irish: 49
 Hungarian: 48
 Swedish: 48
 Russian: 47
 European: 44
 Czechoslovakian: 39
 Arab:: 31
 Czech: 30
 Armenian: 27
 Lebanese: 25
 Swiss: 23
 French (except Basque): 19
 Greek: 16
 French Canadian: 13
 British: 12
 Canadian: 12
 Portuguese: 9
 Subsaharan African:: 7
 African: 7
 Finnish: 6
 Macedonian: 6
 Arab/Arabic: 6
 West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups):: 6
 Jamaican: 6



Zip code 17972 topographic map

Private primary/middle school not listed on the city page:
  • ST AMBROSE SCHOOL (Students: 204; Location: 302 RANDEL STREET, SHUYKL HAVEN, PA; Grades: KG - 8)

Facitilies with environmental interests located in this zip code:

  • BLUE MTN MACK DIST (RT 61 in SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, PA)
    STATE MASTER (Pennsylvania database) - RCRIS-PAD987350915, HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM
    Small Quantity Generators, between 100 kg and 1000 kg of hazardous waste/month (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
    Organizations: OPERNAME (CONTACT/OPERATOR) , GRAZEL JOHN (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • BLUE MOUNTAIN HS ( in SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, PA)
    (National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-3891
    Organizations: BLUE MOUNTAIN SD (SCHOOL DISTRICT)
  • AMERICAN ARGO CORP (MARKET & MARGARETTA STS in SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, PA)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Business NAICS classification: OUTERWEAR KNITTING MILLS.
    Organizations: OPERNAME (CONTACT/OPERATOR) , OWNERNAME (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • A ABLE ASSOCIATES (355 CENTER AVE in SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, PA)
    Large Quantity Generators, more that 1000 kg of hazardous waste/month (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
  • BECKER BROTHERS TOYOTA INCORPORATED (455 ROUTE 61 SOUTH in SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, PA)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    Business SIC classification: MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS (NEW AND USED); GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOPS; AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOPS
  • BLUE MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL (PA RTE 443 in SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, PA)
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    Business SIC classification: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS
    Alternative names: BLUE MOUNTAIN SCHOOL DIST, BLUE MOUNTAIN SCHOOL DISTRIC
  • BLUE MOUNTAIN MACK SERVICE (471 ROUTE 61S in SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, PA)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    Business SIC classification: AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOPS
  • AMERICAN ARGO WILLOW LAKE PL (0.5 MI S OF 5TH ST & in SCHOOL HAVEN, PA)
    Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, less than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
    Organizations: COORDINATED PROPERTIES INC (CONTACT/OWNER)


Median worth of mobile homes: $30,448

Zip code 17972 marital status for males
Zip code 17972 marital status for females


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1%

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (66%)
  • Electricity (16%)
  • Coal or coke (13%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
  • Utility gas (1%)
  • Wood (1%)


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 9689
  • Northeast: 508
  • Midwest: 203
  • South: 306
  • West: 60

69% of the 17972 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 73% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 46% lived in Pennsylvania.

Population in 1990: 6,199. Population change in the 1990s: +4,815 (+77.7%).

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:




Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 100
Here:  8.5%
Pennsylvania:  16.0%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 38
Here:  7.2%
Pennsylvania:  13.1%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 76
Here:  22.8%
Pennsylvania:  37.3%


Educational Attainment


School Enrollment by Level of School



Class of Workers



Companies with federal contracts located in this zip code:

  • YACKENCHICK, CHARLES A JR (1403 SWEET ARROW LAKE RD in SCHUYLKILL HAV, PA; small business): $49,792 in 2 contracts from 2004 to 2005
    $75,000 with Navy for Construction of Structures and Facilities -- Other Utilities. Taking place in DC. Signed on 2005-08-24. Completion date: 2005-11-25.
    $-25,208 with Navy for Construction of Structures and Facilities -- Sewage and Waste Facilities. Taking place in DC. Signed on 2004-11-24. Completion date: 2004-02-28.


Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Child Day Care Services (100-249 employees: 1 establishment, 20-49 employees: 1 establishment, 5-9 employees: 3 establishments, 1-4 employees: 2 establishments)
  • Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: Temporary Help Services (100-249: 1)

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)




People in group quarters
  • 128 people in nursing homes
  • 28 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 18 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 16 people in religious group quarters
  • 14 people in other noninstitutional group quarters





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