ZIP code 17901
Where is ZIP code 17901?
Pottsville, Pennsylvania
Schuylkill County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 17901 belongs to Pottsville, Pennsylvania in Schuylkill County. 17901 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 272 and 570. About 22,371 people live in the 17901 area, where the median household income is $62,484. The closest ZIP codes are 17974 (Seltzer, 1.4 mi northwest), 17951 (Mar Lin, 1.4 mi west) and 17954 (Minersville, 2.5 mi west).
| ZIP code | 17901 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Pottsville |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Schuylkill County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 272, 570 |
| Coordinates | 40.684, -76.2123 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 179 |
Population and income in 17901
| Population | 22,371 · higher than 90% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 282 · higher than 51% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median age | 46.5 years · higher than 62% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $62,484 · lower than 69% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $35,524 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 23% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $152,100 · lower than 72% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $825 a month |
| Housing units | 11,278 |
| Households | 10,008 (2.16 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 70% / 30% |
| Land area | 79.42 sq mi (plus 0.46 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 17901. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 17901
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17974 | Seltzer, PA | 1.4 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 17951 | Mar Lin, PA | 1.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 17954 | Minersville, PA | 2.5 mi W | Standard |
| 17965 | Port Carbon, PA | 2.6 mi E | Standard |
| 17970 | Saint Clair, PA | 2.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 17944 | Llewellyn, PA | 3.6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 17929 | Cressona, PA | 3.9 mi S | Standard |
| 17930 | Cumbola, PA | 4.3 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 17972 | Schuylkill Haven, PA | 4.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 17959 | New Philadelphia, PA | 5.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 17933 | Friedensburg, PA | 5.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 17923 | Branchdale, PA | 6.5 mi W | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 17901 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 17901
123 MAIN ST
POTTSVILLE PA 17901
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Becks, Buck Run, Bunker Hill, Dieners Hill and Duncott and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (17901-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 17901?
- 17901 is a Pottsville, Pennsylvania ZIP code.
- What county is 17901 in?
- ZIP code 17901 is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- What time zone is ZIP code 17901 in?
- 17901 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 17901?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 17901 use area codes 272 and 570.
- What is the population of ZIP code 17901?
- About 22,371 people live in ZIP code 17901, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 17901?
- The median household income in 17901 is $62,484 a year, lower than 69% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 17901?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 17901 are 17974 (Seltzer, 1.4 miles), 17951 (Mar Lin, 1.4 miles), 17954 (Minersville, 2.5 miles) and 17965 (Port Carbon, 2.6 miles).