ZIP code 17943
Where is ZIP code 17943?
Lavelle, Pennsylvania
Schuylkill County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 17943 belongs to Lavelle, Pennsylvania in Schuylkill County. 17943 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Lavelle post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 272 and 570. About 42 people live in the 17943 area. The closest ZIP codes are 17945 (Locustdale, 1 mi north), 17921 (Ashland, 2.2 mi east) and 17936 (Gordon, 2.7 mi east).
| ZIP code | 17943 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lavelle |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Schuylkill County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 272, 570 |
| Coordinates | 40.7634, -76.3827 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 179 |
Population and income in 17943
| Population | 42 · lower than 98% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 316 · higher than 54% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median age | 89.4 years · higher than 100% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 9.5% / 91% |
| Income per person | $23,855 |
| Below the poverty line | 81% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 0.0% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 38 |
| Households | 38 (1.11 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 11% / 90% |
| Land area | 0.13 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 17943. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 17943
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17945 | Locustdale, PA | 1 mi N | PO Box only |
| 17921 | Ashland, PA | 2.2 mi E | Standard |
| 17936 | Gordon, PA | 2.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 17851 | Mount Carmel, PA | 2.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 17840 | Locust Gap, PA | 3 mi W | Standard |
| 17888 | Wilburton, PA | 3.4 mi N | Standard |
| 17920 | Aristes, PA | 4.1 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 17832 | Marion Heights, PA | 5.2 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 17834 | Kulpmont, PA | 5.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 17935 | Girardville, PA | 5.4 mi E | Standard |
| 17923 | Branchdale, PA | 7.3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 17949 | Mahanoy Plane, PA | 7.6 mi E | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 17943 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 17943
PO BOX 123
LAVELLE PA 17943
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (17943-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 17943?
- 17943 is a Lavelle, Pennsylvania ZIP code.
- What county is 17943 in?
- ZIP code 17943 is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- What time zone is ZIP code 17943 in?
- 17943 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 17943?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 17943 use area codes 272 and 570.
- What is the population of ZIP code 17943?
- About 42 people live in ZIP code 17943, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 17943 for a street address?
- No. 17943 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Lavelle use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 17943?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 17943 are 17945 (Locustdale, 1 miles), 17921 (Ashland, 2.2 miles), 17936 (Gordon, 2.7 miles) and 17851 (Mount Carmel, 2.9 miles).