ZIP code 17946
Where is ZIP code 17946?
Lost Creek, Pennsylvania
Schuylkill County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 17946 belongs to Lost Creek, Pennsylvania in Schuylkill County. 17946 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Lost Creek post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 272 and 570. About 185 people live in the 17946 area, where the median household income is $125,100. The closest ZIP codes are 17949 (Mahanoy Plane, 1 mi south), 17934 (Gilberton, 1.5 mi southeast) and 17932 (Frackville, 1.8 mi south).
| ZIP code | 17946 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lost Creek |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Schuylkill County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 272, 570 |
| Coordinates | 40.8081, -76.2407 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 179 |
Population and income in 17946
| Population | 185 · lower than 88% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 108 · lower than 65% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.8 years · lower than 59% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 66% / 34% |
| Median household income | $125,100 · higher than 94% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $42,881 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 0.0% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $164,300 · lower than 64% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 102 |
| Households | 74 (2.5 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 1.72 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 17946. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 17946
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17949 | Mahanoy Plane, PA | 1 mi S | PO Box only |
| 17934 | Gilberton, PA | 1.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 17932 | Frackville, PA | 1.8 mi S | Unique |
| 17931 | Frackville, PA | 1.8 mi S | Standard |
| 17976 | Shenandoah, PA | 2 mi E | Standard |
| 17935 | Girardville, PA | 2.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 17967 | Ringtown, PA | 3.3 mi N | Standard |
| 17948 | Mahanoy City, PA | 5.3 mi E | Standard |
| 17920 | Aristes, PA | 5.8 mi W | PO Box only |
| 17921 | Ashland, PA | 5.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 17936 | Gordon, PA | 6.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 17970 | Saint Clair, PA | 6.6 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 17946 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 17946
PO BOX 123
LOST CREEK PA 17946
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Raven Run: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (17946-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 17946?
- 17946 is a Lost Creek, Pennsylvania ZIP code.
- What county is 17946 in?
- ZIP code 17946 is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- What time zone is ZIP code 17946 in?
- 17946 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 17946?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 17946 use area codes 272 and 570.
- What is the population of ZIP code 17946?
- About 185 people live in ZIP code 17946, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 17946?
- The median household income in 17946 is $125,100 a year, higher than 94% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
- Can I use 17946 for a street address?
- No. 17946 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Lost Creek use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 17946?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 17946 are 17949 (Mahanoy Plane, 1 miles), 17934 (Gilberton, 1.5 miles), 17932 (Frackville, 1.8 miles) and 17931 (Frackville, 1.8 miles).