ZIP code 17948
Where is ZIP code 17948?
Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania
Schuylkill County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 17948 belongs to Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania in Schuylkill County. 17948 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 4,188 people live in the 17948 area, where the median household income is $47,813. The closest ZIP codes are 17976 (Shenandoah, 3.4 mi west), 17934 (Gilberton, 4.1 mi west) and 18220 (Delano, 4.1 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 17948 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Mahanoy City |
| Also accepted | Morea, New Boston |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Schuylkill County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 272, 570 |
| Coordinates | 40.8123, -76.1396 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 179 |
Population and income in 17948
| Population | 4,188 · higher than 62% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 218 · lower than 53% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.6 years · lower than 82% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $47,813 · lower than 93% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $22,768 |
| Below the poverty line | 32% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 8.8% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $55,100 · lower than 99% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $916 a month |
| Housing units | 2,526 |
| Households | 1,615 (2.59 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 64% / 36% |
| Land area | 19.18 sq mi (plus 0.19 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 17948. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 17948
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17976 | Shenandoah, PA | 3.4 mi W | Standard |
| 17934 | Gilberton, PA | 4.1 mi W | Standard |
| 18220 | Delano, PA | 4.1 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 18214 | Barnesville, PA | 4.1 mi E | Standard |
| 17932 | Frackville, PA | 5.1 mi W | Unique |
| 17931 | Frackville, PA | 5.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 17952 | Mary D, PA | 5.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 17946 | Lost Creek, PA | 5.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 17949 | Mahanoy Plane, PA | 5.6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 17967 | Ringtown, PA | 5.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 17925 | Brockton, PA | 5.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 18245 | Quakake, PA | 6.1 mi NE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 17948 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 17948
123 MAIN ST
MAHANOY CITY PA 17948
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts MOREA and NEW BOSTON as the city name for 17948. Avoid Boston Run, Bowmans, Coles, Craigs and Hills Terrace and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (17948-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 17948?
- 17948 is a Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania ZIP code. Morea and New Boston are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 17948 in?
- ZIP code 17948 is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- What time zone is ZIP code 17948 in?
- 17948 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 17948?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 17948 use area codes 272 and 570.
- What is the population of ZIP code 17948?
- About 4,188 people live in ZIP code 17948, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 17948?
- The median household income in 17948 is $47,813 a year, lower than 93% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 17948?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 17948 are 17976 (Shenandoah, 3.4 miles), 17934 (Gilberton, 4.1 miles), 18220 (Delano, 4.1 miles) and 18214 (Barnesville, 4.1 miles).