ZIP code 17961
Where is ZIP code 17961?
Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania
Schuylkill County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 17961 belongs to Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania in Schuylkill County. 17961 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, 484, 570, 610 and 835. About 6,740 people live in the 17961 area, where the median household income is $94,941. The closest ZIP codes are 17922 (Auburn, 4.2 mi southwest), 17972 (Schuylkill Haven, 4.6 mi west) and 19549 (Port Clinton, 5.2 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 17961 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Orwigsburg |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Schuylkill County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 272, 484, 570, 610, 835 |
| Coordinates | 40.6431, -76.084 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 179 |
Population and income in 17961
| Population | 6,740 · higher than 70% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 263 · higher than 50% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median age | 45.6 years · higher than 57% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Median household income | $94,941 · higher than 81% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $53,940 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 36% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $242,100 · higher than 68% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $953 a month |
| Housing units | 2,819 |
| Households | 2,649 (2.44 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 79% / 21% |
| Land area | 25.62 sq mi (plus 0.06 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 17961. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 17961
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17922 | Auburn, PA | 4.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 17972 | Schuylkill Haven, PA | 4.6 mi W | Standard |
| 19549 | Port Clinton, PA | 5.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 17930 | Cumbola, PA | 5.5 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 17959 | New Philadelphia, PA | 5.5 mi N | Standard |
| 17965 | Port Carbon, PA | 5.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 17929 | Cressona, PA | 5.9 mi W | Standard |
| 17953 | Middleport, PA | 6.2 mi N | Standard |
| 17901 | Pottsville, PA | 7.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 17925 | Brockton, PA | 7.5 mi N | Standard |
| 17970 | Saint Clair, PA | 7.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 19526 | Hamburg, PA | 8.3 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 17961 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 17961
123 MAIN ST
ORWIGSBURG PA 17961
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Deer Lake, Drehersville, Frisbie, Molino and Pinedale and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (17961-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 17961?
- 17961 is a Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania ZIP code.
- What county is 17961 in?
- ZIP code 17961 is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- What time zone is ZIP code 17961 in?
- 17961 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 17961?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 17961 use area codes 272, 484, 570, 610 and 835.
- What is the population of ZIP code 17961?
- About 6,740 people live in ZIP code 17961, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 17961?
- The median household income in 17961 is $94,941 a year, higher than 81% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 17961?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 17961 are 17922 (Auburn, 4.2 miles), 17972 (Schuylkill Haven, 4.6 miles), 19549 (Port Clinton, 5.2 miles) and 17930 (Cumbola, 5.5 miles).