ZIP code 17970
Where is ZIP code 17970?
Saint Clair, Pennsylvania
Schuylkill County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 17970 belongs to Saint Clair, Pennsylvania in Schuylkill County. 17970 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 3,171 people live in the 17970 area, where the median household income is $67,703. The closest ZIP codes are 17965 (Port Carbon, 2 mi southeast), 17901 (Pottsville, 2.7 mi southwest) and 17974 (Seltzer, 2.7 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 17970 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Saint Clair |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Schuylkill County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 272, 570 |
| Coordinates | 40.7193, -76.1924 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 179 |
Population and income in 17970
| Population | 3,171 · higher than 57% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2,491 · higher than 88% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.4 years · lower than 55% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $67,703 · lower than 58% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $33,736 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 18% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $73,900 · lower than 97% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,034 a month |
| Housing units | 1,903 |
| Households | 1,508 (2.1 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 74% / 27% |
| Land area | 1.27 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 17970. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 17970
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17965 | Port Carbon, PA | 2 mi SE | Standard |
| 17901 | Pottsville, PA | 2.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 17974 | Seltzer, PA | 2.7 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 17930 | Cumbola, PA | 2.8 mi E | PO Box only |
| 17951 | Mar Lin, PA | 3.5 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 17959 | New Philadelphia, PA | 4 mi E | Standard |
| 17954 | Minersville, PA | 4.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 17931 | Frackville, PA | 4.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 17932 | Frackville, PA | 4.9 mi NW | Unique |
| 17944 | Llewellyn, PA | 5.6 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 17934 | Gilberton, PA | 5.6 mi N | Standard |
| 17953 | Middleport, PA | 5.7 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 17970 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 17970
123 MAIN ST
SAINT CLAIR PA 17970
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Arnots Addition, Dark Water and East Mines: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (17970-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 17970?
- 17970 is a Saint Clair, Pennsylvania ZIP code.
- What county is 17970 in?
- ZIP code 17970 is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- What time zone is ZIP code 17970 in?
- 17970 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 17970?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 17970 use area codes 272 and 570.
- What is the population of ZIP code 17970?
- About 3,171 people live in ZIP code 17970, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 17970?
- The median household income in 17970 is $67,703 a year, lower than 58% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 17970?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 17970 are 17965 (Port Carbon, 2 miles), 17901 (Pottsville, 2.7 miles), 17974 (Seltzer, 2.7 miles) and 17930 (Cumbola, 2.8 miles).