ZIP code 17972
Where is ZIP code 17972?
Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania
Schuylkill County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 17972 belongs to Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania in Schuylkill County. 17972 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 223, 272, 484, 570, 610, 717 and 835. About 11,826 people live in the 17972 area, where the median household income is $68,558. The closest ZIP codes are 17929 (Cressona, 1.3 mi west), 17922 (Auburn, 3 mi southeast) and 17933 (Friedensburg, 4.2 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 17972 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Schuylkill Haven |
| Also accepted | Landingville, Schuykl Havn |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Schuylkill County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 223, 272, 484, 570, 610, 717, 835 |
| Coordinates | 40.6306, -76.17 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 179 |
Population and income in 17972
| Population | 11,826 · higher than 80% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 243 · lower than 51% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.3 years · lower than 67% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $68,558 · lower than 56% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $34,049 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 23% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $169,600 · lower than 61% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $920 a month |
| Housing units | 5,186 |
| Households | 4,724 (2.43 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 76% / 24% |
| Land area | 48.61 sq mi (plus 0.03 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 17972. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 17972
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17929 | Cressona, PA | 1.3 mi W | Standard |
| 17922 | Auburn, PA | 3 mi SE | Standard |
| 17933 | Friedensburg, PA | 4.2 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 17901 | Pottsville, PA | 4.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 17961 | Orwigsburg, PA | 4.6 mi E | Standard |
| 17965 | Port Carbon, PA | 4.6 mi N | Standard |
| 17951 | Mar Lin, PA | 5.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 17979 | Summit Station, PA | 5.5 mi S | PO Box only |
| 17974 | Seltzer, PA | 5.6 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 17930 | Cumbola, PA | 5.8 mi N | PO Box only |
| 17970 | Saint Clair, PA | 6.2 mi N | Standard |
| 17954 | Minersville, PA | 6.3 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 17972 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 17972
123 MAIN ST
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN PA 17972
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts LANDINGVILLE and SCHUYKL HAVN as the city name for 17972. Avoid Adamsdale and Bohrmans Mill: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (17972-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 17972?
- 17972 is a Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania ZIP code. Landingville and Schuykl Havn are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 17972 in?
- ZIP code 17972 is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- What time zone is ZIP code 17972 in?
- 17972 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 17972?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 17972 use area codes 223, 272, 484, 570, 610, 717 and 835.
- What is the population of ZIP code 17972?
- About 11,826 people live in ZIP code 17972, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 17972?
- The median household income in 17972 is $68,558 a year, lower than 56% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 17972?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 17972 are 17929 (Cressona, 1.3 miles), 17922 (Auburn, 3 miles), 17933 (Friedensburg, 4.2 miles) and 17901 (Pottsville, 4.3 miles).