ZIP code 17974
Where is ZIP code 17974?
Seltzer, Pennsylvania
Schuylkill County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 17974 belongs to Seltzer, Pennsylvania in Schuylkill County. 17974 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Seltzer post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 272 and 570. About 312 people live in the 17974 area, where the median household income is $111,488. The closest ZIP codes are 17951 (Mar Lin, 0.9 mi south), 17901 (Pottsville, 1.4 mi southeast) and 17954 (Minersville, 1.4 mi west).
| ZIP code | 17974 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Seltzer |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Schuylkill County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 272, 570 |
| Coordinates | 40.6954, -76.2338 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 179 |
Population and income in 17974
| Population | 312 · lower than 81% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 4,105 · higher than 92% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median age | 29.6 years · lower than 95% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 47% |
| Median household income | $111,488 · higher than 89% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $39,959 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 15% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $119,200 · lower than 84% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 129 |
| Households | 129 (2.42 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 85% / 16% |
| Land area | 0.08 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 17974. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 17974
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17951 | Mar Lin, PA | 0.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 17901 | Pottsville, PA | 1.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 17954 | Minersville, PA | 1.4 mi W | Standard |
| 17970 | Saint Clair, PA | 2.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 17944 | Llewellyn, PA | 2.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 17965 | Port Carbon, PA | 3.6 mi E | Standard |
| 17929 | Cressona, PA | 5.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 17930 | Cumbola, PA | 5.1 mi E | PO Box only |
| 17972 | Schuylkill Haven, PA | 5.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 17923 | Branchdale, PA | 5.6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 17931 | Frackville, PA | 6 mi N | Standard |
| 17932 | Frackville, PA | 6.1 mi N | Unique |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 17974 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 17974
PO BOX 123
SELTZER PA 17974
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (17974-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 17974?
- 17974 is a Seltzer, Pennsylvania ZIP code.
- What county is 17974 in?
- ZIP code 17974 is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- What time zone is ZIP code 17974 in?
- 17974 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 17974?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 17974 use area codes 272 and 570.
- What is the population of ZIP code 17974?
- About 312 people live in ZIP code 17974, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 17974?
- The median household income in 17974 is $111,488 a year, higher than 89% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
- Can I use 17974 for a street address?
- No. 17974 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Seltzer use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 17974?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 17974 are 17951 (Mar Lin, 0.9 miles), 17901 (Pottsville, 1.4 miles), 17954 (Minersville, 1.4 miles) and 17970 (Saint Clair, 2.7 miles).