The 17960 ZIP Code is primarily associated with New Ringgold, PA (Schuylkill County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 4,114. It is estimated that 27.0% of residents in the 17960 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 48.9 years. In this Pennsylvania region, an estimated 22.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $33,230. Approximately 4% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $67,708.
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In ZIP Code 17960, 89.6% of the population graduated high school, while 22.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 43.4% in this Schuylkill County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 5.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 43.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 14.8% |
| Associate's degree | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 14.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 8.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 17960 are older than average. The median age of 48.9 years in ZIP Code 17960 is approximately 28.35% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 27.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.2% of the population in 17960 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 14.5% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.3% of 17960 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 6.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 14.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 16.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 9.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 10.6% |
| 85 years and over | 0.3% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 17960 is $67,708, while the region's mean household income is $79,910. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $33,230. The per capita income in ZIP Code 17960 of $33,230 is approximately 3.27% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,352. An estimated 3.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 61.05% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.8% of the population in 17960 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 20.7% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.6% of 17960 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 1.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 11.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 9.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 20.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 23.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 17960, 99.4% is one race, while 0.6% are two or more races. Approximately 2.9% of 17960 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 17960 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.0%), followed by Black or African American (1.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.0% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 17960, 96.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Schuylkill County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 96.6% |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 17960, an estimated 26.4% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 21.4% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.6% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Schuylkill County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 26.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 21.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 8.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 19.1% |
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 17960 | 8.2¢/kWh | 2.76¢/kWh | 0.64¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 20.3¢/kWh | 14.86¢/kWh | 10.33¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.65¢/kWh | 13.92¢/kWh | 8.58¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 17960 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.53 | 5.84 | |
| Feb | 4.6 | 6.31 | |
| Mar | 4.77 | 7.02 | |
| Apr | 5.34 | 7.3 | |
| May | 5.61 | 7.13 | |
| Jun | 5.54 | 6.95 | |
| Jul | 5.78 | 6.51 | |
| Aug | 5.6 | 6.65 | |
| Sep | 5.41 | 7.02 | |
| Oct | 4.38 | 6.92 | |
| Nov | 3.57 | 5.99 | |
| Dec | 3 | 5.46 |
In 17960, 59.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 32.0 minutes. Approximately 20.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 17960 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 20.5% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 17960 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 3.1% |
| Construction | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 20.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 5.0% |
| Retail trade | 13.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.5% |
| Information | 0.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 5.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 20.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 3.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.1% |
| Public administration | 2.7% |