The 17961 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Orwigsburg, PA (Schuylkill County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 6,590. It is estimated that 31.4% of residents in the 17961 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 50.4 years. In this Pennsylvania region, an estimated 31.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $42,804. The median household income is $67,880, while about 2% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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In ZIP Code 17961, 95.5% of the population graduated high school, while 31.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 12.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.8% in this Schuylkill County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 36.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 16.2% |
| Associate's degree | 10.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 19.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 12.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 17961 are older than average. The median age of 50.4 years in ZIP Code 17961 is approximately 32.28% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 82.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 31.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.3% of the population in 17961 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 15.3% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.9% of 17961 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 9.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 15.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.5% |
| 85 years and over | 4.6% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 17961 is $67,880, while the region's mean household income is $96,751. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $42,804. The per capita income in ZIP Code 17961 of $42,804 is approximately 24.6% more than the per capita income in Pennsylvania overall of $34,352. An estimated 1.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 84.21% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.7% of the population in 17961 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 19.5% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 1.7% of 17961 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 1.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 21.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 19.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 7.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 8.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 17961, 98.2% is one race, while 1.8% are two or more races. Approximately 2.1% of 17961 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 17961 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (95.4%), followed by Asian (3.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Asian | 3.9% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.6% |
| Some other race | 1.7% |
In ZIP Code 17961, 94.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.4% 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 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 2.2% |
| Other languages | 0.4% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 17961, an estimated 25.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 14.9% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Schuylkill County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 12.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 14.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 25.0% |
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 17961 | 8.2¢/kWh | 2.76¢/kWh | 0.64¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 21.47¢/kWh | 13.68¢/kWh | 9.82¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.83¢/kWh | 13.51¢/kWh | 8.66¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 17961 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.72 | ||
| Feb | 4.38 | ||
| Mar | 4.89 | ||
| Apr | 5.29 | ||
| May | 5.36 | ||
| Jun | 5.49 | ||
| Jul | 5.72 | ||
| Aug | 5.52 | ||
| Sep | 5.38 | ||
| Oct | 4.33 | ||
| Nov | 3.65 | ||
| Dec | 2.98 |
In 17961, 57.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 29.0 minutes. Approximately 29.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 17961 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 19.8% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.8% of 17961 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.4% |
| Construction | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 19.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.4% |
| Retail trade | 9.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.5% |
| Information | 0.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 29.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 3.3% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.7% |
| Public administration | 4.2% |