The 17985 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Zion Grove, PA (Schuylkill County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 1,204. It is estimated that 25.6% of residents in the 17985 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 47.7 years. In this Pennsylvania region, an estimated 15.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $28,098. The median household income is approximately $58,563, and an estimated 2% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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In ZIP Code 17985, 92.7% of the population graduated high school, while 15.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 47.7% in this Schuylkill County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 47.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 17.4% |
| Associate's degree | 12.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 9.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 17985 are older than average. The median age of 47.7 years in ZIP Code 17985 is approximately 25.2% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 82.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 25.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.0% of the population in 17985 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.5% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.6% of 17985 residents are aged under 5 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 10.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 9.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.3% |
| 85 years and over | 3.8% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 17985 is $58,563, while the region's mean household income is $62,575. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $28,098. The per capita income in ZIP Code 17985 of $28,098 is approximately 18.21% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,352. An estimated 2.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 74.74% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 27.2% of the population in 17985 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.6% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 0.6% of 17985 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 15.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 27.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 17985, 99.6% is one race, while 0.4% are two or more races. Approximately 1.8% of 17985 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 17985 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.7%), followed by Some other race (1.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.7% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.3% |
In ZIP Code 17985, 97.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.6% 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 | 97.0% |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 17985, an estimated 26.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 20.5% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Schuylkill County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 20.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 15.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 19.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 26.3% |
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 17985 | 8.2¢/kWh | 2.76¢/kWh | 0.64¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 20.92¢/kWh | 14.19¢/kWh | 10.33¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.83¢/kWh | 13.92¢/kWh | 8.58¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 17985 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.6 | 5.84 | |
| Feb | 4.26 | 6.31 | |
| Mar | 4.83 | 7.02 | |
| Apr | 5.12 | 7.3 | |
| May | 5.44 | 7.13 | |
| Jun | 5.47 | 6.95 | |
| Jul | 5.75 | 6.51 | |
| Aug | 5.6 | 6.65 | |
| Sep | 5.09 | 7.02 | |
| Oct | 4.32 | 6.92 | |
| Nov | 3.58 | 5.99 | |
| Dec | 2.84 | 5.46 |
In 17985, 65.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 30.1 minutes. Approximately 22.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 17985 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 19.4% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 17985 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 3.0% |
| Construction | 9.8% |
| Manufacturing | 22.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.8% |
| Retail trade | 10.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.1% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 19.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 4.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.1% |
| Public administration | 3.6% |