ZIP code 17961
The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 17961 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Orwigsburg, PA. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 17961 ZIP code area.
17961 is the zip code for
Orwigsburg, PA
- Also in this location:
- Deer Lake, PA
- Total population
- 6,958▲
- Housing units
- 3,012▲
- Land area
(sq. miles) - 26.62
- Density
(people per sq. mile) - 261.38▲
- Water area
(sq. miles) - 0.05
Demographic data for zip code 17961
- Male
- 3,324▲
- Female
- 3,634▲
- Median age
- Male
- 44.30
- Female
- 48.20
Gender:
Gender
- Total households
- 2,826▲
- Family households
- 1,897▲
- Nonfamily households
- 929▲
- Average household size
- 2.36▼
- Average family size
- 2.88▼
Households:
Households
- Total housing units
- 3,012▲
- Occupied housing units
- 2,826▲
- Owner-occupied
- 2,234▲
- Renter-occupied
- 592▲
- Vacant housing units
- 186▲
Housing units:
Housing units
- Under 5 years
- 318▼
- 5 to 9 years
- 397▼
- 10 to 14 years
- 442▼
- 15 to 19 years
- 373▼
- 20 to 24 years
- 288▲
- 25 to 34 years
- 587▼
- 35 to 44 years
- 942▼
- 45 to 54 years
- 1,124▲
- 55 to 59 years
- 531▲
- 60 to 64 years
- 510▲
- 65 to 74 years
- 665▲
- 75 to 84 years
- 497▲
- 85 years and over
- 284▲
- Median age
- 46.20▲
Age:
Age
- White
- 6,627
- Hispanic or Latino
- 93
- Black or African American
- 43
- Asian
- 122
- American Indian & Alaska Native
- 11
- Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
- 4
- Other (One Race)
- 1
- Two or More Races
- 57
Race:
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data
Economic data for zip code 17961
- Population
(16 years and over) - 5,770
- Civilian labor force
- 3,719
- Employed
- 3,529
- Unemployed
- 190
- Armed Forces
- 0
- Not in labor force
- 2,051
- Percent Unemployed
- 5.1%
Employment status:
Employment status
- Workers
(16 years and over) - 3,356
- Car, truck, or van
- Drove alone
- 2,976
- Carpooled
- 220
- Public transportation
(excluding taxicab) - 28
- Walked
- 33
- Other means
- 9
- Worked at home
- 90
- Mean travel time
- 25.8 min.
Commuting to work:
Commuting to work
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 3,529
- Management / business / science / arts
- 1,289
- Service
- 449
- Sales / office
- 702
- Natural resources / construction / maintenance
- 409
- Production / transportation / material moving
- 680
Occupation:
Occupation
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 3,529
- Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
- 73
- Construction
- 238
- Manufacturing
- 658
- Wholesale trade
- 148
- Retail trade
- 259
- Transportation / warehousing / utilities
- 218
- Information
- 49
- Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
- 195
- Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
- 300
- Educational services / health care / social assistance
- 1,004
- Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
- 101
- Public administration
- 110
- Other services
- 176
Industry:
Industry
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 3,529
- Private wage & salary workers
- 2,865
- Government workers
- 519
- Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business) - 134
- Unpaid family workers
- 11
Class of worker:
Class of worker
- Total households
- 2,837
- Less than $10,000
- 35
- $10,000 to $14,999
- 77
- $15,000 to $24,999
- 330
- $25,000 to $34,999
- 188
- $35,000 to $49,999
- 462
- $50,000 to $74,999
- 582
- $75,000 to $99,999
- 398
- $100,000 to $149,999
- 529
- $150,000 to $199,999
- 119
- $200,000 or more
- 117
- Median household income
- $63,605
- Mean household income
- $79,731
- Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
- 4.3%
Income:
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Public schools in 17961
| Name & Address | Phone | # of students | Free lunch | Pupils per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain East El Sch 675 Reddale Rd | (570) 366-1066 | 720 | 96 | 15.7 |
| Blue Mountain Ms 685 Red Dale Rd | (570) 366-0546 | 721 | 76 | 16.1 |
Public libraries around Orwigsburg, PA
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Orwigsburg Area Fr Pub Library www.orwigsburglibrary.org | 214 E. Independence St Orwigsburg, PA 17961 |
| Port Carbon Public Library www.iu29.org | 111 Pike St Port Carbon, PA 17965 |
| Ringtown Area Library | 132 W. Main Street Ringtown, PA 17967 |
Hospitals and Medical Centers around 17961
| Name | Address | Phone | # of beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland Regional Medical Ctr | 101 Broad Street Ashland, PA 17921 | (570) 875-2000 | 116 |
| Good Samaritan Reg Med Center www.gsrmc.com | 700 East Norwegian Street Pottsville, PA 17901 | (570) 621-4000 | 151 |
| Pottsville Hosp & Warne Clinic www.pottsville.com | 420 South Jackson Street Pottsville, PA 17901 | (570) 621-5000 | 203 |
Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 17961
| Restaurant name | Address | Cuisine | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leibensperger's Deer Lake Inn | Rt. 61 North Orwigsburg, PA 17961 | American, Continental, German, Ribs, Steaks | 570-366-1135 |
Crime Rates in Orwigsburg, PA
- Total
- 33
- Violent Crime
- 0
- Murder & Manslaughter
- 0
- Forcible Rape
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Aggravated Assault
- 0
- Property Crime
- 33
- Burglary
- 2
- Larceny & Theft
- 30
- Motor Vehicle Theft
- 1
- Arson
- 1
Crime rates in Orwigsburg, PA:
Orwigsburg, PA
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