17938 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 17938, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

17938 is a zip code in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, which covers Barry, Hegins, and Hubley, with a total population of 2,582 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 17938 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 17938.

The estimated population of people living in 17938 is 2,582, with a median age of 40.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 17938 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,582
+2.58%
+4.58%
2020
2,517
+9.06%
-
2019
2,308
 -2.12% -
2018
2,358
 -4.5% -
2017
2,469
 - -

Population of 17938 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 17938 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
99.1%
99.3%
 -0.20%
Black/African American
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.8%
0.4%
 +100.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 17938 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 17938 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 17938 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 17938 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.1 +2.56% 37.1 +11.75% 44.9 -2.6%
2020 39.1 -3.93% 33.2 -12.63% 46.1 -0.86%
2019 40.7 +2.01% 38 -0.78% 46.5 +9.93%
2018 39.9 -3.62% 38.3 -0.78% 42.3 -3.64%
2017 41.4 - 38.6 - 43.9 -

The median age of the 17938 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 17938 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 129 0.49% 126 -20.11% 121 83
10 to 19 217 -40.34% 157 -3.8% 141 130
20 to 29 125 +65.06% 123 -25.42% 192 87
30 to 39 160 +107.94% 150 +16.25% 361 173
40 to 49 167 -6.92% 149 +16.87% 151 161
50 to 59 160 +3.98% 237 -41.64% 164 150
60 to 69 143 +45.19% 140 +57.95% 205 240
70+ 116 +15.89% 170 -43.52% 123 100

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 17938 zip code is $80,801.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 17938.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $81,088.00
  • 45 to 64
    $92,434.00
  • 65 and over
    $52,222.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 17938 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 17938, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 17938 is currently $83,887.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.33% of households in 17938 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 17938 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.51%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.02%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.09%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    33.86%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.81%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.37%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.33%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 17938 is $34,792.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 17938 by the total population of 17938.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 17938 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 17938 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    19.85%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.50%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    4.48%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    53.86%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.30%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 17938 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 17938 zip over the age of 16 is 2,227.

Of those people, a total of 77.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 17938 is 75.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 17938 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 120 35.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 60 100.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 219 99.10% 9.70%
30 to 34 years 381 96.10% 2.20%
35 to 44 years 338 95.00% 0.60%
45 to 54 years 307 99.00% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 134 91.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 286 71.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 312 27.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 70 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 17938. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,209 77.10% 1.80%
Black or African American 2 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 16 100.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,209 77.10% 1.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 17938 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 17938 is 1,690, with median earnings of $43,521.00.

Women in 17938 are earning approximately 75.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,690 $43,521.00
Male 981 $44,791.00
Female 709 $34,007.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 17938 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 68 $43,452.00
Business and Financial 40 $36,333.00
Computer and Mathematical 7 $54,063.00
Architecture and Engineering 54 $110,714.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 112 $47,188.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 70 $12,303.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 250 $36,042.00
Healthcare Support 73 $21,953.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 52 $8,500.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 47 $42,552.00
Personal Care and Service 13 $0.00
Sales 16 $14,318.00
Office and Administrative Support 162 $19,907.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 26 $28,929.00
Construction and Extraction 92 $47,813.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 95 $59,107.00
Production 374 $44,346.00
Transportation and Material Moving 87 $57,569.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 17938 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 17938.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 50 $43,333.00 18 $48,333.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 40 $36,333.00
Computer and Mathematical 6 $0.00 1 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 54 $110,714.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 56 $0.00 56 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 10 $0.00 60 $11,974.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 26 $73,000.00 224 $35,729.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 73 $21,953.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 52 $8,500.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 39 $42,969.00 8 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 13 $0.00
Sales 3 $0.00 13 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 82 $0.00 80 $36,563.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 7 $0.00 19 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 92 $47,813.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 95 $59,107.00 0 $0.00
Production 344 $44,346.00 30 $42,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 87 $57,569.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,075 households in 17938, with an average household size of 2.4 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 710 families living in the 17938 zip code with an average family size of 2.82 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 17938:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 598 86 26 365
Average Household Size 2.85 3.42 2.96 1.39
Total Families 598 86 26 0
Average Household Size 2.85 2.65 2.54 0

Poverty

Of the 710 families living in 17938, 4.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 17938:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,179 housing units in 17938.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,075 91.18%
Vacant 104 8.82%

12.47% of the total 1,179 housing units in 17938 are rental units. This is approximately 147 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 843 are occupied by the owner - or 71.50% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 17938 is $774.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 17938 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    85
  • Less than $500
    10
  • $500 to $999
    137
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 17938 is $156,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 17938 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    41
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    155
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    173
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    265
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    133
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    46
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    28
  • $1,000,000 or more
    2

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 17938. The chart below shows the number of properties in 17938 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    349
  • 1940 to 1949
    59
  • 1950 to 1959
    89
  • 1960 to 1969
    291
  • 1970 to 1979
    73
  • 1980 to 1989
    73
  • 1990 to 1999
    97
  • 2000 to 2009
    110
  • 2010 to 2013
    38
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 17938 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    42
  • 1 vehicle available
    215
  • 2 vehicles available
    309
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    509

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 17938 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 17938 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 17938.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    141
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    39
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    118
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    125
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    406
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    98
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    265
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    54
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    157
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    88
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    52
  • 90 or more minutes
    48

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 17938 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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