ZIP code 17938
Where is ZIP code 17938?
Hegins, Pennsylvania
Schuylkill County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 17938 belongs to Hegins, Pennsylvania in Schuylkill County. 17938 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 223, 272, 570 and 717. About 2,479 people live in the 17938 area, where the median household income is $93,722. The closest ZIP codes are 17964 (Pitman, 3.7 mi northwest), 17983 (Valley View, 4.1 mi west) and 17981 (Tremont, 4.9 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 17938 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Hegins |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Schuylkill County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 223, 272, 570, 717 |
| Coordinates | 40.6669, -76.4732 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 179 |
Population and income in 17938
| Population | 2,479 · higher than 52% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 60 · lower than 78% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median age | 39.4 years · lower than 75% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 46% |
| Median household income | $93,722 · higher than 80% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $45,045 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 27% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $219,000 · higher than 59% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $793 a month |
| Housing units | 1,191 |
| Households | 1,095 (2.26 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 88% / 12% |
| Land area | 41.03 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 17938. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 17938
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17964 | Pitman, PA | 3.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 17983 | Valley View, PA | 4.1 mi W | Standard |
| 17981 | Tremont, PA | 4.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 17957 | Muir, PA | 5.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 17980 | Tower City, PA | 7 mi SW | Standard |
| 17966 | Ravine, PA | 7.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 17923 | Branchdale, PA | 7.4 mi E | PO Box only |
| 17840 | Locust Gap, PA | 7.5 mi N | Standard |
| 17968 | Sacramento, PA | 7.6 mi W | Standard |
| 17943 | Lavelle, PA | 8.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 17978 | Spring Glen, PA | 8.3 mi W | Standard |
| 17836 | Leck Kill, PA | 8.6 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 17938 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 17938
123 MAIN ST
HEGINS PA 17938
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Barry, Fountain and Weishample: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (17938-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 17938?
- 17938 is a Hegins, Pennsylvania ZIP code.
- What county is 17938 in?
- ZIP code 17938 is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- What time zone is ZIP code 17938 in?
- 17938 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 17938?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 17938 use area codes 223, 272, 570 and 717.
- What is the population of ZIP code 17938?
- About 2,479 people live in ZIP code 17938, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 17938?
- The median household income in 17938 is $93,722 a year, higher than 80% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 17938?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 17938 are 17964 (Pitman, 3.7 miles), 17983 (Valley View, 4.1 miles), 17981 (Tremont, 4.9 miles) and 17957 (Muir, 5.6 miles).