ZIP code 17976
Where is ZIP code 17976?
Shenandoah, Pennsylvania
Schuylkill County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 17976 belongs to Shenandoah, Pennsylvania in Schuylkill County. 17976 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 272 and 570. About 5,916 people live in the 17976 area, where the median household income is $57,587. The closest ZIP codes are 17934 (Gilberton, 1.4 mi southwest), 17946 (Lost Creek, 2 mi west) and 17949 (Mahanoy Plane, 2.6 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 17976 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Shenandoah |
| Also accepted | Lower Shaft |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Schuylkill County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 272, 570 |
| Coordinates | 40.8167, -76.2035 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 179 |
Population and income in 17976
| Population | 5,916 · higher than 68% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 777 · higher than 70% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.7 years · lower than 82% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $57,587 · lower than 80% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $27,006 |
| Below the poverty line | 27% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 14% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $55,200 · lower than 99% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,024 a month |
| Housing units | 3,255 |
| Households | 2,321 (2.43 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 75% / 25% |
| Land area | 7.61 sq mi (plus 0.13 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 17976. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 17976
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17934 | Gilberton, PA | 1.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 17946 | Lost Creek, PA | 2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 17949 | Mahanoy Plane, PA | 2.6 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 17932 | Frackville, PA | 2.7 mi SW | Unique |
| 17931 | Frackville, PA | 2.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 17967 | Ringtown, PA | 3.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 17948 | Mahanoy City, PA | 3.4 mi E | Standard |
| 17935 | Girardville, PA | 4.6 mi W | Standard |
| 17985 | Zion Grove, PA | 6.8 mi N | Standard |
| 17970 | Saint Clair, PA | 6.8 mi S | Standard |
| 18220 | Delano, PA | 7.2 mi E | PO Box only |
| 18248 | Sheppton, PA | 7.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 17976 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 17976
123 MAIN ST
SHENANDOAH PA 17976
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts LOWER SHAFT as the city name for 17976. Avoid Ellen Gowan, Kehley Run Junction, Kohinoor Junction, Maple Hill and Shaft and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (17976-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 17976?
- 17976 is a Shenandoah, Pennsylvania ZIP code. Lower Shaft is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 17976 in?
- ZIP code 17976 is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- What time zone is ZIP code 17976 in?
- 17976 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 17976?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 17976 use area codes 272 and 570.
- What is the population of ZIP code 17976?
- About 5,916 people live in ZIP code 17976, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 17976?
- The median household income in 17976 is $57,587 a year, lower than 80% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 17976?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 17976 are 17934 (Gilberton, 1.4 miles), 17946 (Lost Creek, 2 miles), 17949 (Mahanoy Plane, 2.6 miles) and 17932 (Frackville, 2.7 miles).