ZIP code 17979
Where is ZIP code 17979?
Summit Station, Pennsylvania
Schuylkill County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 17979 belongs to Summit Station, Pennsylvania in Schuylkill County. 17979 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Summit Station post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 272 and 570. About 130 people live in the 17979 area, where the median household income is $178,661. The closest ZIP codes are 17933 (Friedensburg, 3.8 mi northwest), 19559 (Strausstown, 4.3 mi south) and 17922 (Auburn, 4.6 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 17979 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Summit Station |
| Also accepted | Summit Sta |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Schuylkill County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 272, 570 |
| Coordinates | 40.5545, -76.2038 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 179 |
Population and income in 17979
| Population | 130 · lower than 92% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 421 · higher than 59% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median age | 61.9 years · higher than 96% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 38% / 62% |
| Median household income | $178,661 · higher than 98% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $60,667 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 37% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $268,100 · higher than 75% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 51 |
| Households | 51 (2.55 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 0.31 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 17979. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 17979
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17933 | Friedensburg, PA | 3.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 19559 | Strausstown, PA | 4.3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 17922 | Auburn, PA | 4.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 17929 | Cressona, PA | 5.1 mi N | Standard |
| 17972 | Schuylkill Haven, PA | 5.5 mi N | Standard |
| 19554 | Shartlesville, PA | 6 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 19507 | Bethel, PA | 6.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 17963 | Pine Grove, PA | 6.5 mi W | Standard |
| 19550 | Rehrersburg, PA | 7.2 mi S | PO Box only |
| 19506 | Bernville, PA | 8 mi SE | Standard |
| 17961 | Orwigsburg, PA | 8.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 17901 | Pottsville, PA | 9 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 17979 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 17979
PO BOX 123
SUMMIT STATION PA 17979
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts SUMMIT STA as the city name for 17979. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (17979-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 17979?
- 17979 is a Summit Station, Pennsylvania ZIP code. Summit Sta is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 17979 in?
- ZIP code 17979 is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- What time zone is ZIP code 17979 in?
- 17979 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 17979?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 17979 use area codes 272 and 570.
- What is the population of ZIP code 17979?
- About 130 people live in ZIP code 17979, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 17979?
- The median household income in 17979 is $178,661 a year, higher than 98% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
- Can I use 17979 for a street address?
- No. 17979 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Summit Station use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 17979?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 17979 are 17933 (Friedensburg, 3.8 miles), 19559 (Strausstown, 4.3 miles), 17922 (Auburn, 4.6 miles) and 17929 (Cressona, 5.1 miles).