ZIP code 17980
Where is ZIP code 17980?
Tower City, Pennsylvania
Schuylkill County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 17980 belongs to Tower City, Pennsylvania in Schuylkill County. 17980 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 3,342 people live in the 17980 area, where the median household income is $71,210. The closest ZIP codes are 17957 (Muir, 1.9 mi east), 17098 (Williamstown, 3.8 mi west) and 17983 (Valley View, 4.2 mi north).
| ZIP code | 17980 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Tower City |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Schuylkill County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 223, 272, 570, 717 |
| Coordinates | 40.5845, -76.55 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 179 |
Population and income in 17980
| Population | 3,342 · higher than 58% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 96 · lower than 68% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.8 years · lower than 53% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 54% |
| Median household income | $71,210 · higher than 50% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $35,388 |
| Below the poverty line | 10% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 14% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $149,600 · lower than 73% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $841 a month |
| Housing units | 1,495 |
| Households | 1,282 (2.59 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 79% / 21% |
| Land area | 34.81 sq mi (plus 0.94 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 17980. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 17980
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17957 | Muir, PA | 1.9 mi E | Standard |
| 17098 | Williamstown, PA | 3.8 mi W | Standard |
| 17983 | Valley View, PA | 4.2 mi N | Standard |
| 17978 | Spring Glen, PA | 4.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 17968 | Sacramento, PA | 4.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 17938 | Hegins, PA | 7 mi NE | Standard |
| 17097 | Wiconisco, PA | 7.5 mi W | PO Box only |
| 17966 | Ravine, PA | 7.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 17941 | Klingerstown, PA | 7.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 17048 | Lykens, PA | 8.3 mi W | Standard |
| 17964 | Pitman, PA | 8.4 mi N | Standard |
| 17981 | Tremont, PA | 9 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 17980 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 17980
123 MAIN ST
TOWER CITY PA 17980
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Orwin, Porter, Reinerton and Rush: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (17980-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 17980?
- 17980 is a Tower City, Pennsylvania ZIP code.
- What county is 17980 in?
- ZIP code 17980 is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- What time zone is ZIP code 17980 in?
- 17980 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 17980?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 17980 use area codes 223, 272, 570 and 717.
- What is the population of ZIP code 17980?
- About 3,342 people live in ZIP code 17980, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 17980?
- The median household income in 17980 is $71,210 a year, higher than 50% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 17980?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 17980 are 17957 (Muir, 1.9 miles), 17098 (Williamstown, 3.8 miles), 17983 (Valley View, 4.2 miles) and 17978 (Spring Glen, 4.7 miles).