| City: | Lost Creek, Pennsylvania |
| Names to Avoid: | Raven Run |
| County: | Schuylkill County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:35:15 PM |
| Population: | 292 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 272 / 570 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.8095, -76.2562 |
| Land Area: | 1.716 sq mi |
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Lost Creek operates as a PO Box-only ZIP code serving 292 residents across Schuylkill County's rural landscape. The post office maintains 101 PO Boxes for 95 occupied households, creating an adoption rate of 1.06 that indicates the facility serves a few customers from surrounding areas without carrier delivery.
The community's mail delivery reflects the challenges of Pennsylvania coal country geography. One rural carrier route serves Convent Road, the ZIP's only street-delivery location, while most residents collect mail at the post office itself. With a median household income of $122,917 and median home values around $162,500, Lost Creek maintains modest economic stability. The population skews older, with a median age of 46 years, and consists almost entirely of white non-Hispanic residents in single-family detached homes.
The ZIP code has minimal street infrastructure with only Convent Road appearing in postal records. This single street, likely named for a religious institution, represents the entire street-delivery footprint. The absence of additional streets confirms this is a very small rural community where most mail service operates through PO Boxes at the post office.
ZIP Code 17946 has 292 residents and 95 households (average 3.07 persons per household). The median age is 46.0 years, older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.7% male and 47.3% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (87.0%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 292Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 185Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 170.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $125,100Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 95Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $164,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.07Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.86Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 348 | 298 | 215 | 237 | 226 | 49 | 110 | 205 | 146 | 115 | 280 | 250 | 187 | 185 |
| Decennial Census | 263 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 292 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 46
Male Median Age: 50.3
Female Median Age: 42.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | 4 | 11 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 7 | 12 | 21 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 7 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 10 | 17 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| Total | 11 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 5 | 27 | 23 | 36 | 9 | 23 | 27 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
| White: | 254 | 87.59% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 24 | 8.28% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.69% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.34% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 9 | 3.10% |
| Total: | 290 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 154 | 52.74% | 50.3 years |
| Females: | 138 | 47.26% | 42.5 years |
| Total: | 292 | 100% | 46.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 185 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 185 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 185 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $125,100, which is far above the national median ($80,734), is up $107,232 (600.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $44,898. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 51.7%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (34.2%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $17,868 | $16,667 | $15,469 | $19,063 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $68,906 | $80,202 | $72,375 | $71,422 | $92,763 | $122,917 | $125,100 |
| Median Family Income | $17,941 | $9,438 | $9,688 | $17,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $86,157 | $118,306 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $9,766 | $9,514 | $15,703 | $19,063 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $39,886 | $0 | $0 | $56,724 | $58,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $60,592 | $0 | $0 | $65,278 | $54,833 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $56,164 | $63,266 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 76 | 51.70% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 71 | 48.30% |
| Total: | 147 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 13 | 17.11% |
| Service: | 25 | 32.89% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 12 | 15.79% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 26 | 34.21% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 76 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $164,300, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $143,000 (671.36%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $164,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (55.41% with a mortgage, 44.59% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 27.45%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $21,300 | $13,800 | $29,200 | $29,300 | $28,200 | $33,100 | $29,800 | $45,900 | $0 | $0 | $56,600 | $0 | $162,500 | $164,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 41 | 55.41% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 33 | 44.59% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 74 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 74 | 72.55% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 28 | 27.45% |
| Total Housing Units: | 102 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 74 | 72.55% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 28 | 27.45% |
| Total Housing Units: | 102 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 47.00 percentage points since 2011. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (52.05%). College enrollment is 15.07%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 66 | 58.93% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8 | 7.14% |
| Associate's degree: | 38 | 33.93% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 112 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 112 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 149 | 80.54% |
| Public Insurance: | 36 | 19.46% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 185 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 185 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 47.0% | 55.8% | 52.2% | 50.0% | 48.5% | 100.0% | 54.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 38 | 52.05% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 24 | 32.88% |
| College or graduate school: | 11 | 15.07% |
| Total: | 73 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 62 | 84.93% |
ZIP Code 17946 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 5 people with an annual payroll of $306,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 97Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $47,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $306,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 5Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 17946 is located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, within the Pottsville, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 39060) and Pennsylvania's 9th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 148,289 people, about 0.20% of whom live in ZIP Code 17946. It covers 1.716 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.014 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Pottsville, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 39060Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 148,289Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.716 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.014 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 09Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 5730.09 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 17946 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.