| City: | Mahanoy Plane, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Schuylkill County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:35:17 PM |
| Population: | 230 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 272 / 570 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.7936, -76.2384 |
| Land Area: | 0.32 sq mi |
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Mahanoy Plane is a small community in Pennsylvania's anthracite coal region covering just 0.32 square miles in Schuylkill County. With 230 residents in 113 households, it's a working-class hamlet where street names like Main Street, Water Street, and Railroad Street hint at the area's industrial past.
Despite its classification as a PO Box ZIP, there's no post office here and no PO Boxes at all. Mail arrives via rural and highway contract routes. In fact, 40 of the 43 delivery records use highway contract route H001, with just 2 records on rural route R001. This is purely a street delivery ZIP where the PO Box classification is outdated legacy metadata from the 1980s-1990s postal database.
Nearly half the workforce (48%) works in transportation, warehousing, or utilities. That's exceptionally high for such a small community. Another 26% work from home, suggesting a mix of truck drivers, logistics workers, and remote employees. The median household income of $62,557 sits slightly above Pennsylvania's working-class average, while median home values of $38,200 indicate affordable older housing stock.
The population skews older, with a median age of 48.7 years. Only 2 residents are under 18, while 7 are 65 or older. The community is 93% White, with 33 Hispanic or Latino residents (14% of the population). The 28.5% vacancy rate (45 vacant units) suggests economic decline typical of coal region communities where population has shrunk over decades.
Street names like Main, Water, Railroad, and Bridge reflect the community's industrial and coal mining heritage.
ZIP Code 17949 has 230 residents and 113 households (average 2.04 persons per household). The median age is 48.7 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.3% male and 48.7% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.0%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8%, 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: | 230Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 240Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 244Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 718.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $54,250Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 113Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $35,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.04Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.65Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 257 | 282 | 277 | 267 | 294 | 345 | 418 | 322 | 222 | 209 | 206 | 141 | 143 | 240 |
| Decennial Census | 263 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 230 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 48.7
Male Median Age: 42
Female Median Age: 53
| 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 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| Total | 4 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 29 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 27 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 6 | 2 |
| White: | 214 | 91.85% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.43% |
| Hispanic:* | 11 | 4.72% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 1.72% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 1.29% |
| Total: | 233 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 118 | 51.30% | 42.0 years |
| Females: | 112 | 48.70% | 53.0 years |
| Total: | 230 | 100% | 48.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 232 | 96.67% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 5 | 2.08% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 3 | 1.25% |
| Total Population: | 240 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 237 | 98.75% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 3 | 1.25% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $54,250, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $11,659 (17.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,344. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $56,250 for nonfamily households (a difference of $56,250). By gender, male median income is $55,417 and female is $49,375, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $6,042 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 45.5%, which is considerably 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 Management (44.8%).
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 | $65,909 | $54,028 | $52,875 | $45,833 | $48,750 | $45,313 | $47,368 | $49,135 | $48,906 | $52,981 | $55,179 | $51,250 | $62,557 | $54,250 |
| Median Family Income | $68,571 | $63,333 | $54,643 | $45,417 | $43,750 | $45,083 | $47,222 | $55,263 | $58,088 | $58,173 | $60,568 | $61,875 | $64,063 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $23,125 | $25,250 | $27,188 | $31,042 | $0 | $29,375 | $30,000 | $16,094 | $15,972 | $46,875 | $0 | $0 | $53,750 | $56,250 |
| Median Male Income | $48,958 | $50,167 | $43,558 | $43,125 | $0 | $41,250 | $46,250 | $49,375 | $48,000 | $47,917 | $46,667 | $53,750 | $55,313 | $55,417 |
| Median Female Income | $23,167 | $24,097 | $23,618 | $22,917 | $0 | $30,000 | $32,969 | $29,167 | $43,750 | $45,833 | $41,250 | $50,313 | $55,833 | $49,375 |
| Employed: | 96 | 45.50% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 115 | 54.50% |
| Total: | 211 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 43 | 44.79% |
| Service: | 5 | 5.21% |
| Sales and Office: | 13 | 13.54% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 15 | 15.63% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 20 | 20.83% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 96 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $35,600, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is down $3,400 (8.72%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,100. 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 76.47% (23.08% with a mortgage, 76.92% free-and-clear) and renters 23.53% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 45.16%, which is considerably higher than 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 | $39,000 | $35,700 | $34,600 | $34,500 | $33,500 | $32,300 | $35,300 | $37,200 | $36,700 | $35,500 | $35,500 | $37,500 | $38,200 | $35,600 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 3 | 10.71% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 25 | 89.29% |
| Total: | 28 | 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): | 21 | 17.65% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 70 | 58.82% |
| Renter Occupied: | 28 | 23.53% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 119 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 119 | 54.84% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 98 | 45.16% |
| Total Housing Units: | 217 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 188 | 86.64% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 3 | 1.38% |
| Other Units: | 26 | 11.98% |
| Total Housing Units: | 217 | 100% |
In 2024, 6.00% 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 92.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 2.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 70.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 30.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 8.60 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.20 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (58.49%). College enrollment is 13.21%, 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: | 2 | 1.10% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 11 | 6.04% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 112 | 61.54% |
| Some college, no degree: | 38 | 20.88% |
| Associate's degree: | 8 | 4.40% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9 | 4.95% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2 | 1.10% |
| Total: | 182 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 169 | 92.86% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 11 | 6.04% |
| Private Insurance: | 131 | 42.81% |
| Public Insurance: | 169 | 55.23% |
| No Insurance: | 6 | 1.96% |
| Total: | 306 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 300 | 98.04% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 9.5% | 14.7% | 15.4% | 15.1% | 12.3% | 7.5% | 5.8% | 5.4% | 12.8% | 22.2% | 11.1% | 8.6% | 30.6% |
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): | 15 | 28.30% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 31 | 58.49% |
| College or graduate school: | 7 | 13.21% |
| Total: | 53 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 46 | 86.79% |
ZIP Code 17949 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available. USPS data shows 120 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 120Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 120Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 17949 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 0.16% of whom live in ZIP Code 17949. It covers 0.32 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 0.32 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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 17949 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.