| City: | Summit Station, Pennsylvania |
| City Alias: | Summit Sta |
| County: | Schuylkill County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:35:38 PM |
| Population: | 93 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 272 / 570 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.5617, -76.1967 |
| Land Area: | 0.309 sq mi |
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The postal system operates three rural carrier routes serving just two named streets. Spring Road accounts for two route segments, while Firehouse Road has one. This limited street infrastructure is typical of Pennsylvania's small rural communities, where homes are often spread across larger properties rather than clustered in traditional neighborhoods.
Summit Station sits in Schuylkill County's rural interior, with Pottsville serving as the nearest significant population center. The community's location reflects Pennsylvania's pattern of small settlements that developed around mines, railroads, or crossroads during the 19th century. Today, these communities function primarily as residential areas for people who work elsewhere.
With only two named streets, Summit Station represents Pennsylvania's smallest rural communities. Spring Road, with two separate route segments, serves as the primary thoroughfare. Firehouse Road's name likely references a volunteer fire company, a common anchor institution in rural Pennsylvania towns.
ZIP Code 17979 has 93 residents and 39 households (average 2.38 persons per household). The median age is 54.5 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 58.1% male and 41.9% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.4%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1%, 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: | 93Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 130Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 301.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $178,661Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 39Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $268,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.38Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 145 | 75 | 88 | 142 | 163 | 158 | 179 | 191 | 197 | 118 | 61 | 64 | 73 | 130 |
| Decennial Census | 168 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 93 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 54.5
Male Median Age: 52.5
Female Median Age: 58.8
| 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 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| White: | 85 | 97.70% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 1.15% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 1.15% |
| Total: | 87 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 54 | 58.06% | 52.5 years |
| Females: | 39 | 41.94% | 58.8 years |
| Total: | 93 | 100% | 54.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 130 | 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: | 130 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 130 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $178,661, which is much higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $128,856 (258.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $116,473. Family households earn a median of $178,661 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $178,661). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $42,375, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $42,375 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 79.2%, which is far greater 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 Sales (51.5%).
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 | $49,805 | $49,208 | $48,669 | $45,000 | $51,042 | $54,167 | $32,188 | $55,417 | $62,188 | $57,083 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $178,661 |
| Median Family Income | $49,805 | $0 | $0 | $50,121 | $51,125 | $54,375 | $39,000 | $55,208 | $65,080 | $56,042 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $178,661 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $61,875 | $61,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $47,188 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $29,844 | $40,238 | $40,208 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $42,375 |
| Employed: | 103 | 79.23% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 27 | 20.77% |
| Total: | 130 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 19 | 18.45% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 53 | 51.46% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 14 | 13.59% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 17 | 16.50% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 103 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $268,100, which is well under the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $135,900. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $2,001 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (100.00% with a mortgage, 0.00% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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 | $0 | $0 | $158,600 | $150,000 | $157,600 | $143,800 | $120,000 | $114,800 | $132,200 | $117,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $268,100 |
| 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 | $2,001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 51 | 100.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 51 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 51 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 51 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 51 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 51 | 100% |
In 2024, 36.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 91.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 12.30%, 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%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 11 | 8.46% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 51 | 39.23% |
| Some college, no degree: | 20 | 15.38% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 48 | 36.92% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 130 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 119 | 91.54% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 48 | 36.92% |
| Private Insurance: | 71 | 54.62% |
| Public Insurance: | 43 | 33.08% |
| No Insurance: | 16 | 12.31% |
| Total: | 130 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 114 | 87.69% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 17979 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 2 people with an annual payroll of $156,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 69Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $32,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $156,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 2Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 17979 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 0.06% of whom live in ZIP Code 17979. It covers 0.309 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: | 0.309 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: | 4275272Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Summit Station CDP; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 17979 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.