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U.S. ZIP Code · PA17901

Schuylkill County

Typical home value

$153,395[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.8%
5-year / yr
+7.2%
10-year / yr
+7.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-46.0%
vs metro
vs state
-34.3%
ZIP 17901 location in PA
Location of ZIP 17901 in PA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 17901 is worth $153,395. Over the past year, values have risen 5.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,271 a month — a 9.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,271[2]
Gross yield
9.9%[2]
Cap rate
6.0%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,562[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Schuylkill County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
22,371[3]
Median household income
$62,484[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Schuylkill County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+340[5]
Moved in
2,970
Moved out
2,630

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
5
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • Pottsville Area HS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Pottsville Area SD

    951 students

  • Clarke El Ctr

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · Pottsville Area SD

    845 students

  • Lengel MS

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Pottsville Area SD

    682 students

  • Gillingham Charter School

    Other · Grades K–12 · Gillingham Charter School

    250 students

  • Early Childhood Edu Ctr

    Elementary · Grades PK–K · Minersville Area SD

    102 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield9.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)6.0%
Annual rent$15,250

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$776
Loan principal$122,716
Down payment$30,679
Total interest paid$156,517

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio0.88
Monthly cost to own$1,117
Monthly rent$1,271

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 17901?
The typical home in 17901 is worth $153,395, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 17901?
Home values in 17901 are up 5.8% over the past year, and up 7.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 17901?
A typical home in 17901 rents for about $1,271 a month, a gross rental yield of 9.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 17901?
The effective property tax rate in 17901 is 1.7% — roughly $2,562 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 17901?
ZIP code 17901 has a population of 22,371 and a median household income of $62,484.

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