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ZIP 17901

Pop. 22,371·Schuylkill County·228th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,208/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.6%
Month-over-Month
-2.9%
vs US Median
-$757
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 17901 · $1,208
More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$730
1 BR
$790
2 BR
$1,040
3 BR
$1,350
4 BR+
$1,420
Research median
$1,040/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,496/yr
At $1,208/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountySchuylkill County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 3.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.6% YoY, -2.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 17901 (Pottsville, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 23% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,371
Median income
$62,484
Median age
46.5
Renters
29.9%
Age distribution
18%
18.3%
23.9%
16.9%
22.9%
Under 1818%
18–3418.3%
35–5423.9%
55–6416.9%
65+22.9%
Gender
46.9%
53.1%
Male46.9%
Female53.1%
Race & ethnicity
91.6%
White91.6%
Black1.9%
Hispanic6.2%
Asian0.7%
Education (25+)
42.8%
25.9%
23%
No HS diploma8.3%
HS diploma42.8%
Some college25.9%
Bachelor's+23%
Housing tenure
70.1%
29.9%
Owner70.1%
Renter29.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 17901 in Pottsville, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,942 → $62,484
up 25.1%
Population
22,693 → 22,371
down 1.4%
Renter share
30.7% → 29.9%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
21.2% → 23%
+1.8 pts
Median age
44.1 → 46.5
+2.4 yrs

Median household income rose from $49,942 to $62,484 between 2021 and 2024, a 25.1% shift. The population has contracted by 1.4% since 2021, moving from about 22,693 residents to roughly 22,371.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 17901 covers Pottsville, PA. The median rent here is $1,208/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $790/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($62,484/yr), ZIP 17901 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 17901?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 17901 (Pottsville, PA) is $1,208. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 17901 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 17901's median rent of $1,208/mo is $757 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 17901 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 17901 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #228 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,208/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 17901?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,208/mo in ZIP 17901. The local median household income is $62,484/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 17901?

Rent in ZIP 17901 has increased 3.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 17901 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 17901 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,208/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($62,484/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 17901 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 17901 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.9% of ZIP 17901 households are renters, while 70.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 17901 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 17901 compare to the rest of Pottsville?

ZIP 17901 is more affordable than Pottsville overall. At $1,208/mo, it's $28 below the Pottsville citywide median of $1,236/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 17901 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 17901 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,208/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 17901's median household income ($62,484/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 17901 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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