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Muir, PA
Census-designated place in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 17957.
Population
572
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,152
ZIP codes
1
Muir and its ZIP codes
Muir at a glance
- Muir is about 4 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $108,393 a year, 39% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $174,600 (31% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $840 a month.
Housing and community stats
Muir, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$108,393
Poverty rate
4.5%
Median home value
$174,600
Median rent
$840/mo
Homeownership
90.6%
Bachelor's or higher
28.7%
Median age
29.9
Average commute
31.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (343), Irish Americans (106), Dutch Americans (36).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Schuylkill County. PPP loans are for Muir.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,858
50,502 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,043
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$992M
FY 2026, $6,933 per person
How people get to work
Muir, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.4%
- Carpooled27.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home2.1%
Average one-way commute: 31.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Muir, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
455
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
596
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 20°F
50.9 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Muir
1 in or overlapping Muir. Population shown
Cities near Muir
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ReinertonCensus-designated place | 0.9 mi | 0.5 |
| OrwinCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Tower CityBorough | 2 mi | 0.3 |
| Valley ViewCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 3.7 |
| HeginsCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 2 |
| WilliamstownBorough | 5.2 mi | 0.3 |
| RavineCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.1 |
| DonaldsonCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.2 |
| TremontBorough | 7.2 mi | 0.7 |
| Pine GroveBorough | 7.6 mi | 1.1 |
| WiconsicoCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.1 |
| LykensBorough | 9.8 mi | 1.2 |
| NewtownCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| KlingerstownCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| GratzBorough | 10 mi | 2.9 |
| Fort Indiantown GapCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 19.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Muir, PA in?
- Muir is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Muir, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Muir include 17957.
- What is the population of Muir, PA?
- About 572 people live in Muir, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Muir?
- Nearby places include Reinerton (0.9 mi), Orwin (1.1 mi), Tower City (2 mi), Valley View (3.7 mi), Hegins (4.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023