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Seltzer, PA
Census-designated place in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 17974.
Population
321
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
3,531
ZIP codes
1
Seltzer and its ZIP codes
Seltzer at a glance
- Seltzer is about 12 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
Local data for Seltzer, PA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Schuylkill County. PPP loans are for Seltzer.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Seltzer, 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
80° / 18°F
53.6 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Seltzer
1 in or overlapping Seltzer. Population shown
Cities near Seltzer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MinersvilleBorough | 1.2 mi | 0.7 |
| MarlinCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.1 |
| PottsvilleCity | 1.8 mi | 4.2 |
| HeckschervilleCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.3 |
| LlewellynCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.1 |
| ForestvilleCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.9 |
| MechanicsvilleBorough | 2.9 mi | 0.3 |
| St. ClairBorough | 3 mi | 1.2 |
| Mount CarbonBorough | 3.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Palo AltoBorough | 3.6 mi | 1 |
| Port CarbonBorough | 3.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Buck RunCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.5 |
| BranchdaleCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.7 |
| CressonaBorough | 5 mi | 1 |
| CumbolaCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.4 |
| RenningersCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Seltzer, PA in?
- Seltzer is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Seltzer, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Seltzer include 17974.
- What is the population of Seltzer, PA?
- About 321 people live in Seltzer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Seltzer?
- Nearby places include Minersville (1.2 mi), Marlin (1.3 mi), Pottsville (1.8 mi), Heckscherville (2.4 mi), Llewellyn (2.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023