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ZIP Code 17959

Cumbola, PA, Schuylkill County

Population

1,445

Land area

14sq mi

People per sq mi

103

City

Cumbola

ZIP 17959 and nearby ZIP codes

ZIP 17959 at a glance

  • ZIP 17959 (Cumbola) is 64% less dense than Pennsylvania as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $52,361 a year, 33% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $90,000 (65% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $823 a month.

Local data for ZIP 17959

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 17959, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$52,361

Poverty rate

11.0%

Median home value

$90,000

Median rent

$823/mo

Homeownership

77.7%

Bachelor's or higher

14.7%

Median age

46.4

Average commute

23.7 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

19

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

113

$5.3M annual payroll

PPP loans

$868K

22 loans

Campaign donations

$442

0% D, 17% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 17959, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 17959?
ZIP code 17959 is in Cumbola, PA (Schuylkill County).
What county is ZIP code 17959 in?
ZIP code 17959 is mostly in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
How many people live in ZIP code 17959?
About 1,445 people live in the 17959 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.