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Pottsville, Pennsylvania · ZIP 17901

Pottsville — ZIP 17901

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Pottsville (17901) scores 63/100 — Fair for Pennsylvania. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $159K.

63OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

CFair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share19%
Property crime share81%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index61/100
Avg math proficiency31%
Avg reading proficiency48%
Schools nearby6

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index67/100
Typical home value$159K
Median rent$1,208/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$159K

Median Rent

$1,208/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,147

Violent Crime

223

Property Crime

924

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Pottsville Area HS09–12976
62%
57%
Clarke El CtrKG–04892
44%
53%
Lengel MS05–08720
27%
51%
Minersville Area JSHS07–12481
12%
48%
Gillingham Charter SchoolKG–12233
12%
32%
Early Childhood Edu CtrPK–KG101Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

22,557

Median Income

$62K

Homeownership

70%

Median Age

46.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 17901 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 17901 has a school score of 61/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 17901 is approximately $159K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 17901 in Pottsville has an overall NeighborScore of 63/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.