Pottsville
City in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Pottsville is a city in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, with 13,346 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 656 ft (200 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Norwegian, 1.1 miles NW.
- 13,346residents (2020 Census)
- 656 ftelevation · 200 m
- 4.2 sq miland area · 10.8 km²
- 3,204 / sq mipopulation density
- 17974main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Pottsville
Pottsville is a city and the county seat of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 13,346 at the 2020 census, and is the principal city of the Pottsville, PA Micropolitan Statistical Area. The city lies along the west bank of the Schuylkill River, 52 miles (84 km) south of Wilkes-Barre. It is located in Pennsylvania's Coal Region.
Pottsville is located 47.4 miles (76.3 km) west of Allentown, 96.6 miles (155.5 km) northwest of Philadelphia, and 135 miles (217 km) west of New York City.
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Living in Pottsville
- Median household income
- $54,332
- Median home value
- $100,500
- Median rent
- $822/mo
- Median age
- 43.4
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Pottsville had 13,346 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,346 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,204 per sq mi (1,237 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pottsville at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Schuylkill County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 13,346 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.17 sq mi (10.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6799° N, 76.2092° W |
| ZIP codes | 17974, 17951 |
| Official website | city.pottsville.pa.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4262432 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pottsville
- Norwegian1.1 mi NW
- Mount Carbon1.2 mi E
- Mechanicsville1.7 mi NE
- Seltzer1.8 mi NW
- Marlin1.8 mi W
- Palo Alto2.1 mi E
- North Manheim2.3 mi E
- Port Carbon2.5 mi NE
- Minersville2.7 mi W
- Branch2.8 mi W
- St. Clair3.0 mi N
- East Norwegian3.1 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Pottsville
What county is Pottsville in?
Pottsville is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Pottsville, PA?
13,346 people lived in Pottsville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pottsville, PA?
The main ZIP code is 17974. Other ZIP codes: 17951.
What is the elevation of Pottsville?
656 feet (200 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pottsville?
Norwegian (1.1 mi), Mount Carbon (1.2 mi), Mechanicsville (1.7 mi), Seltzer (1.8 mi), Marlin (1.8 mi).
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