17961 — Orwigsburg, PA Home Values
Typical home value $289,372 as of June 2026 · 4th of 26 in Pottsville, PA
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 17961, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 17961 compares in the Pottsville, PA area
ZIP code 17961 (Orwigsburg, PA) has a typical home value of $289,372 as of June 2026, ranking 4th of 26 ZIP codes tracked in the Pottsville, PA area, more expensive than about 88% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +5.6% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +36.9%, from $211,381 in June 2021 to $289,372 in June 2026.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Pottsville, PA forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Pottsville.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 17961 has a population of 6,711, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 92.6% White, 5.2% two or more races, 1.3% Asian, 0.6% Black or African American, and 0.4% Hispanic or Latino.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain MS | 685 Red Dale Rd, Orwigsburg, PA | 1.4 mi |
| Blue Mountain El East School | 675 Red Dale Rd, Orwigsburg, PA | 1.5 mi |
| Blue Mountain HS | 1076 W Market St, Schuylkill Haven, PA | 4 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17961?
$289,372 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 17961 an expensive ZIP code in the Pottsville, PA area?
17961 ranks 4th of 26 ZIP codes in the Pottsville, PA area by typical home value, more expensive than about 88% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 17961 changed over the past year?
+5.6% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
What is the population of ZIP code 17961?
6,711, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 17961?
Blue Mountain MS (1.4 mi), Blue Mountain El East School (1.5 mi), Blue Mountain HS (4 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 17961?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Pottsville, PA forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.