17970 — Saint Clair, PA Home Values
Typical home value $103,886 as of August 2026 · 20th of 26 in Pottsville, PA
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 17970, August 2021 to August 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 17970 compares in the Pottsville, PA area
ZIP code 17970 (Saint Clair, PA) has a typical home value of $103,886 as of August 2026, ranking 20th of 26 ZIP codes tracked in the Pottsville, PA area, more expensive than about 27% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +2.0% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +39.3%, from $74,599 in August 2021 to $103,886 in August 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 8.7× the annual rent ($1,000/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
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 17970 has a population of 3,130, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 96.3% White, 2.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.3% two or more races.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Clair Area El/MS | 227 S Mill St, Saint Clair, PA | 0.3 mi |
| Gillingham Charter School | 915 Howard Avenue, Pottsville, PA | 2.8 mi |
| Lengel MS | 1541 Laurel Blvd, Pottsville, PA | 2.9 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 17970?
$103,886 as of August 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 17970 an expensive ZIP code in the Pottsville, PA area?
17970 ranks 20th of 26 ZIP codes in the Pottsville, PA area by typical home value, more expensive than about 27% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 17970 changed over the past year?
+2.0% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 17970?
The typical home price is 8.7× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,000/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 17970?
3,130, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 17970?
Saint Clair Area El/MS (0.3 mi), Gillingham Charter School (2.8 mi), Lengel MS (2.9 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 17970?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of August 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.