Home
Pennsylvania
17979

Medicare in ZIP Code 

17979

 — 

County: 
Rural

73

Population

40.5545

Latitude

-76.2038

Longitude

Demographic Data

ZIP code 17979 is located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, centered near Pine Grove, with a total population of 73 and a median age of 61.9. This is a rural community where 21.9% of residents are 65 or older (approximately 16 individuals), moderately above the national average. This aging population benefits from robust Medicare plan options and community-based health resources. The racial and ethnic composition includes 100.0% White. The community is highly educated, with 42.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher, which often correlates with greater health literacy and proactive engagement with Medicare plan selection.

Economic Metrics

Income data is not currently available for ZIP code 17979. Medicare beneficiaries in Schuylkill County should explore all available plan options during Open Enrollment (October 15 – December 7) or consult the Pennsylvania SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) for free, unbiased counseling on choosing the right coverage.

Hospitals Near 

17979

No items found.
No items found.

Cities Near 

17979

No items found.

Frequently Asked Medicare Questions

Does Medicare cover long-term nursing home or assisted living care?

How do I compare Medicare plans the right way?

How do I apply for a Medicare Savings Program in Utah?

Is COBRA considered active employer coverage for Medicare purposes?

Does employer size affect whether I need to take Part B at 65?

Licensed in Utah
Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare/CMS.
Facility data sourced from CMS medicare.gov.
We make no representations about the accuracy of third-party data.
Data last verified: 
{date}
HomeMedicare PlansFind ProvidersResourcesAboutContact
{page name}
 data last verified:
{date}

‍CMS TPMO Compliance Disclaimer: We do not offer every plan available in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

Participating sales agencies represent Medicare Advantage [HMO, PPO, PFFS, and PDP] organizations that are contracted with Medicare. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal.

Not Government Affiliated: Resting Sycamore Advisors is a licensed Medicare insurance agency. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. government or the federal Medicare program.

Data & Methodology for Research Articles: All provider, facility, quality star ratings, and enrollment data is sourced from primary CMS records (cms.gov), including the December 2025 CPSC Enrollment files and the January 2026 Provider Data Catalog. Calculations for patient-to-provider ratios are performed using indexed clinician and facility data for the state of Utah. Everything on restingsycamore.com is for educational purposes and does not constitute an endorsement of any specific plan or provider.

Non-CMS Data Sources: Some Utah specific data was obtained from https://opendata.utah.gov

Not Government AffiliatedPrivacy PolicyTerms of Use