PlainZIP

Delano, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18220

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

344
143/sq mi
$48,750
Median income
$62,900
Median home value
15.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Delano pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
143
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18220 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18220 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Delano, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, home to just 344 residents across 2.4 square miles, a density of 143 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18220 reports a modest median household income of $48,750 (37% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $38,452. Local economic indicators show a 5.9% poverty rate alongside 4.5% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $62,900 (72% below the state average) with median rent at $875 per month, and 90.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.6, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 18220, plus 6 more within Schuylkill County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 18220, Delano, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

344

Population

2.4

Area (sq mi)

143

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18220?

60.6

Median Age

55.9%

Male

44.1%

Female

6.5%

Foreign-Born

White 92.9%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$48,750

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$38,452

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 18220 ranks nationally

Delano, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$48,750 13th percentile higher than 13% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

146

Total Housing Units

93

Occupied Units

53

Vacant Units

1.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.3%
Renter 9.7%

$62,900

Median Home Value

-72% vs state

$875

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 18220, employing approximately 123 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,842,000.

3

Businesses

123

Employees

$5.8M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 18220 vs 18245 →

ZIP 18220 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18220 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 18220 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 18220 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
18245 Quakake, PA 348 1.7 mi
17948 Mahanoy City, PA 5,029 2.8 mi
18214 Barnesville, PA 2,078 3.1 mi
17952 Mary D, PA 282 5.9 mi
17982 Tuscarora, PA 430 4.3 mi
17925 Brockton, PA 376 5.8 mi
18248 Sheppton, PA 631 4.4 mi
18237 Mcadoo, PA 3,110 4.5 mi
18231 Kelayres, PA 535 5.2 mi
18202 Hazleton, PA 12,083 7.7 mi

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Pop: 9,317
17931 standard
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Pop: 8,472
17921 standard
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Pop: 7,676

Related Areas

Schuylkill County Delano, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18220 in? ▼
ZIP code 18220 (Delano) is located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Schuylkill County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/schuylkill-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 18220? ▼
ZIP code 18220 in Delano, PA has a population of 344 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18220? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18220 is $48,750, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18220? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18220 is $62,900, which is 77% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18220? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18220 is White at 92.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18220? ▼
ZIP code 18220 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 123 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18220? ▼
In ZIP code 18220, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 18220? ▼
In ZIP code 18220, approximately 90.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18220? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18220 is 5.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.