PlainZIP

Kelayres, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18231

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

535
208/sq mi
$49,539
Median income
$118,000
Median home value
12.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
208
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18231 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18231 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kelayres, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, home to just 535 residents across 2.6 square miles, a density of 208 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18231 reports a modest median household income of $49,539 (36% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $30,501. The poverty rate stands at 9.2% and the unemployment rate at 10.0%. The typical home here is valued at $118,000 (48% below the state average); renters pay a median of $821 monthly, and 82.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.9, and the average commute is -. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Schuylkill County, so you can benchmark 18231 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 18231, Kelayres, 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

535

Population

2.6

Area (sq mi)

208

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18231?

32.9

Median Age

55.7%

Male

44.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 78.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%

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?

$49,539

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$30,501

Per Capita Income

9.2%

Poverty Rate

10.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 18231 ranks nationally

Kelayres, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,539 14th percentile higher than 14% 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 43.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.2%

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

What does housing look like?

192

Total Housing Units

181

Occupied Units

11

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.9%
Renter 17.1%

$118,000

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$821

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 18231 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 18231 ranks #6 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 18231 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 18231 ranks #5 of 8 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
18237 Mcadoo, PA 3,110 1.6 mi
18254 Tresckow, PA 871 2.3 mi
18245 Quakake, PA 348 3.8 mi
18202 Hazleton, PA 12,083 3.8 mi
18230 Junedale, PA 132 4.0 mi
18201 Hazleton, PA 27,516 4.1 mi
18239 Milnesville, PA 232 5.9 mi
18248 Sheppton, PA 631 5.3 mi
18225 Harleigh, PA 114 5.7 mi
18220 Delano, PA 344 5.2 mi

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Related Areas

Schuylkill County Kelayres, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18231 in? ▼
ZIP code 18231 (Kelayres) 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 18231? ▼
ZIP code 18231 in Kelayres, PA has a population of 535 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18231? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18231 is $49,539, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18231? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18231 is $118,000, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18231? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18231 is White at 78.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.3% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18231? ▼
In ZIP code 18231, 43.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.2% 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 18231? ▼
In ZIP code 18231, approximately 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18231? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18231 is 9.2% 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.