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Mcadoo, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18237

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

3,110
185/sq mi
$47,174
Median income
$103,300
Median home value
13.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
185
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18237 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18237 covers 16.8 square miles in Mcadoo, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,110 residents on file, a density of 185 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18237 reports a modest median household income of $47,174 (39% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $25,633. Poverty here runs at 19.7%, with unemployment measured at 5.8%. Median home value sits at $103,300 (55% below the state average), median rent at $992 a month, and owner-occupancy at 65.4%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Schuylkill County, letting you compare 18237 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 18237

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mcadoo, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18237.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 18237, Mcadoo, 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

3,110

Population

16.8

Area (sq mi)

185

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18237?

34.6

Median Age

54.9%

Male

45.1%

Female

17.2%

Foreign-Born

White 65.9%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%

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?

$47,174

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$25,633

Per Capita Income

19.7%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

25.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18237 ranks nationally

Mcadoo, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,174 11th percentile higher than 11% 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 13.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,881

Total Housing Units

1,557

Occupied Units

324

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.4%
Renter 34.6%

$103,300

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$992

Median Rent

1947

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 18237, employing approximately 602 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,267,000.

40

Businesses

602

Employees

$29.3M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 11 27.5%
Other services (except public administration) 5 12.5%
Manufacturing 3 7.5%
Wholesale trade 3 7.5%
Information 3 7.5%
Accommodation and food services 3 7.5%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 18237 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 18237 ranks #3 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 18237 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 18237 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
18231 Kelayres, PA 535 1.6 mi
18254 Tresckow, PA 871 2.8 mi
18245 Quakake, PA 348 2.9 mi
18230 Junedale, PA 132 4.1 mi
18201 Hazleton, PA 27,516 5.0 mi
18220 Delano, PA 344 4.5 mi
18239 Milnesville, PA 232 7.2 mi
18202 Hazleton, PA 12,083 5.4 mi
18248 Sheppton, PA 631 5.8 mi
17982 Tuscarora, PA 430 6.9 mi

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Pop: 23,990
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Pop: 11,627
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Pop: 11,188
17963 standard
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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 Mcadoo, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18237 in? ▼
ZIP code 18237 (Mcadoo) 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 18237? ▼
ZIP code 18237 in Mcadoo, PA has a population of 3,110 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18237? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18237 is $47,174, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18237? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18237 is $103,300, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18237? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18237 is White at 65.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18237? ▼
ZIP code 18237 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 602 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18237? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18237 are: Retail trade (11), Other services (except public administration) (5), Manufacturing (3). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18237? ▼
In ZIP code 18237, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 18237? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18237 is 25.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 18237? ▼
In ZIP code 18237, approximately 65.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18237? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18237 is 19.7% 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.