Tamaqua, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18252
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,188
- 73/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,257
- Median income Near-median income area
- $156,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tamaqua pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 28th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 73
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18252 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 18252 (Tamaqua, PA) rose +2.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 199.3 in 2023 to 203.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 18252 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tamaqua, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, home to 11,188 residents across 153.1 square miles, a density of 73 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18252 reports a modest median household income of $65,257 (16% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,741. The poverty rate is 19.8%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $156,300 (31% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $977; owner occupancy is 64.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Schuylkill County, so 18252 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 18252
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tamaqua, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18252.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
41 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
29 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
20 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 18252, Tamaqua, 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
11,188
Population
153.1
Area (sq mi)
73
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18252?
42.7
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
2.0%
Foreign-Born
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?
$65,257
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$33,741
Per Capita Income
19.8%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18252 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Tamaqua, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$65,257 37th percentile higher than 37% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,938housing units
4,938
Total Housing Units
4,449
Occupied Units
489
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$156,300
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$977
Median Rent
1941
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+2.3%
YoY Change (2024)
204
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+104%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 18252 have increased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +104% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.2% | 130 |
| 2021 | +13.8% | 148 |
| 2022 | +27.4% | 189 |
| 2023 | +5.7% | 199 |
| 2024 | +2.3% | 204 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 258 business establishments in ZIP 18252, employing approximately 3,753 people with a combined annual payroll of $183,388,000.
258
Businesses
3,753
Employees
$183.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 49 | 19.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 41 | 15.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 29 | 11.2% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 8.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 7.8% |
| Construction | 18 | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 4.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 2.7% |
| Information | 5 | 1.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 1.2% |
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 18252 vs 17982 →
ZIP 18252 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18252
Tamaqua (18252)
11,188 residents
- 18232 3,941
Lansford (18232)
3,941 residents
- 17960 3,868
New Ringgold (17960)
3,868 residents
- 18237 3,110
Mcadoo (18237)
3,110 residents
- 18218 2,281
Coaldale (18218)
2,281 residents
- 18214 2,078
Barnesville (18214)
2,078 residents
- 17982 430
Tuscarora (17982)
430 residents
- 17925 376
Brockton (17925)
376 residents
- 18245 348
Quakake (18245)
348 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18252 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18252 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18214
Barnesville (18214)
$82,375 median income
- 17925
Brockton (17925)
$79,821 median income
- 17960
New Ringgold (17960)
$73,281 median income
- 17982
Tuscarora (17982)
$71,071 median income
- 18245
Quakake (18245)
$69,219 median income
- 17952
Mary D (17952)
$68,281 median income
- 18252
Tamaqua (18252)
$65,257 median income
- 18218
Coaldale (18218)
$59,250 median income
- 18220
Delano (18220)
$48,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18252 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17982 | Tuscarora, PA | 430 | 2.5 mi |
| 17952 | Mary D, PA | 282 | 4.5 mi |
| 17960 | New Ringgold, PA | 3,868 | 5.3 mi |
| 18218 | Coaldale, PA | 2,281 | 4.5 mi |
| 17925 | Brockton, PA | 376 | 5.1 mi |
| 18237 | Mcadoo, PA | 3,110 | 7.8 mi |
| 18214 | Barnesville, PA | 2,078 | 5.8 mi |
| 18245 | Quakake, PA | 348 | 6.3 mi |
| 18232 | Lansford, PA | 3,941 | 6.4 mi |
| 18220 | Delano, PA | 344 | 6.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18252, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (11,188 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 18252 in?
ZIP code 18252 (Tamaqua) 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 18252?
ZIP code 18252 in Tamaqua, PA has a population of 11,188 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18252?
The median household income in ZIP 18252 is $65,257, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18252?
The median home value in ZIP 18252 is $156,300, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18252?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18252 is White at 88.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18252?
ZIP code 18252 has 258 business establishments employing approximately 3,753 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18252?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18252 are: Retail trade (49), Other services (except public administration) (41), Health care and social assistance (29). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18252?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18252 increased by 2.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 104%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18252?
In ZIP code 18252, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% 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 18252?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18252 is 27.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 18252?
In ZIP code 18252, approximately 64.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18252?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18252 is 19.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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