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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
$65,257
Median income
$156,300
Median home value
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $33,741. 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.1%. Median home value sits at $156,300 (31% below the state average), median rent at $977 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 18252, 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 18252

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tamaqua, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18252.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 18252?

42.7

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 88.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%

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

$33,741

Per Capita Income

19.8%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

27.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18252 ranks nationally

Tamaqua, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,257 39th percentile higher than 39% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.6%

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

What does housing look like?

4,938

Total Housing Units

4,449

Occupied Units

489

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.5%
Renter 35.5%

$156,300

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$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

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ZIP 18252 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 18252 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 18252 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 18252 ranks #7 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Schuylkill County

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Pop: 23,990
17972 standard
Schuylkill Haven, PA
Pop: 11,627
17963 standard
Pine Grove, PA
Pop: 9,317
17931 standard
Frackville, PA
Pop: 8,472
17921 standard
Ashland, PA
Pop: 7,676
17961 standard
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Pop: 6,958

Related Areas

Schuylkill County Tamaqua, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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