Weatherly, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18255
Carbon County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,337
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,034
- Median income Near-median income area
- $189,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Weatherly pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18255 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 18255 (Weatherly, PA) rose +8.8% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 18255 covers 189.4 square miles in Weatherly, Carbon County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,337 residents on file, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18255 reports a modest median household income of $69,034 (11% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,948. The poverty rate is 15.5%, with unemployment at 8.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $189,600 (17% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $925; owner occupancy is 78.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Carbon County, so 18255 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 18255
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Weatherly, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18255.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 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 18255, Weatherly, 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
4,337
Population
189.4
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18255?
48.8
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
2.6%
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?
$69,034
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$34,948
Per Capita Income
15.5%
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment Rate
30.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18255 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Weatherly, 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)
$69,034 45th percentile higher than 45% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,904housing units
1,904
Total Housing Units
1,715
Occupied Units
189
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$189,600
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$925
Median Rent
1962
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 62 business establishments in ZIP 18255, employing approximately 322 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,558,000.
62
Businesses
322
Employees
$16.6M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 17.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 16.1% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 9.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 9.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 8.1% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 6.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 6.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.8% |
| Information | 3 | 4.8% |
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 18255 vs 18216 →
ZIP 18255 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18201
Hazleton (18201)
27,516 residents
- 18224 6,017
Freeland (18224)
6,017 residents
- 18255 4,337
Weatherly (18255)
4,337 residents
- 18232 3,941
Lansford (18232)
3,941 residents
- 18240 3,891
Nesquehoning (18240)
3,891 residents
- 18250 3,034
Summit Hill (18250)
3,034 residents
- 18216 1,067
Beaver Meadows (18216)
1,067 residents
- 18254 871
Tresckow (18254)
871 residents
- 18244 402
Parryville (18244)
402 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18255 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18255 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18254
Tresckow (18254)
$87,813 median income
- 18221
Drifton (18221)
$71,250 median income
- 18224
Freeland (18224)
$69,620 median income
- 18255
Weatherly (18255)
$69,034 median income
- 18244
Parryville (18244)
$68,750 median income
- 18250
Summit Hill (18250)
$65,268 median income
- 18240
Nesquehoning (18240)
$63,608 median income
- 18216
Beaver Meadows (18216)
$49,350 median income
- 18201
Hazleton (18201)
$47,802 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18255 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18216 | Beaver Meadows, PA | 1,067 | 3.3 mi |
| 18240 | Nesquehoning, PA | 3,891 | 5.4 mi |
| 18230 | Junedale, PA | 132 | 5.4 mi |
| 18250 | Summit Hill, PA | 3,034 | 7.5 mi |
| 18244 | Parryville, PA | 402 | 5.8 mi |
| 18224 | Freeland, PA | 6,017 | 6.7 mi |
| 18201 | Hazleton, PA | 27,516 | 6.6 mi |
| 18254 | Tresckow, PA | 871 | 7.1 mi |
| 18232 | Lansford, PA | 3,941 | 7.4 mi |
| 18221 | Drifton, PA | 389 | 6.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18255, 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 (4,337 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 18255 in?
ZIP code 18255 (Weatherly) is located in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. Carbon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carbon-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 18255?
ZIP code 18255 in Weatherly, PA has a population of 4,337 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18255?
The median household income in ZIP 18255 is $69,034, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18255?
The median home value in ZIP 18255 is $189,600, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18255?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18255 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18255?
ZIP code 18255 has 62 business establishments employing approximately 322 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18255?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18255 are: Construction (11), Other services (except public administration) (10), Retail trade (6). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18255?
In ZIP code 18255, 66.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.0% 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 18255?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18255 is 30.2 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 18255?
In ZIP code 18255, approximately 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18255?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18255 is 15.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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