ZIP Code 18255

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Weatherly · Carbon County · Pennsylvania

Population
4,337

23/sq mi

Median income
$69,034

▼ 10% vs US

higher than 45% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$189,600

▼ 32% vs US

higher than 41% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.0%

Median age 48.8

Land area
189.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 18255 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania has a population of 4,337. The median household income is $69,034, which is 10% below the national average. Median home value is $189,600, 32% below the US average. 16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 18255 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 189.4 square miles in Weatherly, Carbon County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 4,337 residents, producing a population density of 23 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 18255 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18255 sits at $69,034 (11% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $34,948. The poverty rate stands at 15.5% and the unemployment rate at 8.0%. On housing, the median home value is $189,600 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $925 per month, and 78.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18255 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Carbon County, so you can benchmark 18255 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 18255

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18255.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,337

Population

189.4

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18255?

48.8

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 93.9%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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?

$69,034

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$34,948

Per Capita Income

15.5%

Poverty Rate

8.0%

Unemployment Rate

30.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,904

Total Housing Units

1,715

Occupied Units

189

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.2%
Renter 21.8%

$189,600

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Weatherly, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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