18248 ZIP Code
Sheppton, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 18248 |
| City/Town: | Sheppton |
| County: | Schuylkill |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 492 |
| Median Household Income: | $63,864 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,818 |
| Total Housing Units: | 194 |
| Median Home Value: | $110,800 |
| Land Area: | 4.4 sq miles
11.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.9009, -76.0945 |
Population Information (18248 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 492 | -- |
| Male: | 217 | 44.1% |
| Female: | 275 | 55.9% |
| Median Age: | 40.1 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 40 | 8.1% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 120 | 24.4% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 21 | 4.3% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1 | 0.2% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 31 | 6.3% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 93 | 18.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 42 | 8.5% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 34 | 6.9% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 12 | 2.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 48 | 9.8% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 32 | 6.5% |
| 85 years and over: | 18 | 3.7% |
Housing Information (18248 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $110,800 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- |
| Median rent: | -- / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 194 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 166 | 85.6% |
| Vacant housing units: | 28 | 14.4% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 146 | 88.0% |
| Renter-occupied: | 20 | 12.0% |
Educational Attainment (18248 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 310 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1 | 0.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 29 | 9.4% |
| High school graduate: | 74 | 23.9% |
| Some college, no degree: | 43 | 13.9% |
| Associate degree: | 65 | 21.0% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 75 | 24.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 23 | 7.4% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.3% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 31.6% |
Income Information (18248 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $63,864 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $76,862 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $68,333 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,818 / yr. |
Employment (18248 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 130 | -- |
| Employed: | 121 | 93.1% |
| Unemployed: | 9 | 6.9% |
| Not in labor force: | 202 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 86 | 71.1% |
| Government workers: | 17 | 14.0% |
| Self-employed: | 16 | 13.2% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 2 | 1.7% |
Race & Ethnicity (18248 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 462 | 93.9% |
| Black or African American: | 24 | 4.9% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 1 | 0.2% |
| Two or more races: | 5 | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2 | 0.4% |
| Mexican: | 68 | 13.8% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2 | 0.4% |
| Cuban: | 1 | 0.2% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 65 | 13.2% |
Income Distribution (18248 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 10 | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 4 | 2.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 11 | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 40 | 24.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 10 | 6.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 21 | 12.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 25 | 15.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 39 | 23.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 0 | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more: | 6 | 3.6% |
Commute to Work (18248 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 69 | 57.0% |
| Carpooled: | 11 | 9.1% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Walked: | 9 | 7.4% |
| Other means: | 7 | 5.8% |
| Worked from home: | 14 | 11.6% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.2 min | -- |
Industry (18248 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 3 | 2.5% |
| Construction: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Manufacturing: | 23 | 19.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Retail trade: | 11 | 9.1% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 5 | 4.1% |
| Information: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 8 | 6.6% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 36 | 29.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 18 | 14.9% |
| Other services: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Public administration: | 17 | 14.0% |
Poverty Status (18248 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 45.6% |
| All people below poverty level: | -888,888,888 | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
Health Insurance (18248 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 415 | 84.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 278 | 56.5% |
| Public health coverage: | 180 | 36.6% |
| Without health insurance: | 72 | 14.6% |
Benefits & Assistance (18248 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 101 | 60.8% |
| Social Security income: | 78 | 47.0% |
| Retirement income: | 54 | 32.5% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 10 | 6.0% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 13 | 7.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 58 | 34.9% |
Housing Types (18248 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 137 | 70.6% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 37 | 19.1% |
| 2 units: | 3 | 1.5% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 9 | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mobile home: | 8 | 4.1% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (18248 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 13 | 6.7% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 6 | 3.1% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 14 | 7.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2 | 1.0% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 18 | 9.3% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 141 | 72.7% |
Bedrooms (18248 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 17 | 8.8% |
| 1 bedroom: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 30 | 15.5% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 88 | 45.4% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 36 | 18.6% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 23 | 11.9% |
Heating Fuel (18248 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 4 | 2.4% |
| Electricity: | 85 | 51.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 53 | 31.9% |
| Coal or coke: | 24 | 14.5% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% |
Vehicles Available (18248 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 37 | 22.3% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 94 | 56.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 35 | 21.1% |
Home Value Distribution (18248 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 33 | 22.6% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 21 | 14.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 54 | 37.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 17 | 11.6% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 21 | 14.4% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 0 | 0.0% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% |
Housing Costs (18248 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,042 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $537 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | -- / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.05 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.80 |
Households (18248 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 166 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 51 | 30.7% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 17 | 10.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 36 | 21.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 69 | 41.6% |
| Householder living alone: | 50 | 30.1% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 87 | 52.4% |
| Average household size: | 2.90 | -- |
| Average family size: | 3.73 | -- |
Marital Status (18248 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 89 | -- |
| Never married: | 38 | 42.7% |
| Now married: | 32 | 36.0% |
| Separated: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Widowed: | 19 | 21.3% |
| Divorced: | 90 | 101.1% |
School Enrollment (18248 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 194 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten: | 40 | 20.6% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 112 | 57.7% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 15 | 7.7% |
| College or graduate school: | 27 | 13.9% |
Veterans & Disability (18248 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 325 | -- |
| Veterans: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 487 | -- |
| With a disability: | 94 | 19.3% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 21 | 22.3% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 42 | 44.7% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 31 | 33.0% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (18248 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 476 | 96.7% |
| Different house: | 16 | 3.3% |
| Same county: | 2 | 12.5% |
| Different county: | 13 | 81.3% |
| Different state: | 1 | 6.3% |
| Abroad: | 1 | 6.3% |
Place of Birth (18248 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 439 | 89.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 53 | 5300.0% |
| Not a citizen: | 53 | 5300.0% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 53 | 5300.0% |
| Asia: | 3 | 300.0% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 50 | 5000.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% |
Language Spoken at Home (18248 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 492 | -- |
| English only: | 424 | 86.2% |
| Language other than English: | 68 | 13.8% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 68 | 13.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
Computers & Internet (18248 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 166 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 158 | 95.2% |
Sheppton, PA18248