18252 ZIP Code
Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 18252 |
| City/Town: | Tamaqua |
| County: | Schuylkill |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,335 |
| Median Household Income: | $65,856 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,759 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,223 |
| Median Home Value: | $148,700 |
| Land Area: | 68.0 sq miles
176.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.7816, -75.9724 |
Population Information (18252 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,335 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,624 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,711 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 620 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 755 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 611 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 859 | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 576 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,156 | 10.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,152 | 10.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,846 | 16.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 884 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 659 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,176 | 10.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 759 | 6.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 282 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (18252 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $148,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $784 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,223 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,485 | 85.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 738 | 14.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,252 | 72.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,233 | 27.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (18252 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,914 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 130 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 614 | 7.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,298 | 41.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,507 | 19.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,029 | 13.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,064 | 13.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 272 | 3.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (18252 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $65,856 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $79,169 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $83,171 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,759 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (18252 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,942 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,615 | 94.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 327 | 5.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,138 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,001 | 89.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 389 | 6.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 210 | 3.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 15 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (18252 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,275 | 90.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 31 | 0.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 212 | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 807 | 7.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 537 | 4.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 922 | 8.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 359 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 95 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 6 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 462 | 4.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (18252 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 184 | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 342 | 7.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 367 | 8.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 345 | 7.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 614 | 13.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 748 | 16.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 496 | 11.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 727 | 16.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 487 | 10.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 175 | 3.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (18252 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,051 | 72.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 690 | 12.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 26 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 370 | 6.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 14 | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 358 | 6.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (18252 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 111 | 2.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 422 | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,062 | 18.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 164 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 312 | 5.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 514 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 33 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 216 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 479 | 8.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,373 | 24.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 502 | 8.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 296 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 131 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (18252 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (18252 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,184 | 89.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,153 | 63.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,599 | 40.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,021 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (18252 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,161 | 70.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,671 | 37.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,042 | 23.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 211 | 4.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 118 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 783 | 17.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (18252 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,626 | 50.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,566 | 30.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 271 | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 124 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 115 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 141 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 276 | 5.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 104 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (18252 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 140 | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 228 | 4.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 167 | 3.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 295 | 5.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 542 | 10.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 163 | 3.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 575 | 11.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 393 | 7.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,720 | 52.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (18252 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 53 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 439 | 8.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,139 | 21.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,575 | 49.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 844 | 16.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 173 | 3.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (18252 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 44 | 1.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 242 | 5.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 943 | 21.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,484 | 55.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 603 | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 62 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 29 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 68 | 1.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (18252 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 373 | 8.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,399 | 31.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,401 | 31.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,312 | 29.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (18252 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 527 | 16.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 733 | 22.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 374 | 11.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 543 | 16.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 833 | 25.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 160 | 4.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 57 | 1.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 25 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (18252 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,391 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $542 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $784 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.56 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.38 |
Households (18252 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,485 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,055 | 45.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 606 | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 917 | 20.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,290 | 28.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,206 | 26.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,561 | 34.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.50 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.06 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (18252 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,636 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,624 | 35.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,258 | 48.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 142 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 549 | 11.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,400 | 30.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (18252 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,672 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 104 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 296 | 11.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 953 | 35.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 830 | 31.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 489 | 18.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (18252 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,746 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 597 | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,205 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,797 | 16.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 93 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 801 | 44.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 903 | 50.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (18252 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,331 | 91.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 976 | 8.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 646 | 66.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 323 | 33.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 155 | 15.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 7 | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (18252 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,082 | 97.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 250 | 2.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 253 | 101.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 253 | 101.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 253 | 101.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 11 | 4.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 242 | 96.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (18252 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,715 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,255 | 95.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 460 | 4.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 381 | 3.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 79 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (18252 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,485 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,074 | 90.8% | 89.4% |
Tamaqua, PA18252