18248 ZIP Code – Sheppton, Pennsylvania
18248 is a very small ZIP code in Sheppton, Pennsylvania, part of Schuylkill County with a population of approximately 492 residents. The median household income of $63,864 is near the Pennsylvania average and near the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $110,800, well below the national average, with 85.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). Housing consists of 94% single-family (decreasing).
The poverty rate is 52.4%, well above the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 37.1%, above the national average. The population has a median age of 38.5, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 18242, 18237, 18256.
ZIP Code 18248 Data
Population
492
Median Household Income
$63,864
Median Home Value
$110,800
Median Rent
Not provided
Median Age
38.5
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
52.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
37.1%
County
Schuylkill County
State
Pennsylvania
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ZIP 18248 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 18248 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 492 | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $63k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $110k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.5 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 52.4% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 37.1% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 18242 – Oneida
- 18237 – Mcadoo
- 18256 – Weston
- 18202 – Hazleton
- 18220 – Delano
- 18231 – Kelayres
- 18245 – Quakake
- 18241 – Nuremberg
- 17948 – Mahanoy City
- 18249 – Sugarloaf
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18242 | ONEIDA | 373 | $153,099 |
| 18237 | MCADOO | 3,721 | $44,025 |
| 18256 | WESTON | 179 | Not provided |
| 18202 | HAZLETON | 13,309 | $53,589 |
| 18220 | DELANO | 303 | $50,625 |