18214 ZIP Code — Barnesville, PA

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18214 is located in Barnesville, Pennsylvania, within Schuylkill County. It covers approximately 30.34 square miles and serves a population of 2,164 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 18214

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $179,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,034. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 18214 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,164

population

30.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18214 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18214

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18214. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Barnesville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17948 Mahanoy City (2.2 mi) 17952 Mary D (3.4 mi) 17982 Tuscarora (3.8 mi) 17925 Brockton (4.3 mi) 17976 Shenandoah (4.8 mi) 17953 Middleport (5.4 mi) 17959 New Philadelphia (5.7 mi) 17967 Ringtown (6.2 mi) 17931 Frackville (6.6 mi) 18237 Mcadoo (6.6 mi) 17932 Frackville (7.2 mi) 18252 Tamaqua (7.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,164
Population density	71 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	30.34 sq mi
Water area	0.39 sq mi
Latitude	40.8055
Longitude	-76.0961
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	570

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.8%	46.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.2%	2.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,164

Population

People per sq mi

50.5

Median age

$70,034

Median household income

$38,693

Per capita income

$179,900

Median home value

$762

Median monthly rent

92.0%

Home ownership

14.5%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

968

Housing units

25.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

140

35–44

152

155

45–54

169

55–59

60–64

189

65–74

206

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	310	14.3%
18 and over	1,854	85.7%
65 and over	599	27.7%
Median age	50.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.4%

Two or more races 1.9%

Asian 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	2,081	95.4%
Two or more races	42	1.9%
Asian	41	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	18	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.8%	46.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.2%	2.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.6%

$10k–$15k 10.3%

$15k–$25k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 3.3%

$35k–$50k 6.0%

$50k–$75k 25.3%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.6%
$10k–$15k	10.3%
$15k–$25k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	3.3%
$35k–$50k	6.0%
$50k–$75k	25.3%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
$150k–$200k	11.0%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$70,034

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.2%

$50k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 20.9%

$200k–$300k 30.5%

$300k–$500k 11.2%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$179,900
Median rent / month	$762
Owner occupied	92.0%
Renter occupied	8.0%
Vacant	6.6%
Single-family detached	84.0%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	5.1%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	11.2%
1990–1999	12.8%
1980–1989	5.5%
1970–1979	20.3%
1960–1969	1.1%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	8.7%
1939 or earlier	28.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	23.1%
3 bedrooms	55.9%
4 bedrooms	15.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	34.9%
2 vehicles	28.9%
3 or more	32.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Electricity	25.7%
Propane / LP gas	4.2%
Fuel oil	46.4%
Wood	3.7%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	518	53.0%
Cohabiting couple	32	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	171	17.5%
Female householder, no spouse	256	26.2%
Households with children under 18	178	18.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	449	46.0%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.8%	26.5%
Married	61.2%	50.9%
Separated	1.3%	1.3%
Widowed	5.6%	12.1%
Divorced	7.1%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 37.2%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 12.2%

Bachelor's degree 17.5%

Graduate / professional 8.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.1%
Bachelor's or higher	25.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	6.3%
Kindergarten	10	2.5%
Elementary school	166	41.9%
High school	66	16.7%
College / grad school	129	32.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.3%

Manufacturing 20.2%

Professional & management 13.5%

Construction 10.4%

Public administration 5.8%

Retail trade 5.3%

Other services 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.2%
Service	9.1%
Sales & office	10.1%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	23.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.7%
Government	17.6%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.5%
Carpool	3.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.3

Poverty

All people 14.5%

Under 18 years 6.8%

18 and over 15.8%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 41.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.0%
Retirement income	31.0%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	63.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	235	12.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	6.6%
65 and over	32.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.5%
Public insurance	41.0%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,088	96.5%
Spanish	5	0.2%
Other Indo-European	5	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,123	98.1%
Born in same state	2,082	96.2%
Born in different state	1,941	89.7%
Foreign born	41	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	41	1.9%
Not a US citizen	18	43.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	447	20.7%
Norwegian	184	8.5%
French	88	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	53	2.4%
Arab	32	1.5%
Polish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.1%
Internet access	91.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18214

What city is ZIP code 18214 in?

ZIP code 18214 is primarily assigned to Barnesville, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18214 in?

ZIP code 18214 falls within Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 18214 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 18214 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 18214 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 18214 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 18214 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 18214 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 18214 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 18214 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 18214 in?

ZIP code 18214 observes the EST timezone.