18218 ZIP Code — Coaldale, PA

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18218 is located in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, within Schuylkill County. It covers approximately 2.18 square miles and serves a population of 2,314 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570/272.

About ZIP code 18218

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $56,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,139. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 18218 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,314

population

2.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18218 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18218

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18218. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Coaldale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18232 Lansford (1.8 mi) 18250 Summit Hill (3.6 mi) 18252 Tamaqua (3.9 mi) 18240 Nesquehoning (4 mi) 17982 Tuscarora (6.4 mi) 17925 Brockton (7 mi) 18211 Andreas (7.2 mi) 18237 Mcadoo (7.5 mi) 18216 Beaver Meadows (7.6 mi) 18255 Weatherly (8.6 mi) 17960 New Ringgold (8.6 mi) 17952 Mary D (8.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,314
Population density	1,061 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	2.18 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.8195
Longitude	-75.9140
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	570/272

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.9%	46.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	26.0%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,314

Population

1,061

People per sq mi

38.8

Median age

$54,139

Median household income

$27,219

Per capita income

$56,300

Median home value

$864

Median monthly rent

78.5%

Home ownership

15.0%

Poverty rate

7.7%

Unemployment

927

Housing units

9.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

146

25–34

134

144

35–44

133

117

45–54

107

153

55–59

140

60–64

106

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	532	23.0%
18 and over	1,782	77.0%
65 and over	393	17.0%
Median age	38.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.5%

Black or African American 4.5%

Two or more races 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,162	92.5%
Black or African American	105	4.5%
Two or more races	34	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	23	1%
Other race	12	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.9%	46.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	26.0%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 13.1%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 15.4%

$50k–$75k 15.5%

$75k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	13.1%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	15.4%
$50k–$75k	15.5%
$75k–$100k	17.3%
$100k–$150k	15.2%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$54,139

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 39.9%

$50k–$100k 46.8%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k–$300k 0.4%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$56,300
Median rent / month	$864
Owner occupied	78.5%
Renter occupied	21.5%
Vacant	17.6%
Single-family detached	33.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.5%
1990–1999	1.3%
1980–1989	1.5%
1970–1979	2.4%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	22.6%
1939 or earlier	59.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	18.8%
3 bedrooms	47.0%
4 bedrooms	19.1%
5+ bedrooms	6.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.1%
1 vehicle	40.9%
2 vehicles	32.6%
3 or more	19.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.2%
Electricity	10.7%
Propane / LP gas	3.2%
Fuel oil	69.9%
Wood	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	398	42.8%
Cohabiting couple	109	11.7%
Male householder, no spouse	212	22.8%
Female householder, no spouse	210	22.6%
Households with children under 18	247	26.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	296	31.9%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.3%	32.5%
Married	46.1%	42.6%
Separated	1.1%	1.1%
Widowed	3.8%	14.1%
Divorced	8.8%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 47.1%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 14.6%

Bachelor's degree 7.6%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.4%
Bachelor's or higher	9.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	6.6%
Kindergarten	40	9.5%
Elementary school	184	43.5%
High school	89	21.0%
College / grad school	82	19.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.3%

Manufacturing 15.4%

Retail trade 13.5%

Transportation & utilities 9.6%

Construction 9.1%

Professional & management 5.7%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Other services 4.1%

Public administration 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.9%
Service	26.8%
Sales & office	20.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	21.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.5%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	1.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.5%
Carpool	8.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	2.3%
Other means	4.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 15.0%

Under 18 years 20.7%

18 and over 13.2%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 42.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.8%
Retirement income	21.4%
Supplemental Security	8.1%
Cash public assistance	6.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	30.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	18.4%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	58.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	163	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	17.1%
65 and over	45.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.0%
Public insurance	56.3%
No insurance	2.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,149	92.9%
Spanish	35	1.6%
Other Indo-European	29	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,279	98.5%
Born in same state	2,235	96.6%
Born in different state	1,943	84.0%
Foreign born	44	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	35	1.5%
Not a US citizen	30	85.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	336	14.5%
French	180	7.8%
Norwegian	74	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	72	3.1%
Arab	57	2.5%
Irish	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	88.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18218

What city is ZIP code 18218 in?

ZIP code 18218 is primarily assigned to Coaldale, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18218 in?

ZIP code 18218 falls within Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 18218?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 18218 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 18218 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18218?

The median home value in ZIP code 18218 is $56,300.

Does ZIP code 18218 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 18218 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 18218 in?

ZIP code 18218 observes the EST timezone.