18241 ZIP Code — Nuremberg, PA

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18241 is located in Nuremberg, Pennsylvania, within Schuylkill County. It covers approximately 1.06 square miles and serves a population of 335 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 18241

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 $102,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $63,690. 66% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

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

16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 18241 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

335

population

1.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18241 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18241

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18241. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nuremberg	Acceptable
Nuremberg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17985 Zion Grove (2.9 mi) 18249 Sugarloaf (5.5 mi) 18635 Nescopeck (6 mi) 17967 Ringtown (6.8 mi) 17976 Shenandoah (8 mi) 18237 Mcadoo (9.2 mi) 17948 Mahanoy City (9.4 mi) 18202 Hazleton (9.5 mi) 18214 Barnesville (10.6 mi) 18201 Hazleton (10.8 mi) 17935 Girardville (11 mi) 17932 Frackville (11.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	335
Population density	316 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	1.06 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.9419
Longitude	-76.1875
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	45.7%	46.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	23.8%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

335

Population

316

People per sq mi

65.2

Median age

$63,690

Median household income

$40,003

Per capita income

$102,800

Median home value

$1,094

Median monthly rent

68.3%

Home ownership

11.0%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

192

Housing units

9.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

15–19

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	27	8.1%
18 and over	308	91.9%
65 and over	172	51.3%
Median age	65.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Two or more races 2%

Group	Count	%
White	328	95.9%
Hispanic or Latino	7	2%
Two or more races	7	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.7%	46.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	23.8%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 11.1%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 16.8%

$50k–$75k 22.1%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	11.1%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	16.8%
$50k–$75k	22.1%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	21.6%
Median income	$63,690

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.8%

$50k–$100k 23.9%

$100k–$150k 44.4%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,800
Median rent / month	$1,094
Owner occupied	68.3%
Renter occupied	31.7%
Vacant	19.4%
Single-family detached	44.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.2%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	7.8%
1970–1979	6.6%
1960–1969	3.1%
1950–1959	3.5%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	76.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	23.6%
3 bedrooms	45.7%
4 bedrooms	29.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	55.8%
2 vehicles	37.0%
3 or more	7.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	15.9%
Propane / LP gas	3.8%
Fuel oil	45.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	35	16.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	37	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	136	65.4%
Households with children under 18	30	14.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	144	69.2%
Average household size	1.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.6%	21.6%
Married	38.9%	29.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	9.9%	34.0%
Divorced	14.5%	14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 12.3%

HS graduate 45.7%

Some college, no degree 17.4%

Associate's degree 12.3%

Bachelor's degree 7.2%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.6%
Bachelor's or higher	9.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	17	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.0%

Construction 22.4%

Retail trade 15.0%

Agriculture & mining 13.1%

Finance & real estate 7.5%

Other services 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.1%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	23.4%
Natural resources & construction	20.6%
Production & transportation	43.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	95.3%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.8%
Carpool	14.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	11.2%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.4

Poverty

All people 11.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 12.0%

Married-couple families 25.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	66.3%
Retirement income	53.4%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.6%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	20.2%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.0%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	65.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	5	1.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	27.2%
65 and over	15.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.2%
Public insurance	60.0%
No insurance	15.8%
Uninsured under 19	63.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	325	97.0%
Spanish	9	2.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	2.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	311	92.8%
Born in same state	311	92.8%
Born in different state	283	84.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	24	7.2%
Not a US citizen	15	62.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	31	9.3%
French	30	9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	16	4.8%
Norwegian	5	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	62.1%
Internet access	74.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18241

What city is ZIP code 18241 in?

ZIP code 18241 is primarily assigned to Nuremberg, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18241 in?

ZIP code 18241 falls within Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 18241 have an older population?

51% of residents in ZIP code 18241 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 18241 have a large retiree population?

66% of households in ZIP code 18241 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 18241?

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

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18241?

The median home value in ZIP code 18241 is $102,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 18241 in?

ZIP code 18241 observes the EST timezone.