18242 ZIP Code — Oneida, PA

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18242 is located in Oneida, Pennsylvania, within Schuylkill County. It covers approximately 0.22 square miles and serves a population of 373 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 18242

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 $109,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $153,099. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

373

population

0.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18242 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18242

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18242. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Oneida	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	373
Population density	1,695 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	0.22 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.9115
Longitude	-76.1208
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	36.2%	46.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	1.4%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	61.8%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

373

Population

1,695

People per sq mi

36.6

Median age

$153,099

Median household income

$42,969

Per capita income

$109,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.3%

Home ownership

7.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

205

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

25–34

114

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	127	34.0%
18 and over	246	66.0%
65 and over	13	3.5%
Median age	36.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 37.1%

Hispanic or Latino 31.4%

Two or more races 31.4%

Group	Count	%
White	202	37.1%
Hispanic or Latino	171	31.4%
Two or more races	171	31.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.2%	46.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	1.4%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	61.8%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 7.7%

$15k–$25k 2.2%

$25k–$35k 1.7%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 2.8%

$100k–$150k 7.7%

$150k–$200k 65.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.7%
$15k–$25k	2.2%
$25k–$35k	1.7%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	2.8%
$100k–$150k	7.7%
$150k–$200k	65.7%
Median income	$153,099

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%

$50k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 81.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$109,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.3%
Renter occupied	12.7%
Vacant	20.6%
Single-family detached	55.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	3.5%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	95.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	17.1%
3 bedrooms	20.2%
4 bedrooms	55.3%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	19.3%
2 vehicles	7.2%
3 or more	71.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	11.6%
Fuel oil	77.9%
Wood	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	13	7.2%
Cohabiting couple	122	67.4%
Male householder, no spouse	13	7.2%
Female householder, no spouse	33	18.2%
Households with children under 18	138	76.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	10	5.5%
Average household size	2.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	90.6%	66.7%
Married	7.6%	17.3%
Separated	0.0%	5.3%
Widowed	0.0%	10.7%
Divorced	1.8%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 46.3%

Some college, no degree 5.3%

Associate's degree 48.4%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	10	58.8%
Elementary school	7	41.2%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 59.1%

Retail trade 19.5%

Education & healthcare 9.5%

Professional & management 9.1%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Other services 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	5.0%
Service	9.5%
Sales & office	13.6%
Natural resources & construction	57.3%
Production & transportation	14.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	98.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.0

Poverty

All people 7.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 11.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 20.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	7.2%
Retirement income	5.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	32.5%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	19.7%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	65.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	3	1.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	3.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.6%
65 and over	46.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.5%
Public insurance	17.2%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	344	92.2%
Spanish	14	4.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	14	4.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	359	96.2%
Born in same state	359	96.2%
Born in different state	203	54.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	14	3.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	187	50.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	55	14.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.5%
Internet access	98.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18242

What city is ZIP code 18242 in?

ZIP code 18242 is primarily assigned to Oneida, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18242 in?

ZIP code 18242 falls within Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 18242 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 18242 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 18242 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 18242 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 18242?

The median household income in ZIP code 18242 is $153,099, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18242?

The median home value in ZIP code 18242 is $109,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 18242 in?

ZIP code 18242 observes the EST timezone.