18245 ZIP Code — Quakake, PA

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18245 is located in Quakake, Pennsylvania, within Schuylkill County. It covers approximately 2.39 square miles and serves a population of 222 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 18245

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 $112,200.

Median household income is $43,269. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 84% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 23% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 18245 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

222

population

2.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18245 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18245

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18245. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Quakake	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	222
Population density	93 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	2.39 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.8644
Longitude	-75.9730
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	86.2%	46.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	10.5%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	3.3%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

222

Population

People per sq mi

68.8

Median age

$43,269

Median household income

$25,227

Per capita income

$112,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

5.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

134

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

107

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	222	100.0%
65 and over	167	75.2%
Median age	68.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	222	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	86.2%	46.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	10.5%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	3.3%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 28.4%

$35k–$50k 38.8%

$50k–$75k 23.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	28.4%
$35k–$50k	38.8%
$50k–$75k	23.1%
Median income	$43,269

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.9%

$50k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 66.4%

$200k–$300k 11.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	94.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.2%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.66

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	28.4%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	11.2%
1939 or earlier	55.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	5.2%
3 bedrooms	66.4%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	28.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.7%
1 vehicle	67.2%
2 vehicles	17.9%
3 or more	5.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	5.2%
Fuel oil	83.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	83	61.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	51	38.1%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	118	88.1%
Average household size	1.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	100.0%	64.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	9.2%
Divorced	0.0%	26.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.8%

Some HS, no diploma 12.6%

HS graduate 35.6%

Some college, no degree 20.3%

Associate's degree 24.8%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.6%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

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

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 45.2%

Education & healthcare 20.2%

Manufacturing 15.5%

Construction 10.7%

Public administration 8.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.2%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	8.3%
Natural resources & construction	26.2%
Production & transportation	45.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.7%
Government	8.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 5.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	83.6%
Retirement income	44.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	67.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	50	22.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	25.5%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.3%
Public insurance	75.2%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	222	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	222	100.0%
Born in same state	222	100.0%
Born in different state	171	77.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	38	17.1%
Italian	29	13.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	13	5.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	60.4%
Internet access	43.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18245

What city is ZIP code 18245 in?

ZIP code 18245 is primarily assigned to Quakake, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18245 in?

ZIP code 18245 falls within Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 18245 have an older population?

75% of residents in ZIP code 18245 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 18245 have a large retiree population?

84% of households in ZIP code 18245 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 18245 have a large veteran population?

23% of civilians in ZIP code 18245 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18245?

The median home value in ZIP code 18245 is $112,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 18245 in?

ZIP code 18245 observes the EST timezone.