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Schuylkill County
Sheppton, PA
18248
18248 ZIP Code — Sheppton, PA
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 18248 is located in
Sheppton ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Schuylkill County .
It covers approximately 4.44 square miles and serves a population of
492 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 570 .
About ZIP code 18248
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 $110,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $63,864. Poverty affects 46% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 35% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 18248 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
492
Population density
111 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
107
Geography
Land area
4.44 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
40.8924
Longitude
-76.1110
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
570
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.0%
46.8%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
24.2%
33.5%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
12.1%
17.4%
22.4%
Over $200k
6.7%
2.3%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$63,864
Median household income
$110,800
Median home value
31.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 167 33.9% 18 and over 325 66.1% 65 and over 98 19.9% Median age 40.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
4.9%
Group Count % White 462 93.5% Black or African American 24 4.9% Two or more races 5 1% Hispanic or Latino 2 0.4% Other race 1 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.0%
46.8%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
24.2%
33.5%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
12.1%
17.4%
22.4%
Over $200k
6.7%
2.3%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.0% $10k–$15k 2.4% $15k–$25k 6.6% $25k–$35k 24.1% $35k–$50k 6.0% $50k–$75k 12.7% $75k–$100k 15.1% $100k–$150k 23.5% $200k+ 3.6% Median income $63,864
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $110,800 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 88.0% Renter occupied 12.0% Vacant 14.4% Single-family detached 70.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 4.1% Median rooms 6.2 Avg household size (owned) 3.05
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.7% 2000–2009 3.1% 1990–1999 0.0% 1980–1989 7.2% 1970–1979 1.0% 1960–1969 9.3% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 72.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 8.8% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 15.5% 3 bedrooms 45.4% 4 bedrooms 18.6% 5+ bedrooms 11.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 22.3% 2 vehicles 56.6% 3 or more 21.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 51.2% Propane / LP gas 2.4% Fuel oil 31.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 51 30.7% Cohabiting couple 10 6.0% Male householder, no spouse 36 21.7% Female householder, no spouse 69 41.6% Households with children under 18 50 30.1% Households with seniors (65+) 87 52.4% Average household size 2.90
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 42.7% 37.0% Married 36.0% 28.8% Separated 0.0% 2.5% Widowed 0.0% 8.2% Divorced 21.3% 23.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
13.9%
Graduate / professional
7.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.3% Bachelor's or higher 31.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 40 20.6% Elementary school 112 57.7% High school 15 7.7% College / grad school 27 13.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
14.9%
Public administration
14.0%
Professional & management
6.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Agriculture & mining
2.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 41.3% Service 13.2% Sales & office 19.8% Natural resources & construction 6.6% Production & transportation 19.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 71.1% Government 14.0% Self-employed 13.2% Unpaid family workers 1.7%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 62.7% Carpool 10.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 8.2% Work from home 12.7% Other means 6.4% Avg commute (minutes) 19.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
75.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 47.0% Retirement income 32.5% Supplemental Security 6.0% Cash public assistance 7.8% Food stamps / SNAP 34.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.8% High blood pressure 34.2% High cholesterol 34.7% Diabetes 10.5% Heart disease 7.2% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 29.7% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 8.0% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.1% Binge drinking 18.9% No physical activity 25.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.6% Depression 21.7% Fair or poor health 14.4% Poor mental health 15.3% Poor physical health 11.2% No health insurance 10.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.4% Visited dentist 65.7% Cholesterol screening 90.6% Teeth loss 14.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 0 0.0%
Disability % Any disability 19.3% Under 18 12.6% 18–64 years 18.5% 65 and over 33.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 57.1% Public insurance 37.0% No insurance 14.8% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 492 100.0% Spanish 35 7.1% Other Indo-European 35 7.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 439 89.2% Born in same state 438 89.0% Born in different state 356 72.4% Foreign born 1 0.2% Naturalized citizen 53 10.8% Not a US citizen 15 28.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 70 14.2% Arab 14 2.8%
Ancestry Count % English 8 1.6% Norwegian 5 1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 33.7% Internet access 95.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18248
What city is ZIP code 18248 in?
ZIP code 18248 is primarily assigned to Sheppton, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 18248 in?
ZIP code 18248 falls within Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18248?
46% of residents in ZIP code 18248 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 18248 family-oriented?
34% of residents in ZIP code 18248 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is ZIP code 18248 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 18248 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 18248 have a large retiree population?
47% of households in ZIP code 18248 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 18248 in?
ZIP code 18248 observes the EST timezone.
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