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Carbon County
Weatherly, PA
18255
18255 ZIP Code — Weatherly, PA
Carbon County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 18255 is located in
Weatherly ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Carbon County .
It covers approximately 72.26 square miles and serves a population of
4,412 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 272/570 .
About ZIP code 18255
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 $156,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $69,554. 36% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 18255 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
4,412
Population density
61 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
025
Geography
Land area
72.26 sq mi
Water area
0.33 sq mi
Latitude
40.9304
Longitude
-75.8404
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
272/570
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.0%
43.5%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
31.0%
32.3%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
20.5%
21.0%
22.4%
Over $200k
1.5%
3.1%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$69,554
Median household income
$156,600
Median home value
16.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 925 21.0% 18 and over 3,487 79.0% 65 and over 933 21.1% Median age 44.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Group Count % White 4,205 93.5% Two or more races 100 2.2% Hispanic or Latino 84 1.9% Other race 57 1.3% Black or African American 42 0.9% American Indian / Alaska Native 7 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.0%
43.5%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
31.0%
32.3%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
20.5%
21.0%
22.4%
Over $200k
1.5%
3.1%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.7% $10k–$15k 4.6% $15k–$25k 10.3% $25k–$35k 10.7% $35k–$50k 11.6% $50k–$75k 16.4% $75k–$100k 14.1% $100k–$150k 20.0% $150k–$200k 7.1% $200k+ 2.7% Median income $69,554
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $156,600 Median rent / month $817 Owner occupied 78.4% Renter occupied 21.6% Vacant 11.6% Single-family detached 76.3% Large apartment buildings 1.6% Mobile homes 3.8% Median rooms 6.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.67
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.2% 2010–2019 1.1% 2000–2009 4.3% 1990–1999 8.6% 1980–1989 8.4% 1970–1979 16.3% 1960–1969 11.5% 1950–1959 8.8% 1940–1949 5.6% 1939 or earlier 35.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.1% 1 bedroom 3.7% 2 bedrooms 17.4% 3 bedrooms 55.1% 4 bedrooms 15.1% 5+ bedrooms 6.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.9% 1 vehicle 30.3% 2 vehicles 34.2% 3 or more 30.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 4.0% Electricity 18.5% Propane / LP gas 6.4% Fuel oil 58.0% Wood 4.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 759 46.9% Cohabiting couple 145 9.0% Male householder, no spouse 280 17.3% Female householder, no spouse 435 26.9% Households with children under 18 525 32.4% Households with seniors (65+) 529 32.7% Average household size 2.57
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 34.2% 25.8% Married 50.1% 46.4% Separated 0.2% 2.1% Widowed 7.1% 13.1% Divorced 8.4% 12.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
19.6%
Graduate / professional
4.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.4% Bachelor's or higher 16.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 42 4.6% Kindergarten 70 7.7% Elementary school 445 49.1% High school 249 27.5% College / grad school 101 11.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.2%
Transportation & utilities
8.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Professional & management
6.6%
Public administration
6.0%
Agriculture & mining
2.1%
Finance & real estate
1.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 29.9% Service 16.4% Sales & office 21.3% Natural resources & construction 9.0% Production & transportation 23.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 84.5% Government 12.8% Self-employed 2.7% Unpaid family workers 0.1%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 87.4% Carpool 5.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.6% Work from home 6.4% Other means 0.7% Avg commute (minutes) 27.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.9%
Female-led households
40.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 35.9% Retirement income 28.5% Supplemental Security 6.3% Cash public assistance 2.0% Food stamps / SNAP 13.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 30.9% High blood pressure 36.9% High cholesterol 36.4% Diabetes 12.0% Heart disease 8.8% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 33.5% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 9.2% Cancer 8.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.4% Binge drinking 17.2% No physical activity 26.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.6% Depression 21.6% Fair or poor health 16.3% Poor mental health 15.0% Poor physical health 12.3% No health insurance 10.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.6% Visited dentist 61.6% Cholesterol screening 90.5% Teeth loss 16.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 264 7.6%
Disability % Any disability 18.2% Under 18 11.2% 18–64 years 17.1% 65 and over 31.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 66.4% Public insurance 41.0% No insurance 4.9% Uninsured under 19 3.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 4,254 96.4% Spanish 13 0.3% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 13 0.3% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 4,364 98.9% Born in same state 4,352 98.6% Born in different state 3,704 84.0% Foreign born 12 0.3% Naturalized citizen 48 1.1% Not a US citizen 35 72.9%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 768 17.4% French 179 4.1% Arab 130 2.9% English 101 2.3%
Ancestry Count % Irish 31 0.7% Polish 31 0.7% German 12 0.3% Norwegian 3 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.7% Internet access 92.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18255
What city is ZIP code 18255 in?
ZIP code 18255 is primarily assigned to Weatherly, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 18255 in?
ZIP code 18255 falls within Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18255?
15% of residents in ZIP code 18255 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 18255 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 18255 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18255?
The median home value in ZIP code 18255 is $156,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 18255?
ZIP code 18255 has an estimated population of 4,412 residents, with a density of 61 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 18255 in?
ZIP code 18255 observes the EST timezone.
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