ZIP Code 18252 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameTamaqua
Primary CountySchuylkill County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)11,335
Area Code(s)272 / 570
Current Time
EDT

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18252 Demographics

18252 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 18252 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 18252 is White. The current unemployment level in 18252 is 5.1%.

Population11,335
Population Growth Rate7.51%
Population Density171 People per Square Mile
Total Households4,824
Percentage High Income Households0.4%
Median Houshold Income (2021)$59,788
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$50,690
Current Unemployment Rate (February 2024)5.1%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 91.69%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 87.70%

18252 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White10,22791.69%
Black300.27%
Hispanic8978.04%
Asian00%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

18252 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White1,61888.46%
Black382.08%
Hispanic1608.75%
Asian90.49%
Native American30.16%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander10.05%

18252 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College5858.14%
Bachelor Degree80611.22%
High School Diploma3,08742.96%
No High School Diploma1001.39%
GED or Alternate4426.15%
1 or More Years of College84311.73%
Associates Degree79811.1%
Masters Degree4636.44%
Professional Degree320.45%
Doctorate Degree300.42%

18252 Geography

Coordinates40.77268982,-75.97940063
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 18252
RegionScranton-Wilkes-Barre Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaPottsville, PA
Time ZoneEastern Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area66 Square Miles

18252 Politics

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18252 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 6a: -10F to -5F
Average First Frost DateOctober 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateMay 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year
Ecoregion67e - Anthracite Subregion

18252 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)16172635465559585038302138
Avg Max Temp (°F)35374759707882817362503959
Avg Precip (In.)4.243.264.274.25.145.174.344.494.853.994.653.9852.58

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