City

Coaldale, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Schuylkill County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥2,353Population
💰$60,982Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂40.0Median Age
🏠$69,300Median Home Value▼ 75% below avg
🎓26.0%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊8.9%Unemployment▲ 81% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.5%Hispanic: 5.5%Black: 3.7%Other: 2.3%Race
White88.5%
Hispanic5.5%
Black3.7%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty16.9% ▲ 69% above avg
College Grads26.0% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment8.9% ▲ 81% above avg
No HS Diploma17 (1.2%)
HS Graduate746 (51.4%)
Some College196 (13.5%)
Associates116 (8%)
Bachelors208 (14.3%)
Graduate Degree169 (11.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 51.4%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 8%Bachelors: 14.3%Graduate: 11.6%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad51.4%
Some College13.5%
Associates8.0%
Bachelors14.3%
Graduate11.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.9%Renter: 20.1%Tenure
Owner79.9%
Renter20.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
50%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,982 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$69,300 ▼ 75% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$838/mo
Total Housing Units1,118
Vacant Units221

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
16%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
70%
About Coaldale, PA

Coaldale is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Schuylkill County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,353 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40 years.

Economically, Coaldale is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,982 is below the national average. Approximately 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Coaldale is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $69,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $838 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Coaldale is moderately educated. 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.53%).

Coaldale, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Coaldale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18218 2,353 $60,982 $69,300 $838 8.9% 26.0% 79.9%