City

Cressona, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Schuylkill County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥1,369Population
💰$71,106Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$149,500Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓31.4%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.6%Hispanic: 4.3%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.4%Race
White91.6%
Hispanic4.3%
Black0.5%
Asian0.2%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
29%
45–64
24%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty6.5% ▼ 35% below avg
College Grads31.4% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (1.5%)
HS Graduate452 (47%)
Some College99 (10.3%)
Associates94 (9.8%)
Bachelors90 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree212 (22.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 47%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 9.8%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 22.1%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad47.0%
Some College10.3%
Associates9.8%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate22.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.6%Renter: 28.4%Tenure
Owner71.6%
Renter28.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
32%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,106 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$149,500 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$855/mo
Total Housing Units620
Vacant Units35

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
73%
About Cressona, PA

Cressona is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Schuylkill County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,369 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Cressona is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,106 is near the national average. Approximately 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Cressona is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $149,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $855 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cressona is moderately educated. 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.6%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cressona
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17929 1,369 $71,106 $149,500 $855 4.5% 31.4% 71.6%