City

Frackville, PA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Schuylkill County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥8,726Population
💰$55,636Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$116,500Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓18.7%College Grads▼ 52% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 69.2% Female 30.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.2%Hispanic: 8.6%Black: 23.3%Asian: 0.6%Other: 1.3%Race
White66.2%
Hispanic8.6%
Black23.3%
Asian0.6%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
10%
18–24
5%
25–44
40%
45–64
25%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty10.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads18.7% ▼ 52% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma35 (0.6%)
HS Graduate2,595 (41.8%)
Some College1,955 (31.5%)
Associates458 (7.4%)
Bachelors456 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree706 (11.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 41.8%Some College: 31.5%Associates: 7.4%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 11.4%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad41.8%
Some College31.5%
Associates7.4%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate11.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81%Renter: 19%Tenure
Owner81.0%
Renter19.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,636 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$116,500 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$704/mo
Total Housing Units2,447
Vacant Units343

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
66%
About Frackville, PA

Frackville is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Schuylkill County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 8,726 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.2 years.

Economically, Frackville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,636 is below the national average. Approximately 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Frackville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $704 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Frackville is less-educated. 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (66.19%).

Frackville, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Frackville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17931 8,726 $55,636 $116,500 $704 3.0% 18.7% 81.0%