City

Mahanoy City, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Schuylkill County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥4,124Population
💰$45,720Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$39,600Median Home Value▼ 86% below avg
🎓27.9%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊13.7%Unemployment▲ 180% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.5%Hispanic: 15.2%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3%Race
White81.5%
Hispanic15.2%
Asian0.3%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
4%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty30.8% ▲ 208% above avg
College Grads27.9% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment13.7% ▲ 180% above avg
No HS Diploma79 (3.2%)
HS Graduate1,076 (43.2%)
Some College354 (14.2%)
Associates287 (11.5%)
Bachelors440 (17.7%)
Graduate Degree255 (10.2%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 43.2%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 17.7%Graduate: 10.2%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad43.2%
Some College14.2%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors17.7%
Graduate10.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.9%Renter: 34.1%Tenure
Owner65.9%
Renter34.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
55%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,720 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$39,600 ▼ 86% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$932/mo
Total Housing Units2,555
Vacant Units950

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
78%
About Mahanoy City, PA

Mahanoy City is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Schuylkill County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,124 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.4 years.

Economically, Mahanoy City is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,720 is below the national average. Approximately 30.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Mahanoy City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $39,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $932 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mahanoy City is moderately educated. 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.47%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mahanoy City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17948 4,124 $45,720 $39,600 $932 13.7% 27.9% 65.9%