City

Nesquehoning, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Carbon County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥3,909Population
💰$56,510Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$135,200Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓33.8%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊13.3%Unemployment▲ 171% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.1%Hispanic: 11%Black: 3.7%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.5%Race
White83.1%
Hispanic11.0%
Black3.7%
Asian0.5%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
22%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty12.4% ▲ 24% above avg
College Grads33.8% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment13.3% ▲ 171% above avg
HS Graduate1,165 (45.5%)
Some College209 (8.2%)
Associates321 (12.5%)
Bachelors310 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree555 (21.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 45.5%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 21.7%Edu
HS Grad45.5%
Some College8.2%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate21.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.7%Renter: 37.3%Tenure
Owner62.7%
Renter37.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,510 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$135,200 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$970/mo
Total Housing Units1,783
Vacant Units314

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
62%
About Nesquehoning, PA

Nesquehoning is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Carbon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,909 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Nesquehoning is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,510 is below the national average. Approximately 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Nesquehoning is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $135,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $970 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nesquehoning is moderately educated. 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (83.09%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nesquehoning
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18240 3,909 $56,510 $135,200 $970 13.3% 33.8% 62.7%