City

New Philadelphia, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Schuylkill County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥1,486Population
💰$58,239Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂46.8Median Age
🏠$81,400Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓27.4%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊7.2%Unemployment▲ 47% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.2% Female 46.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.2%Hispanic: 1.8%Other: 1.6%Race
White95.2%
Hispanic1.8%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
31%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads27.4% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment7.2% ▲ 47% above avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.8%)
HS Graduate521 (51.3%)
Some College128 (12.6%)
Associates80 (7.9%)
Bachelors132 (13%)
Graduate Degree146 (14.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 51.3%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 7.9%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 14.4%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad51.3%
Some College12.6%
Associates7.9%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate14.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.5%Renter: 21.5%Tenure
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,239 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$81,400 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$575/mo
Total Housing Units766
Vacant Units134

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
57%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
74%
About New Philadelphia, PA

New Philadelphia is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Schuylkill County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,486 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.8 years.

Economically, New Philadelphia is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,239 is below the national average. Approximately 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in New Philadelphia is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $81,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $575 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of New Philadelphia is moderately educated. 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.15%).

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

ZIP Codes in New Philadelphia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17959 1,486 $58,239 $81,400 $575 7.2% 27.4% 78.5%