City

Port Carbon, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Schuylkill County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥1,869Population
💰$58,958Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂47.9Median Age
🏠$105,100Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓26.9%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 34% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.6%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 2.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.1%Race
White92.6%
Hispanic2.9%
Black2.3%
Asian0.1%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
11%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads26.9% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 34% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.2%)
HS Graduate655 (49.4%)
Some College169 (12.7%)
Associates143 (10.8%)
Bachelors169 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree188 (14.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 49.4%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 14.2%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad49.4%
Some College12.7%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate14.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.7%Renter: 19.3%Tenure
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,958 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$105,100 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$848/mo
Total Housing Units961
Vacant Units115

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
71%
About Port Carbon, PA

Port Carbon is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Schuylkill County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,869 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.9 years.

Economically, Port Carbon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,958 is below the national average. Approximately 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Port Carbon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $105,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $848 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Port Carbon is moderately educated. 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Port Carbon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17965 1,869 $58,958 $105,100 $848 6.5% 26.9% 80.7%