City

Shenandoah, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Schuylkill County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥5,988Population
💰$46,684Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂38.0Median Age
🏠$47,800Median Home Value▼ 83% below avg
🎓22.9%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊11.0%Unemployment▲ 124% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 62.5%Hispanic: 33.8%Black: 1.6%Other: 2.1%Race
White62.5%
Hispanic33.8%
Black1.6%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
21%
18–24
11%
25–44
21%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty26.1% ▲ 161% above avg
College Grads22.9% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment11.0% ▲ 124% above avg
No HS Diploma56 (1.6%)
HS Graduate1,802 (51.6%)
Some College472 (13.5%)
Associates363 (10.4%)
Bachelors260 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree538 (15.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 51.6%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 15.4%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad51.6%
Some College13.5%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate15.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.8%Renter: 26.2%Tenure
Owner73.8%
Renter26.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
54%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
4%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,684 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$47,800 ▼ 83% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$827/mo
Total Housing Units3,315
Vacant Units904

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
74%
About Shenandoah, PA

Shenandoah is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Schuylkill County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,988 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38 years.

Economically, Shenandoah is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,684 is below the national average. Approximately 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Shenandoah is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $47,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $827 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shenandoah is less-educated. 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (62.54%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shenandoah
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17976 5,988 $46,684 $47,800 $827 11.0% 22.9% 73.8%