City

Sheppton, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Schuylkill County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥516Population
💰$57,778Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂38.5Median Age
🏠$107,600Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓62.9%College Grads▲ 62% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 39.9% Female 60.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.3%Hispanic: 6.8%Black: 0.2%Other: 0.8%Race
White92.3%
Hispanic6.8%
Black0.2%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

5–17
36%
18–24
3%
25–44
29%
45–64
12%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.94
Below Poverty51.9% ▲ 419% above avg
College Grads62.9% ▲ 62% above avg
HS Graduate71 (25.1%)
Some College22 (7.8%)
Associates12 (4.2%)
Bachelors62 (21.9%)
Graduate Degree116 (41%)

Education

HS Grad: 25.1%Some College: 7.8%Associates: 4.2%Bachelors: 21.9%Graduate: 41%Edu
HS Grad25.1%
Some College7.8%
Associates4.2%
Bachelors21.9%
Graduate41.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.2%Renter: 12.8%Tenure
Owner87.2%
Renter12.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,778 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$107,600 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units182
Vacant Units10

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
28%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
8%
2000+
83%
About Sheppton, PA

Sheppton is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Schuylkill County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 516 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.5 years.

Economically, Sheppton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,778 is below the national average. Approximately 51.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Sheppton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $107,600, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 87.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sheppton is highly educated. 62.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sheppton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18248 516 $57,778 $107,600 0.0% 62.9% 87.2%