City

Tamaqua, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Schuylkill County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥11,065Population
💰$61,020Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🏠$153,000Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓36.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.8%Hispanic: 8.6%Black: 0.2%Other: 4.2%Race
White86.8%
Hispanic8.6%
Black0.2%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty18.7% ▲ 87% above avg
College Grads36.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma56 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,880 (41.4%)
Some College694 (10%)
Associates802 (11.5%)
Bachelors1,085 (15.6%)
Graduate Degree1,437 (20.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 41.4%Some College: 10%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 15.6%Graduate: 20.7%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad41.4%
Some College10.0%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors15.6%
Graduate20.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.6%Renter: 31.4%Tenure
Owner68.6%
Renter31.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,020 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$153,000 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$922/mo
Total Housing Units5,152
Vacant Units641

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
67%
About Tamaqua, PA

Tamaqua is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Schuylkill County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,065 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.2 years.

Economically, Tamaqua is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,020 is below the national average. Approximately 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Tamaqua is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $153,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $922 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tamaqua is moderately educated. 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tamaqua
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18252 11,065 $61,020 $153,000 $922 4.3% 36.3% 68.6%