ZIP code 18252
Where is ZIP code 18252?
Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
Schuylkill County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 18252 belongs to Tamaqua, Pennsylvania in Schuylkill County. 18252 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 272 and 570. About 11,024 people live in the 18252 area, where the median household income is $65,257. The closest ZIP codes are 17982 (Tuscarora, 2.4 mi southwest), 18218 (Coaldale, 3.7 mi northeast) and 18214 (Barnesville, 4.7 mi west).
| ZIP code | 18252 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Tamaqua |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Schuylkill County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 272, 570 |
| Coordinates | 40.7983, -75.9735 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 182 |
Population and income in 18252
| Population | 11,024 · higher than 79% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 162 · lower than 58% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.7 years · lower than 59% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $65,257 · lower than 64% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $33,741 |
| Below the poverty line | 20% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 19% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $156,300 · lower than 69% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $977 a month |
| Housing units | 4,938 |
| Households | 4,449 (2.45 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 65% / 36% |
| Land area | 68.01 sq mi (plus 0.6 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 18252. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 18252
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17982 | Tuscarora, PA | 2.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 18218 | Coaldale, PA | 3.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 18214 | Barnesville, PA | 4.7 mi W | Standard |
| 18245 | Quakake, PA | 4.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 18232 | Lansford, PA | 5.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 17952 | Mary D, PA | 5.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 17925 | Brockton, PA | 5.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 18220 | Delano, PA | 5.7 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 18250 | Summit Hill, PA | 5.8 mi E | Standard |
| 17960 | New Ringgold, PA | 5.9 mi S | Standard |
| 18237 | Mcadoo, PA | 7 mi N | Standard |
| 18231 | Kelayres, PA | 7.2 mi N | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 18252 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 18252
123 MAIN ST
TAMAQUA PA 18252
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Hometown: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (18252-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 18252?
- 18252 is a Tamaqua, Pennsylvania ZIP code.
- What county is 18252 in?
- ZIP code 18252 is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- What time zone is ZIP code 18252 in?
- 18252 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 18252?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 18252 use area codes 272 and 570.
- What is the population of ZIP code 18252?
- About 11,024 people live in ZIP code 18252, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 18252?
- The median household income in 18252 is $65,257 a year, lower than 64% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 18252?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 18252 are 17982 (Tuscarora, 2.4 miles), 18218 (Coaldale, 3.7 miles), 18214 (Barnesville, 4.7 miles) and 18245 (Quakake, 4.9 miles).