| City: | Delano, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Schuylkill County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:37:03 PM |
| Population: | 351 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 272 / 570 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.8552, -76.0581 |
| Land Area: | 1.267 sq mi |
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Delano is a small community in Pennsylvania's anthracite coal country, located in Schuylkill County about 12 miles from Pottsville. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning residents don't have street delivery alternatives. The Delano post office maintains 105 PO Boxes for 162 households, and about 65% of homes rely on a box for their mail.
Rural carrier routes serve the area, covering roughly 5 square miles of hilly terrain. Streets like Railroad Street hint at the town's coal-era origins, while tree names like Birch, Maple, Walnut, Hickory, and Willow line the residential blocks. The area near Locust Lake adds Lakeside Avenue to the mix.
Delano's housing stock tells its history. Of the 187 housing units, 131 were built before 1939, during the peak of Pennsylvania's coal mining boom. These homes carry a median value of $62,500, and 89% are owner-occupied. It's a stable, rooted community where families have stayed put.
The population of 351 trends older, with a median age of 49.8 years. Median household income sits at $44,500. A notable 76 workers are employed in transportation, warehousing, or utilities, likely connected to regional trucking and distribution. Another 23.5% work from home. Only 10.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, and nearly all residents (97.7%) were born in the United States.
Street names mix tree names (Birch, Walnut, Maple, Hickory, Willow) with coal-era references like Railroad Street and lakeside locations.
ZIP Code 18220 has 351 residents and 162 households (average 2.17 persons per household). The median age is 49.8 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.7% male and 47.3% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.3%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 351Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 170Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 277.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $48,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 162Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $62,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.17Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.47Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 331 | 381 | 361 | 374 | 391 | 345 | 329 | 304 | 260 | 221 | 281 | 303 | 184 | 170 |
| Decennial Census | 344 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 351 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 49.8
Male Median Age: 45.3
Female Median Age: 50.7
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 19 | 16 | 21 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Female | 2 | 5 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 29 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 13 | 15 | 27 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 17 | 24 | 15 | 17 | 35 | 26 | 50 | 29 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| White: | 338 | 97.13% |
| Black: | 4 | 1.15% |
| Hispanic:* | 6 | 1.72% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 348 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 185 | 52.71% | 45.3 years |
| Females: | 166 | 47.29% | 50.7 years |
| Total: | 351 | 100% | 49.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 159 | 93.53% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 11 | 6.47% |
| Total Population: | 170 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 159 | 93.53% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 11 | 6.47% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $48,750, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $16,806 (52.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,094. Family households earn a median of $90,000 versus $35,750 for nonfamily households (a difference of $54,250). By gender, male median income is $61,750 and female is $48,571, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $13,179 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 55.3%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is slightly lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (34.1%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $31,944 | $42,422 | $46,750 | $46,000 | $47,000 | $44,250 | $46,875 | $47,019 | $47,656 | $48,636 | $55,000 | $50,625 | $44,500 | $48,750 |
| Median Family Income | $45,156 | $47,596 | $51,458 | $55,625 | $55,250 | $51,875 | $54,286 | $53,958 | $55,208 | $61,875 | $70,357 | $78,000 | $83,333 | $90,000 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $20,938 | $25,625 | $26,875 | $26,250 | $19,792 | $18,977 | $18,021 | $23,125 | $23,750 | $27,250 | $26,944 | $32,955 | $36,094 | $35,750 |
| Median Male Income | $34,554 | $42,656 | $35,089 | $33,056 | $0 | $32,500 | $35,341 | $36,875 | $37,250 | $36,563 | $42,019 | $48,125 | $57,500 | $61,750 |
| Median Female Income | $25,625 | $25,568 | $34,318 | $33,636 | $0 | $36,563 | $37,143 | $45,833 | $47,083 | $46,875 | $37,188 | $43,333 | $46,875 | $48,571 |
| Employed: | 85 | 52.80% |
| Unemployed: | 4 | 2.48% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 72 | 44.72% |
| Total: | 161 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 23 | 27.06% |
| Service: | 29 | 34.12% |
| Sales and Office: | 12 | 14.12% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 3 | 3.53% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 18 | 21.18% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 85 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $62,900, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $16,200 (34.69%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,400. The median gross rent is $875, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $875. Of occupied housing, owners make up 90.32% (33.33% with a mortgage, 66.67% free-and-clear) and renters 9.68% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 36.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $46,700 | $49,400 | $58,000 | $57,900 | $54,200 | $53,200 | $48,800 | $43,300 | $43,500 | $44,300 | $46,600 | $47,500 | $62,500 | $62,900 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 9 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 9 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $725 | $829 | $838 | $875 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 28 | 30.11% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 56 | 60.22% |
| Renter Occupied: | 9 | 9.68% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 93 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 93 | 63.70% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 53 | 36.30% |
| Total Housing Units: | 146 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 132 | 90.41% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 12 | 8.22% |
| Other Units: | 2 | 1.37% |
| Total Housing Units: | 146 | 100% |
In 2024, 15.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 90.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 10.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 2.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 3.60 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.30 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 5 | 3.14% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 10 | 6.29% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 69 | 43.40% |
| Some college, no degree: | 23 | 14.47% |
| Associate's degree: | 28 | 17.61% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 11 | 6.92% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 13 | 8.18% |
| Total: | 159 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 144 | 90.57% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 24 | 15.09% |
| Private Insurance: | 100 | 51.28% |
| Public Insurance: | 77 | 39.49% |
| No Insurance: | 18 | 9.23% |
| Total: | 195 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 177 | 90.77% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 6.8% | 2.2% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 9 | 100.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 9 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 9 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 18220 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 123 people with an annual payroll of $5,842,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 116Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,511,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $5,842,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 123Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 18220 is located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, within the Pottsville, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 39060) and Pennsylvania's 9th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 148,289 people, about 0.24% of whom live in ZIP Code 18220. It covers 1.267 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.004 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Pottsville, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 39060Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 148,289Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.267 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.004 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 09Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 5730.09 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4218664Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Delano CDP; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 18220 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.