| City: | Quakake, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Schuylkill County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 1:29:04 AM |
| Population: | 364 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 272 / 570 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.8644, -75.9730 |
| Land Area: | 2.389 sq mi |
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Quakake is a small rural community in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. With a population of 364 residents spread across 2.3 square miles, this quiet settlement sits in Pennsylvania's anthracite coal region. The median age of 56.6 years makes it one of the older communities in the state, with most residents in established households rather than young families.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery available across Quakake's territory. The post office maintains 74 PO Boxes serving 164 households, a 45% adoption rate. The remaining households receive mail via two rural carrier routes that serve the area's scattered addresses along roads like Heckman Street, Tamanend Road, and Wertman Road.
Quakake has deep historical roots. Of the community's 168 housing units, 125 were built before 1939, making 74% of the housing stock over 85 years old. These are primarily single-family homes, with 91% of occupied units owner-occupied (149 of 164 households). Median home values of $112,300 and household incomes of $44,607 indicate a working-class community where longtime residents have stayed.
The community is predominantly White (341 of 364 residents, or 94%), with a small Hispanic population of 75 residents (21%). Work patterns show significant transportation and warehousing employment (71 workers) and public administration (22 workers), suggesting nearby industrial or government facilities provide jobs. Notably, 31.5% of workers work from home, higher than typical for rural areas.
Quakake doesn't have any commercial establishments registered in its ZIP code boundaries. The four business delivery points likely serve home-based operations or small service providers. With only five residents under age 18, this isn't a community with school-age families. It's a place where people have put down roots and stayed.
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Quakake, PA 18245For rural route addresses:
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Quakake, PA 18245Street names like Heckman, Jones, and Hazle suggest family names from the coal region's settlement history, while Main Street indicates a traditional town center layout.
ZIP Code 18245 has 364 residents and 164 households (average 2.22 persons per household). The median age is 56.6 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 44.0% male and 56.0% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.7%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7%, 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: | 364Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 240Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 152.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $44,607Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 164Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $112,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.22Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.55Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 471 | 482 | 546 | 542 | 446 | 297 | 425 | 350 | 264 | 242 | 278 | 222 | 240 |
| Decennial Census | 348 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 364 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 56.6
Male Median Age: 55.1
Female Median Age: 58.5
| 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 | 5 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 9 | 18 | 22 | 8 | 0 | 6 |
| Female | 3 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 12 | 21 | 29 | 18 | 11 | 25 | 20 | 1 | 9 |
| Total | 8 | 26 | 12 | 10 | 21 | 1 | 12 | 17 | 7 | 21 | 35 | 47 | 27 | 29 | 47 | 28 | 1 | 15 |
| White: | 341 | 91.67% |
| Black: | 5 | 1.34% |
| Hispanic:* | 17 | 4.57% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 9 | 2.42% |
| Total: | 372 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 160 | 43.96% | 55.1 years |
| Females: | 204 | 56.04% | 58.5 years |
| Total: | 364 | 100% | 56.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 240 | 100.00% |
| 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 240 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 240 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $44,607, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is down $8,049 (15.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,044. Family households earn a median of $47,115 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $47,115). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $45,977, which is far less than the state female median ($54,031), with a current gap of $45,977 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 45.0%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (33.3%).
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 |
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| Median Household Income | $52,656 | $53,393 | $58,095 | $75,069 | $54,766 | $52,813 | $62,538 | $56,875 | $36,563 | $35,714 | $38,107 | $43,269 | $44,607 |
| Median Family Income | $70,147 | $54,688 | $58,571 | $75,278 | $54,766 | $52,656 | $62,822 | $58,690 | $37,433 | $38,944 | $42,396 | $44,495 | $47,115 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $50,052 | $4,076 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $21,908 | $21,641 | $22,240 | $34,792 | $0 | $70,547 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $32,083 | $32,098 | $34,777 | $58,819 | $0 | $0 | $35,585 | $35,038 | $21,688 | $0 | $28,542 | $0 | $45,977 |
| Employed: | 108 | 45.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 132 | 55.00% |
| Total: | 240 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 32 | 29.63% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 7 | 6.48% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 36 | 33.33% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 33 | 30.56% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 108 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $112,300, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is down $47,400 (29.68%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,900. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,162), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (19.20% with a mortgage, 80.80% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).
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 |
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| Median Home Value | $159,700 | $162,200 | $150,300 | $140,500 | $123,100 | $84,700 | $71,900 | $92,500 | $102,400 | $107,900 | $108,200 | $112,200 | $112,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 24 | 19.20% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 101 | 80.80% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 125 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 125 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 125 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 118 | 94.40% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 7 | 5.60% |
| Total Housing Units: | 125 | 100% |
In 2023, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 83.80%, which is on par with the state rate (91.90%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 65.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 13 | 5.42% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 26 | 10.83% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 109 | 45.42% |
| Some college, no degree: | 42 | 17.50% |
| Associate's degree: | 50 | 20.83% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 240 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 201 | 83.75% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 166 | 51.39% |
| Public Insurance: | 157 | 48.61% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 323 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 323 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 18245 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 77Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 18245 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 143,259 people, about 0.25% of whom live in ZIP Code 18245. It covers 2.389 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Pottsville, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 39060Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 143,259Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 2.389 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 18245 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 January 1, 2026.