| City: | Tresckow, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Carbon County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:37:29 PM |
| Population: | 832 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 272 / 570 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.9183, -75.9573 |
| Land Area: | 1.766 sq mi |
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Tresckow is a small community in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, spanning 1.8 square miles. With a population of 832 residents and 367 occupied homes, it's classified as a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery available in the area.
The Tresckow post office maintains 363 PO Boxes for the community's 367 households. That's a 99% adoption rate. Nearly everyone relies on a PO Box for mail. Despite this classification, limited street delivery does exist on a few routes, serving addresses on East Market Street and surrounding residential streets. The mixed Urban+Rural delivery pattern (2 city routes and 1 rural route) covers just 41 ZIP+4 street records across 8 unique street names.
This is an older community with deep roots in Pennsylvania's anthracite coal region. About 80% of housing units (330 of 410 total) were built before 1939. The median age here is 48.9 years, and the homeownership rate is 77% (283 owner-occupied of 367 occupied units). Median household income stands at $85,804, with a median home value of $116,700. Street names like Chestnut, Poplar, Oak, Maple, and Cherry follow traditional tree-naming patterns common in early 20th-century Pennsylvania coal towns.
The community is predominantly white (708 of 832 residents, or 85%), with a Hispanic population of 113 (14%). Educational attainment is modest, with 11.9% of adults holding bachelor's degrees. The local economy includes just 4 business establishments employing 39 people. Many residents commute for work, with transportation and warehousing employing 314 workers, educational services and healthcare employing 160, and public administration employing 76.
Mail to Tresckow should use PO Box addresses:
[Name]
PO Box [Number]
Tresckow, PA 18254Limited street addresses exist for specific delivery points on streets like East Market Street, but PO Box delivery is the primary and most reliable method for this community.
Traditional tree-themed street names (Chestnut, Poplar, Oak, Maple, Cherry) characteristic of early 20th-century Pennsylvania coal towns.
ZIP Code 18254 has 832 residents and 367 households (average 2.27 persons per household). The median age is 48.9 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.3% male and 47.7% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (85.1%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.0%, which is lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 832Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 696Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 471.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $87,813Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 367Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $158,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.27Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.60Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 760 | 769 | 862 | 784 | 872 | 926 | 1,047 | 938 | 1,073 | 1,175 | 1,034 | 865 | 783 | 696 |
| Decennial Census | 871 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 832 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 48.9
Male Median Age: 46.9
Female Median Age: 51.2
| 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 | 19 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 14 | 20 | 26 | 33 | 33 | 48 | 31 | 26 | 15 | 9 | 9 |
| Female | 13 | 27 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 22 | 32 | 11 | 18 | 24 | 40 | 38 | 33 | 26 | 25 | 14 | 17 | 10 |
| Total | 32 | 52 | 40 | 41 | 38 | 49 | 60 | 25 | 38 | 50 | 73 | 71 | 81 | 57 | 51 | 29 | 26 | 19 |
| White: | 708 | 80.82% |
| Black: | 6 | 0.68% |
| Hispanic:* | 108 | 12.33% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 0.23% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 52 | 5.94% |
| Total: | 876 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 435 | 52.28% | 46.9 years |
| Females: | 397 | 47.72% | 51.2 years |
| Total: | 832 | 100% | 48.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 616 | 88.51% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 53 | 7.61% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 7 | 1.01% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 20 | 3.88% |
| Total Population: | 696 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 669 | 96.12% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 27 | 3.88% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $87,813, which is markedly greater than the national median ($80,734), is up $41,563 (89.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $46,098. Family households earn a median of $81,364 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $81,364). By gender, male median income is $40,690 and female is $44,297, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $3,607 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 75.7%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 11.1%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (31.0%).
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 | $46,250 | $47,167 | $44,130 | $41,667 | $41,071 | $42,692 | $40,441 | $40,643 | $41,715 | $48,289 | $44,952 | $56,389 | $85,804 | $87,813 |
| Median Family Income | $58,250 | $58,125 | $51,500 | $52,396 | $55,167 | $55,481 | $46,382 | $45,682 | $45,313 | $45,179 | $44,808 | $50,208 | $78,646 | $81,364 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $25,100 | $24,511 | $24,625 | $24,191 | $24,079 | $24,750 | $33,523 | $26,500 | $25,536 | $29,318 | $28,438 | $23,750 | $28,750 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $44,125 | $45,833 | $46,083 | $50,139 | $47,917 | $47,000 | $47,273 | $44,688 | $45,958 | $38,750 | $35,083 | $38,177 | $40,000 | $40,690 |
| Median Female Income | $32,813 | $31,719 | $32,308 | $34,602 | $35,000 | $36,645 | $37,250 | $37,206 | $42,500 | $36,136 | $38,250 | $39,205 | $44,792 | $44,297 |
| Employed: | 407 | 67.27% |
| Unemployed: | 51 | 8.43% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 147 | 24.30% |
| Total: | 605 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 126 | 30.96% |
| Service: | 102 | 25.06% |
| Sales and Office: | 44 | 10.81% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 28 | 6.88% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 107 | 26.29% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 407 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $158,000, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $64,100 (68.26%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $70,500. The median gross rent is $1,449, which is a touch higher than the national median ($1,413), is up $663 (84.35%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $611. Of occupied housing, owners make up 82.16% (59.60% with a mortgage, 40.40% free-and-clear) and renters 17.84% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 24.21%, 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 | $93,900 | $97,900 | $104,100 | $101,500 | $95,600 | $99,200 | $94,800 | $92,700 | $87,500 | $84,500 | $86,200 | $91,500 | $116,700 | $158,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 27 | 62.79% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 16 | 37.21% |
| $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: | 43 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $786 | $770 | $800 | $870 | $833 | $820 | $823 | $835 | $838 | $968 | $980 | $1,336 | $1,463 | $1,449 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 118 | 48.96% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 80 | 33.20% |
| Renter Occupied: | 43 | 17.84% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 241 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 241 | 75.79% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 77 | 24.21% |
| Total Housing Units: | 318 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 301 | 94.65% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 4 | 1.26% |
| Other Units: | 13 | 4.09% |
| Total Housing Units: | 318 | 100% |
In 2024, 10.00% 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 99.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 8.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 1.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), up 3.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 10.70 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 high school (46.36%). College enrollment is 24.55%, 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2 | 0.44% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 240 | 52.29% |
| Some college, no degree: | 119 | 25.93% |
| Associate's degree: | 52 | 11.33% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 34 | 7.41% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 12 | 2.61% |
| Total: | 459 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 457 | 99.56% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 46 | 10.02% |
| Private Insurance: | 499 | 65.06% |
| Public Insurance: | 211 | 27.51% |
| No Insurance: | 57 | 7.43% |
| Total: | 767 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 710 | 92.57% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 2.9% | 2.7% | 3.7% | 4.8% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 9.4% | 13.7% | 16.6% | 15.5% | 16.8% | 14.9% | 5.9% | 1.7% |
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: | 4 | 3.64% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 28 | 25.45% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 51 | 46.36% |
| College or graduate school: | 27 | 24.55% |
| Total: | 110 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 4 | 3.64% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 83 | 75.45% |
ZIP Code 18254 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 37 people with an annual payroll of $542,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 463Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $111,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $542,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 37Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 18254 is located in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, within the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 10900) and Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 821,173 people, about 0.10% of whom live in ZIP Code 18254. It covers 1.766 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 10900Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 821,173Source: Census |
| MSA: | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.766 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 07Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 862.56 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4277424Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Tresckow CDP; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 18254 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 February 1, 2026.