ZIP code 18242
Where is ZIP code 18242?
Oneida, Pennsylvania
Schuylkill County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 18242 belongs to Oneida, Pennsylvania in Schuylkill County. 18242 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Oneida post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 272 and 570. About 371 people live in the 18242 area, where the median household income is $165,720. The closest ZIP codes are 18248 (Sheppton, 0.6 mi south), 18256 (Weston, 2.6 mi northwest) and 18241 (Nuremberg, 3.2 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 18242 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Oneida |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Schuylkill County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 272, 570 |
| Coordinates | 40.911, -76.1223 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 182 |
Population and income in 18242
| Population | 371 · lower than 78% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,679 · higher than 81% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.1 years · lower than 84% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 73% / 28% |
| Median household income | $165,720 · higher than 98% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $47,398 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 2.4% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $133,500 · lower than 79% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 226 |
| Households | 174 (2.13 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 0.22 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 18242. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 18242
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18248 | Sheppton, PA | 0.6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 18256 | Weston, PA | 2.6 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 18241 | Nuremberg, PA | 3.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 17985 | Zion Grove, PA | 3.7 mi W | Standard |
| 18202 | Hazleton, PA | 4.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 18246 | Rock Glen, PA | 5 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 18249 | Sugarloaf, PA | 5.3 mi N | Standard |
| 18220 | Delano, PA | 5.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 18245 | Quakake, PA | 6.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 18231 | Kelayres, PA | 6.2 mi E | PO Box only |
| 18219 | Conyngham, PA | 6.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 18237 | Mcadoo, PA | 6.6 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 18242 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 18242
PO BOX 123
ONEIDA PA 18242
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (18242-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 18242?
- 18242 is a Oneida, Pennsylvania ZIP code.
- What county is 18242 in?
- ZIP code 18242 is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- What time zone is ZIP code 18242 in?
- 18242 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 18242?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 18242 use area codes 272 and 570.
- What is the population of ZIP code 18242?
- About 371 people live in ZIP code 18242, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 18242?
- The median household income in 18242 is $165,720 a year, higher than 98% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
- Can I use 18242 for a street address?
- No. 18242 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Oneida use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 18242?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 18242 are 18248 (Sheppton, 0.6 miles), 18256 (Weston, 2.6 miles), 18241 (Nuremberg, 3.2 miles) and 17985 (Zion Grove, 3.7 miles).