ZIP code 18248
Where is ZIP code 18248?
Sheppton, Pennsylvania
Schuylkill County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 18248 belongs to Sheppton, Pennsylvania in Schuylkill County. 18248 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Sheppton post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 272 and 570. About 599 people live in the 18248 area, where the median household income is $58,625. The closest ZIP codes are 18242 (Oneida, 0.6 mi north), 18256 (Weston, 3.3 mi northwest) and 18241 (Nuremberg, 3.8 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 18248 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Sheppton |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Schuylkill County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 272, 570 |
| Coordinates | 40.902, -76.1188 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 182 |
Population and income in 18248
| Population | 599 · lower than 71% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 135 · lower than 61% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median age | 36.1 years · lower than 86% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 45% / 55% |
| Median household income | $58,625 · lower than 77% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $25,956 |
| Below the poverty line | 42% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 30% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $157,300 · lower than 69% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 209 |
| Households | 209 (2.81 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 86% / 14% |
| Land area | 4.44 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 18248. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 18248
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18242 | Oneida, PA | 0.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 18256 | Weston, PA | 3.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 18241 | Nuremberg, PA | 3.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 17985 | Zion Grove, PA | 4 mi W | Standard |
| 18202 | Hazleton, PA | 5 mi NE | Standard |
| 18220 | Delano, PA | 5.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 18245 | Quakake, PA | 5.5 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 18246 | Rock Glen, PA | 5.6 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 18249 | Sugarloaf, PA | 5.9 mi N | Standard |
| 18231 | Kelayres, PA | 5.9 mi E | PO Box only |
| 17948 | Mahanoy City, PA | 6.3 mi S | Standard |
| 18237 | Mcadoo, PA | 6.4 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 18248 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 18248
PO BOX 123
SHEPPTON PA 18248
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (18248-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 18248?
- 18248 is a Sheppton, Pennsylvania ZIP code.
- What county is 18248 in?
- ZIP code 18248 is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- What time zone is ZIP code 18248 in?
- 18248 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 18248?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 18248 use area codes 272 and 570.
- What is the population of ZIP code 18248?
- About 599 people live in ZIP code 18248, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 18248?
- The median household income in 18248 is $58,625 a year, lower than 77% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
- Can I use 18248 for a street address?
- No. 18248 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Sheppton use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 18248?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 18248 are 18242 (Oneida, 0.6 miles), 18256 (Weston, 3.3 miles), 18241 (Nuremberg, 3.8 miles) and 17985 (Zion Grove, 4 miles).