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U.S. ZIP Code · PA18252

Schuylkill County

Typical home value

$154,358[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.8%
5-year / yr
+7.5%
10-year / yr
+8.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-45.7%
vs metro
vs state
-33.9%
ZIP 18252 location in PA
Location of ZIP 18252 in PA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 18252 is worth $154,358. Over the past year, values have risen 1.8%. The effective property tax rate is 1.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,429[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Schuylkill County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
11,024[3]
Median household income
$65,257[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Schuylkill County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+340[5]
Moved in
2,970
Moved out
2,630

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
3
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
  • Tamaqua El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Tamaqua Area SD

    680 students

  • Tamaqua Area SHS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Tamaqua Area SD

    654 students

  • Tamaqua Area MS

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Tamaqua Area SD

    467 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$781
Loan principal$123,486
Down payment$30,872
Total interest paid$157,500

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,111
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 18252?
The typical home in 18252 is worth $154,358, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 18252?
Home values in 18252 are up 1.8% over the past year, and up 7.5% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 18252?
The effective property tax rate in 18252 is 1.6% — roughly $2,429 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 18252?
ZIP code 18252 has a population of 11,024 and a median household income of $65,257.

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