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ZIP 18252

Part of Tamaqua, PA
Pop. 11,024·Schuylkill County·251st most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,065/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-21.7%
vs US Median
-$900
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 18252 · $1,065
More affordable than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$930
1 BR
$1,100
2 BR
$1,360
3 BR
$1,740
4 BR+
$1,810
Research median
$1,360/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$12,780/yr
At $1,065/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountySchuylkill County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -21.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 18252 (Tamaqua, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,024
Median income
$65,257
Median age
42.7
Renters
35.5%
Age distribution
24.6%
17.4%
24.5%
14.4%
19.1%
Under 1824.6%
18–3417.4%
35–5424.5%
55–6414.4%
65+19.1%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
88.2%
White88.2%
Black0.6%
Hispanic8%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
40.5%
32.1%
18.6%
No HS diploma8.8%
HS diploma40.5%
Some college32.1%
Bachelor's+18.6%
Housing tenure
64.5%
35.5%
Owner64.5%
Renter35.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 18252 in Tamaqua, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,788 → $65,257
up 9.1%
Population
11,296 → 11,024
down 2.4%
Renter share
29.6% → 35.5%
+5.9 pts
Bachelor's+
18.5% → 18.6%
+0.1 pts
Median age
45.1 → 42.7
-2.4 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 18252 in Tamaqua, PA now reports about $65,257, up from $59,788 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 11,296 to 11,024 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.4% change. About 35.5% of households rent today, against 29.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 18252 covers Tamaqua, PA. The median rent here is $1,065/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($65,257/yr), ZIP 18252 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 18252?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 18252 (Tamaqua, PA) is $1,065. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 18252 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 18252's median rent of $1,065/mo is $900 (46%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 18252 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 18252 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #251 out of 266 ZIPs at $1,065/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 18252?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $43,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,065/mo in ZIP 18252. The local median household income is $65,257/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 18252?

Rent in ZIP 18252 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 18252 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 18252 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,065/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($65,257/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 18252 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 18252 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.5% of ZIP 18252 households are renters, while 64.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 18252 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 18252 compare to the rest of Tamaqua?

ZIP 18252 is more affordable than Tamaqua overall. At $1,065/mo, it's $218 below the Tamaqua citywide median of $1,283/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 18252 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 18252 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,065/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 18252's median household income ($65,257/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 18252 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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