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Ashland, PA
Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
Population
2,324
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,402
ZIP codes
0
Ashland and its ZIP codes
Ashland at a glance
- Ashland is about 4.8 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,708 a year, 32% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $58,800 (77% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $764 a month.
Local data for Ashland, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ashland, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,708
Poverty rate
17.4%
Median home value
$58,800
Median rent
$764/mo
Homeownership
72.3%
Bachelor's or higher
14.7%
Median age
50.4
Average commute
29.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (790), German Americans (759), Polish Americans (285).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Schuylkill County. PPP loans are for Ashland.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,858
50,502 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,043
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$992M
FY 2026, $6,933 per person
How people get to work
Ashland, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.7%
- Carpooled27.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home2.7%
Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ashland, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
455
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
596
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
48.0 inches of rain a year
Cities near Ashland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fountain SpringsCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 0.6 |
| LocustdaleCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 0.1 |
| CentraliaBorough | 1.6 mi | 0.2 |
| GordonBorough | 2.2 mi | 0.6 |
| LavelleCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1.1 |
| AristesCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.5 |
| Wilburton Number TwoCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Wilburton Number OneCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.2 |
| GirardvilleBorough | 3.4 mi | 0.5 |
| Mount CarmelBorough | 3.5 mi | 0.7 |
| AtlasCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Beurys LakeCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.4 |
| Locust GapCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.2 |
| StrongCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0 |
| Buck RunCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.5 |
| EnglewoodCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ashland, PA in?
- Ashland is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Ashland, PA?
- About 2,324 people live in Ashland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ashland?
- Nearby places include Fountain Springs (1.2 mi), Locustdale (1.4 mi), Centralia (1.6 mi), Gordon (2.2 mi), Lavelle (2.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023