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Buck Run, PA
Census-designated place in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
Population
252
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
491
ZIP codes
0
Buck Run and its ZIP codes
Buck Run at a glance
- Buck Run is 69% denser than Pennsylvania as a whole.
Local data for Buck Run, PA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Schuylkill County. PPP loans are for Buck Run.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Buck Run, 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 Buck Run
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ForestvilleCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 0.9 |
| BranchdaleCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.7 |
| HeckschervilleCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.3 |
| GordonBorough | 3.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Beurys LakeCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.4 |
| LlewellynCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.1 |
| MinersvilleBorough | 3.5 mi | 0.7 |
| NewtownCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.6 |
| Fountain SpringsCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.6 |
| MarlinCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.1 |
| SeltzerCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.1 |
| LavelleCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.1 |
| AshlandBorough | 5.3 mi | 1.7 |
| LocustdaleCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.1 |
| PottsvilleCity | 6.2 mi | 4.2 |
| GirardvilleBorough | 6.2 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Buck Run, PA in?
- Buck Run is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Buck Run, PA?
- About 252 people live in Buck Run, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Buck Run?
- Nearby places include Forestville (1.9 mi), Branchdale (2.3 mi), Heckscherville (2.8 mi), Gordon (3.1 mi), Beurys Lake (3.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023