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Donaldson, PA
Census-designated place in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
Population
395
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,093
ZIP codes
0
Donaldson and its ZIP codes
Donaldson at a glance
- Donaldson is about 7.2 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Schuylkill County. PPP loans are for Donaldson.
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
Donaldson, 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 Donaldson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TremontBorough | 0.9 mi | 0.7 |
| NewtownCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.6 |
| HeginsCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 2 |
| RavineCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 1.1 |
| BranchdaleCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.7 |
| Pine GroveBorough | 5.9 mi | 1.1 |
| Beurys LakeCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.4 |
| MuirCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Buck RunCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Valley ViewCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 3.7 |
| ForestvilleCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.9 |
| LlewellynCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.1 |
| ReinertonCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.5 |
| OrwinCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Tower CityBorough | 8.5 mi | 0.3 |
| GordonBorough | 8.5 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Donaldson, PA in?
- Donaldson is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Donaldson, PA?
- About 395 people live in Donaldson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Donaldson?
- Nearby places include Tremont (0.9 mi), Newtown (3.4 mi), Hegins (4.5 mi), Ravine (4.6 mi), Branchdale (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023