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Hegins, PA
Census-designated place in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,088
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
545
ZIP codes
0
Hegins and its ZIP codes
Hegins at a glance
- Hegins is 87% denser than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $93,994, 21% above the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $211,300 (17% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $765 a month.
Local data for Hegins, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hegins, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$93,994
Poverty rate
4.6%
Median home value
$211,300
Median rent
$765/mo
Homeownership
85.7%
Bachelor's or higher
30.0%
Median age
32.4
Average commute
24.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (623), Swedish Americans (141), Polish Americans (124).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Schuylkill County. PPP loans are for Hegins.
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
Hegins, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.3%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hegins, 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 Hegins
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Valley ViewCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 3.7 |
| MuirCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.5 |
| DonaldsonCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.2 |
| ReinertonCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.5 |
| OrwinCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.6 |
| TremontBorough | 5.3 mi | 0.7 |
| Tower CityBorough | 5.7 mi | 0.3 |
| Beurys LakeCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.4 |
| RavineCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.1 |
| NewtownCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.6 |
| WilliamstownBorough | 8.3 mi | 0.3 |
| Locust GapCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Pine GroveBorough | 8.7 mi | 1.1 |
| BranchdaleCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.7 |
| RanshawCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.1 |
| LavelleCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hegins, PA in?
- Hegins is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Hegins, PA?
- About 1,088 people live in Hegins, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hegins?
- Nearby places include Valley View (2.5 mi), Muir (4.3 mi), Donaldson (4.5 mi), Reinerton (4.9 mi), Orwin (5.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023