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Hometown, PA
Census-designated place in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,283
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
642
ZIP codes
0
Hometown and its ZIP codes
Hometown at a glance
- Hometown is about 2.2 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $91,250, 17% above the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $220,300 (13% below Pennsylvania).
Local data for Hometown, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hometown, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,250
Poverty rate
2.1%
Median home value
$220,300
Homeownership
95.1%
Bachelor's or higher
26.5%
Median age
49.6
Average commute
31.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (432), German Americans (331), Italian Americans (225).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Schuylkill County. PPP loans are for Hometown.
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
Hometown, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.4%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.5%
Average one-way commute: 31.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hometown, 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
80° / 18°F
53.6 inches of rain a year
Cities near Hometown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CoaldaleBorough | 3.6 mi | 2.2 |
| Grier CityCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.5 |
| TamaquaBorough | 4.2 mi | 9.6 |
| Park CrestCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.8 |
| TuscaroraCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.2 |
| DelanoCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.3 |
| LansfordBorough | 5.1 mi | 1.5 |
| McAdooBorough | 5.5 mi | 0.3 |
| MarydCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.2 |
| KelayresCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Park PlaceCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.2 |
| BrocktonCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.4 |
| TresckowCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.8 |
| Summit HillBorough | 7.4 mi | 8.7 |
| Mahanoy CityBorough | 8.2 mi | 0.5 |
| MiddleportBorough | 8.4 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hometown, PA in?
- Hometown is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Hometown, PA?
- About 1,283 people live in Hometown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hometown?
- Nearby places include Coaldale (3.6 mi), Grier City (4.1 mi), Tamaqua (4.2 mi), Park Crest (4.2 mi), Tuscarora (4.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023