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Kelayres, PA
Census-designated place in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 18231.
Population
413
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
3,607
ZIP codes
1
Kelayres and its ZIP codes
Kelayres at a glance
- Kelayres is about 12 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 Kelayres.
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
PPP loans
$22.9K
2 loans, 2 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Kelayres, 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
ZIP codes in Kelayres
1 in or overlapping Kelayres. Population shown
Cities near Kelayres
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McAdooBorough | 0.7 mi | 0.3 |
| TresckowCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 1.8 |
| HazletonCity | 3.9 mi | 6 |
| West HazletonBorough | 4.7 mi | 1.6 |
| Beaver MeadowsBorough | 5.2 mi | 0.3 |
| DelanoCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.3 |
| HometownCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 2 |
| Grier CityCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.5 |
| ShepptonCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.3 |
| OneidaCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.2 |
| HarleighCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.6 |
| Park CrestCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.8 |
| Park PlaceCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.2 |
| LattimerCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.2 |
| ConynghamBorough | 6.9 mi | 1 |
| PardeesvilleCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kelayres, PA in?
- Kelayres is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Kelayres, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Kelayres include 18231.
- What is the population of Kelayres, PA?
- About 413 people live in Kelayres, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kelayres?
- Nearby places include McAdoo (0.7 mi), Tresckow (2.1 mi), Hazleton (3.9 mi), West Hazleton (4.7 mi), Beaver Meadows (5.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023