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Lavelle, PA
Census-designated place in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 17943.
Population
572
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
504
ZIP codes
1
Lavelle and its ZIP codes
Lavelle at a glance
- Lavelle is 73% denser than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $71,250, 9% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $94,000 (63% below Pennsylvania).
Local data for Lavelle, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lavelle, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,250
Poverty rate
14.2%
Median home value
$94,000
Homeownership
84.3%
Bachelor's or higher
0.0%
Median age
43.4
Average commute
17.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (92), Irish Americans (58), Italian Americans (37).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Schuylkill County. PPP loans are for Lavelle.
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
$7,200
1 loan, 4 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lavelle, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.0%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other10.2%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 17.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lavelle, 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
ZIP codes in Lavelle
1 in or overlapping Lavelle. Population shown
Cities near Lavelle
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LocustdaleCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 0.1 |
| AshlandBorough | 2.4 mi | 1.7 |
| GordonBorough | 2.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Mount CarmelBorough | 2.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Locust GapCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Beurys LakeCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.4 |
| Fountain SpringsCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.6 |
| AtlasCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.3 |
| Wilburton Number OneCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.2 |
| CentraliaBorough | 3.6 mi | 0.2 |
| StrongCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0 |
| Wilburton Number TwoCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.1 |
| AristesCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.5 |
| Marion HeightsBorough | 5 mi | 0.2 |
| KulpmontBorough | 5.1 mi | 1 |
| Buck RunCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lavelle, PA in?
- Lavelle is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Lavelle, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lavelle include 17943.
- What is the population of Lavelle, PA?
- About 572 people live in Lavelle, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lavelle?
- Nearby places include Locustdale (1.2 mi), Ashland (2.4 mi), Gordon (2.5 mi), Mount Carmel (2.7 mi), Locust Gap (2.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023