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Marlin, PA
Census-designated place in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 17951.
Population
281
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,187
ZIP codes
1
Marlin and its ZIP codes
Marlin at a glance
- Marlin is about 7.5 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 Marlin.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, -0.9 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
$78.9K
1 loan, 13 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Marlin, 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 Marlin
1 in or overlapping Marlin. Population shown
Cities near Marlin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MinersvilleBorough | 1 mi | 0.7 |
| SeltzerCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.1 |
| LlewellynCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.1 |
| PottsvilleCity | 1.9 mi | 4.2 |
| ForestvilleCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.9 |
| Mount CarbonBorough | 3.1 mi | 0.1 |
| HeckschervilleCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.3 |
| MechanicsvilleBorough | 3.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Palo AltoBorough | 4 mi | 1 |
| St. ClairBorough | 4.1 mi | 1.2 |
| BranchdaleCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.7 |
| CressonaBorough | 4.2 mi | 1 |
| Port CarbonBorough | 4.2 mi | 0.8 |
| Buck RunCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.5 |
| FriedensburgCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.7 |
| Schuylkill HavenBorough | 5.2 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marlin, PA in?
- Marlin is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Marlin, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Marlin include 17951.
- What is the population of Marlin, PA?
- About 281 people live in Marlin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marlin?
- Nearby places include Minersville (1 mi), Seltzer (1.3 mi), Llewellyn (1.8 mi), Pottsville (1.9 mi), Forestville (2.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023