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Nesquehoning, PA
Borough in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 18240.
Population
3,344
Land area
21.2sq mi
People per sq mi
158
ZIP codes
1
Nesquehoning and its ZIP codes
Nesquehoning at a glance
- Nesquehoning is 46% less dense than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,354, 21% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,500 (52% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,117 a month.
Local data for Nesquehoning, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Nesquehoning, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,354
Poverty rate
12.9%
Median home value
$122,500
Median rent
$1,117/mo
Homeownership
60.9%
Bachelor's or higher
16.6%
Median age
36.0
Average commute
30.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,081), Italian Americans (582), Irish Americans (480).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carbon County. PPP loans are for Nesquehoning.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,181
16,376 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,095
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$485M
FY 2026, $7,486 per person
PPP loans
$4.61M
43 loans, 635 jobs reported
How people get to work
Nesquehoning, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.6%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home1.9%
Average one-way commute: 30.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nesquehoning, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,075
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
152
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 19°F
51.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
ZIP codes in Nesquehoning
1 in or overlapping Nesquehoning. Population shown
Cities near Nesquehoning
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Summit HillBorough | 3.2 mi | 8.7 |
| LansfordBorough | 4.4 mi | 1.5 |
| WeatherlyBorough | 5 mi | 3 |
| Jim ThorpeBorough | 5.2 mi | 14.6 |
| LehightonBorough | 5.9 mi | 1.6 |
| CoaldaleBorough | 6.1 mi | 2.2 |
| TamaquaBorough | 6.3 mi | 9.6 |
| Beaver MeadowsBorough | 6.5 mi | 0.3 |
| WeissportBorough | 6.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Weissport EastCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 2.1 |
| ParryvilleBorough | 8.4 mi | 1.6 |
| TresckowCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1.8 |
| HometownCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 2 |
| McAdooBorough | 9.3 mi | 0.3 |
| BowmanstownBorough | 9.4 mi | 0.8 |
| JeddoBorough | 9.4 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nesquehoning, PA in?
- Nesquehoning is in Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Nesquehoning, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Nesquehoning include 18240.
- What is the population of Nesquehoning, PA?
- About 3,344 people live in Nesquehoning, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nesquehoning?
- Nearby places include Summit Hill (3.2 mi), Lansford (4.4 mi), Weatherly (5 mi), Jim Thorpe (5.2 mi), Lehighton (5.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023