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Sheatown, PA
Census-designated place in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 18634.
Population
614
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,196
ZIP codes
1
Sheatown and its ZIP codes
Sheatown at a glance
- Sheatown is about 4.1 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,875 a year, 22% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $124,600 (51% below Pennsylvania).
Local data for Sheatown, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sheatown, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,875
Poverty rate
18.7%
Median home value
$124,600
Homeownership
76.4%
Bachelor's or higher
50.1%
Median age
43.0
Average commute
25.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Polish Americans (367), Russian Americans (106), Italian Americans (74).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Luzerne County. PPP loans are for Sheatown.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,252
145,109 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,115
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.8B
FY 2026, $8,459 per person
PPP loans
$9.5M
191 loans, 1,447 jobs reported
How people get to work
Sheatown, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.4%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home26.6%
Average one-way commute: 25.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sheatown, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
654
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3,881
3.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 16°F
48.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
ZIP codes in Sheatown
1 in or overlapping Sheatown. Population shown
Cities near Sheatown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NanticokeCity | 1.2 mi | 3.5 |
| WanamieCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 1 |
| West NanticokeCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Glen LyonCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 3.6 |
| NuangolaBorough | 3.4 mi | 1.2 |
| Warrior RunBorough | 3.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Sugar NotchBorough | 4.6 mi | 1 |
| PlymouthBorough | 4.9 mi | 1.1 |
| SilkworthCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 3.4 |
| AshleyBorough | 6.5 mi | 0.9 |
| LarksvilleBorough | 6.7 mi | 4.7 |
| ChaseCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 2.3 |
| MocanaquaCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.5 |
| ShickshinnyBorough | 7.4 mi | 0.5 |
| Mountain TopCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 15 |
| EdwardsvilleBorough | 7.5 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sheatown, PA in?
- Sheatown is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Sheatown, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sheatown include 18634.
- What is the population of Sheatown, PA?
- About 614 people live in Sheatown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sheatown?
- Nearby places include Nanticoke (1.2 mi), Wanamie (1.5 mi), West Nanticoke (1.9 mi), Glen Lyon (2.8 mi), Nuangola (3.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023