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Shelocta, PA
Borough in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.
Population
48
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
461
ZIP codes
0
Shelocta and its ZIP codes
Shelocta at a glance
- Shelocta is 59% denser than Pennsylvania as a whole.
Local data for Shelocta, PA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Indiana County. PPP loans are for Shelocta.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -1.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,738
28,044 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,701
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$555M
FY 2026, $6,672 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Shelocta, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
604
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
171
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 18°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Cities near Shelocta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EldertonBorough | 3.4 mi | 0.3 |
| CreeksideBorough | 6 mi | 0.2 |
| JacksonvilleCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 4.9 |
| AtwoodBorough | 6.8 mi | 2.1 |
| ErnestBorough | 7.5 mi | 0.2 |
| IndianaBorough | 8.1 mi | 1.8 |
| Chevy Chase HeightsCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.3 |
| SagamoreCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.7 |
| Rural ValleyBorough | 9.9 mi | 2.1 |
| YatesboroCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| Lucerne MinesCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| Spring ChurchCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| Homer CityBorough | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| PlumvilleBorough | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| AvonmoreBorough | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| GracetonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shelocta, PA in?
- Shelocta is in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Shelocta, PA?
- About 48 people live in Shelocta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shelocta?
- Nearby places include Elderton (3.4 mi), Creekside (6 mi), Jacksonville (6.5 mi), Atwood (6.8 mi), Ernest (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023