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Sheppton, PA
Census-designated place in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
Population
588
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,050
ZIP codes
0
Sheppton and its ZIP codes
Sheppton at a glance
- Sheppton is about 7 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,375, 25% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $155,200 (39% below Pennsylvania).
Local data for Sheppton, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sheppton, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,375
Poverty rate
42.6%
Median home value
$155,200
Homeownership
85.5%
Bachelor's or higher
30.4%
Median age
36.5
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (290), German Americans (263), Irish Americans (128).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Schuylkill County. PPP loans are for Sheppton.
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
How people get to work
Sheppton, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.5%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home10.7%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sheppton, 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
Cities near Sheppton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OneidaCensus-designated place | 0.7 mi | 0.2 |
| WestonCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.4 |
| BrandonvilleCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1.4 |
| NurembergCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.6 |
| Park PlaceCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.2 |
| DelanoCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Grier CityCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Mahanoy CityBorough | 5.9 mi | 0.5 |
| KelayresCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Park CrestCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.8 |
| Shenandoah HeightsCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.8 |
| RingtownBorough | 6.6 mi | 0.4 |
| McAdooBorough | 6.8 mi | 0.3 |
| New BostonCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.1 |
| ShenandoahBorough | 7.1 mi | 1.5 |
| ConynghamBorough | 7.3 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sheppton, PA in?
- Sheppton is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Sheppton, PA?
- About 588 people live in Sheppton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sheppton?
- Nearby places include Oneida (0.7 mi), Weston (3.4 mi), Brandonville (3.6 mi), Nuremberg (3.8 mi), Park Place (4.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023