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Tower City, PA
Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,545
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
4,912
ZIP codes
0
Tower City and its ZIP codes
Tower City at a glance
- Tower City is about 17 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $68,482 a year, 12% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,800 (55% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $963 a month.
Local data for Tower City, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tower City, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,482
Poverty rate
13.7%
Median home value
$114,800
Median rent
$963/mo
Homeownership
74.4%
Bachelor's or higher
13.7%
Median age
41.0
Average commute
31.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (621), Irish Americans (128), Polish Americans (95).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Schuylkill County. PPP loans are for Tower City.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -1.2 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
Tower City, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.5%
- Carpooled13.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 31.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tower City, 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
84° / 20°F
50.9 inches of rain a year
Crime in Tower City
Tower City Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2025
- Violent crime
- 0
- per 100,000 people · 0% of the PA rate
- Property crime
- 0
- per 100,000 people · 0% of the PA rate
Cities near Tower City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ReinertonCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.5 |
| OrwinCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.6 |
| MuirCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.5 |
| WilliamstownBorough | 3.2 mi | 0.3 |
| Valley ViewCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 3.7 |
| HeginsCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 2 |
| WiconsicoCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.1 |
| LykensBorough | 7.8 mi | 1.2 |
| RavineCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1.1 |
| DonaldsonCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.2 |
| GratzBorough | 8.6 mi | 2.9 |
| KlingerstownCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.5 |
| TremontBorough | 9.1 mi | 0.7 |
| Pine GroveBorough | 9.3 mi | 1.1 |
| Fort Indiantown GapCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 19.2 |
| FredericksburgCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tower City, PA in?
- Tower City is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Tower City, PA?
- About 1,545 people live in Tower City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tower City?
- Nearby places include Reinerton (1.1 mi), Orwin (1.3 mi), Muir (2 mi), Williamstown (3.2 mi), Valley View (4.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023