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Sheppton CDP, PA

ZIP 18248 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 18248

18248 has a population of 516 with a median age of 38.5 yrs (39.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
98.5%+60% vs US avg
x
Black
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
6.8%-64% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
36.2%+65% vs US avg
x
18–64
44.0%-29% vs US avg
x
65+
19.8%+21% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.2%-8% vs US avg
x
High school
23.3%-11% vs US avg
x
Some college
29.4%+2% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
37.1%+10% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
32.8%-32% vs US avg
x
Never married
35.6%+5% vs US avg
x
Divorced
25.8%+151% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.8%
x
Diversity Index
3/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
52.5%+356% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
28.6%+106% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.7%-54% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.0%+49% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.3%+2% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
GermanItalianIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 18248

Poverty Rate
52.5%+356% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.7%-54% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
28.6%+106% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.3%+2% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.0%+49% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
12.7%+59% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
38.4%+228% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population516
Median age38.5
Poverty rate52.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White98.5%
Hispanic6.8%
Black0.2%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born28.6%