Frackville
Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Frackville is a borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, with 3,860 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,470 ft (448 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Englewood, 0.6 miles W.
- 3,860residents (2020 Census)
- 1,470 ftelevation · 448 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.5 km²
- 6,492 / sq mipopulation density
- 17949main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Frackville
Frackville is a borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, Frackville had a population of 3,860. Incorporated in 1876, Frackville is located at the intersection of Interstate 81 and Pennsylvania State Route 61, which is approximately 102 miles (164 km) northwest of Philadelphia and 60 miles (97 km) southwest of Scranton. Frackville is named for Daniel Frack, an early Anglo-American settler.
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Living in Frackville
- Median household income
- $56,866
- Median home value
- $103,400
- Median rent
- $815/mo
- Median age
- 40.1
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Frackville had 3,860 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,860 |
|---|---|
| Density | 6,492 per sq mi (2,506 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Frackville at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Schuylkill County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 3,860 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.59 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,470 ft (448 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7833° N, 76.2329° W |
| ZIP codes | 17949, 17931 |
| Official website | frackvillepa.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4227232 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Frackville
- Englewood0.6 mi W
- Altamont0.8 mi E
- Gilberton1.0 mi NE
- West Mahanoy1.4 mi N
- Girardville2.7 mi W
- Shenandoah2.9 mi NE
- New Castle3.0 mi S
- Morea3.2 mi E
- Shenandoah Heights3.7 mi N
- New Boston4.4 mi E
- Heckscherville4.7 mi S
- St. Clair4.8 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Frackville
What county is Frackville in?
Frackville is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Frackville, PA?
3,860 people lived in Frackville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Frackville, PA?
The main ZIP code is 17949. Other ZIP codes: 17931.
What is the elevation of Frackville?
1,470 feet (448 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Frackville?
Englewood (0.6 mi), Altamont (0.8 mi), Gilberton (1.0 mi), West Mahanoy (1.4 mi), Girardville (2.7 mi).
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