Port Carbon
Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Port Carbon is a borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, with 1,806 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 650 ft (198 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Palo Alto, 0.8 miles S.
- 1,806residents (2020 Census)
- 650 ftelevation · 198 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.0 km²
- 2,395 / sq mipopulation density
- 17965ZIP code
About Port Carbon
Port Carbon is a borough of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States, located two miles (3 km) northeast of Pottsville. It is in a coal-mining area. In the past, ironworks had been a feature of the borough. In 1900, 2,168 people lived here and, in 1910, 2,678. The population was 1,815 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Port Carbon
- Median household income
- $61,182
- Median home value
- $112,000
- Median rent
- $877/mo
- Median age
- 44.2
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Port Carbon had 1,806 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,806 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,395 per sq mi (925 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Port Carbon at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Schuylkill County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 1,806 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.75 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6969° N, 76.1666° W |
| ZIP code | 17965 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4262128 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Port Carbon
- Palo Alto0.8 mi S
- Mechanicsville0.9 mi SW
- East Norwegian0.9 mi N
- Cumbola1.7 mi NE
- Mount Carbon2.0 mi SW
- North Manheim2.1 mi S
- St. Clair2.1 mi NW
- Pottsville2.5 mi SW
- New Philadelphia3.0 mi NE
- Norwegian3.0 mi W
- Renningers3.4 mi S
- Seltzer3.7 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Port Carbon
What county is Port Carbon in?
Port Carbon is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Port Carbon, PA?
1,806 people lived in Port Carbon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Port Carbon, PA?
The ZIP code of Port Carbon is 17965.
What is the elevation of Port Carbon?
650 feet (198 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Port Carbon?
Palo Alto (0.8 mi), Mechanicsville (0.9 mi), East Norwegian (0.9 mi), Cumbola (1.7 mi), Mount Carbon (2.0 mi).
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