Tamaqua
Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Tamaqua is a borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, with 6,916 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 869 ft (265 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Coaldale, 1.2 miles NE.
- 6,916residents (2020 Census)
- 869 ftelevation · 265 m
- 9.6 sq miland area · 24.8 km²
- 723 / sq mipopulation density
- 18218ZIP code
About Tamaqua
Tamaqua (, Delaware: tëmakwe) is a borough in eastern Schuylkill County in the Coal Region of Pennsylvania, United States. It had a population of 6,934 as of the 2020 U.S. census.
Tamaqua was established from territory from West Penn and Schuylkill Townships. The borough is part of the micropolitan statistical area of Pottsville.
Tamaqua is located 37.8 miles (60.8 km) northwest of Allentown, 87 miles (140 km) northwest of Philadelphia, and 125.5 miles (202.0 km) west of New York City.
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Living in Tamaqua
- Median household income
- $46,176
- Median home value
- $83,700
- Median rent
- $996/mo
- Median age
- 36.2
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Tamaqua had 6,916 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,916 |
|---|---|
| Density | 723 per sq mi (279 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tamaqua at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Schuylkill County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 6,916 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.56 sq mi (24.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi (0.40 km²) |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8040° N, 75.9269° W |
| ZIP code | 18218 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4276032 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tamaqua
- Coaldale1.2 mi NE
- Lansford3.0 mi NE
- Hometown3.3 mi W
- Rush3.9 mi NW
- Summit Hill4.5 mi E
- Schuylkill4.6 mi W
- West Penn5.3 mi SE
- Tuscarora6.3 mi SW
- Walker6.6 mi SW
- Packer6.8 mi N
- Grier City7.0 mi W
- Park Crest7.1 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Tamaqua
What county is Tamaqua in?
Tamaqua is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Tamaqua, PA?
6,916 people lived in Tamaqua at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tamaqua, PA?
The ZIP code of Tamaqua is 18218.
What is the elevation of Tamaqua?
869 feet (265 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tamaqua?
Coaldale (1.2 mi), Lansford (3.0 mi), Hometown (3.3 mi), Rush (3.9 mi), Summit Hill (4.5 mi).
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