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Freeland borough, PA

ZIP 18224 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 18224

18224 has a population of 5,954 with a median age of 44.6 yrs (49.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
88.8%+44% vs US avg
x
Black
1.0%-92% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
12.4%-34% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.4%-7% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.8%-5% vs US avg
x
65+
20.9%+28% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
7.3%-34% vs US avg
x
High school
49.5%+89% vs US avg
x
Some college
25.4%-12% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
17.8%-47% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
52.1%+8% vs US avg
x
Never married
29.3%-13% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.2%-10% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.4%
x
Diversity Index
20/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
15.7%+37% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
52.7%+279% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.6%+10% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.7%+17% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.2%+1% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
18.9%+226% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
ItalianGermanPolish

Health & Community Indicators in 18224

Poverty Rate
15.7%+37% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.6%+10% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
52.7%+279% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.2%+1% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.7%+17% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.0%-26% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
23.8%+104% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%-100% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
18.9%+226% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population5,954
Median age44.6
Poverty rate15.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White88.8%
Hispanic12.4%
Black1.0%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born52.7%