Frackville Pennsylvania Map

About Frackville, Pennsylvania

Frackville is a locality in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,878. The population density is 2506.1 people per km². Frackville is located at 40.7840°N, 76.2302°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17931.

Frackville rests in a valley cupped by the rolling shoulders of the Appalachian foothills, a landscape where dense woodlands bleed into open fields, their green hushed by the persistent whisper of wind. It lies 18.0 miles south-west of Hazleton, PA (from Hazleton, PA: bearing 228°T), and is situated 7.0 miles north-north-west of Pottsville. The terrain here is a study in subtle elevation changes, a topography that dictates the flow of unseen streams and the slow march of clouds across a sky that often holds a soft, diffused light. The air itself carries a certain weight, a mingled scent of damp earth, pine needles, and the distant, faint tang of industry that has long shaped this corner of Schuylkill County. The houses, many built of sturdy stone or weathered clapboard, seem to lean into the hills, their windows reflecting the muted hues of the surrounding environment. The history of Frackville is inextricably linked to the deep veins of anthracite coal that lie beneath its soil, a legacy that has profoundly shaped its economy and the character of its people. For generations, the rhythmic clang of pickaxes and the rumble of coal cars were the soundtrack to life here, a demanding industry that drew families and forged a resilient spirit. While the era of peak coal production has receded, the echoes of that past remain in the architecture and the enduring work ethic of the community. Today, Frackville navigates a more diversified economic present, but the memory of the mines is a palpable undercurrent, a quiet reminder of the land's rich, if demanding, bounty. The surrounding countryside, though bearing the marks of human endeavor, still offers moments of profound natural beauty, a quiet testament to the enduring power of the earth.

About This Frackville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Frackville, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.783977, -76.230221. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Frackville and Schuylkill County.

Detailed location data for Frackville includes the ZIP code (17931), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Schuylkill County (Pottsville), and school district assignment (North Schuylkill School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Frackville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.