PlainZIP

Gilberton, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17934

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

469
191/sq mi
$69,659
Median income
$44,000
Median home value
8.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gilberton pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
191
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17934 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17934 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gilberton, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, home to just 469 residents across 2.5 square miles, a density of 191 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17934 reports a modest median household income of $69,659 (11% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $23,462. The poverty rate stands at 9.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. Median home value sits at $44,000 (81% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 85.5%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Schuylkill County, letting you compare 17934 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17934, Gilberton, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

469

Population

2.5

Area (sq mi)

191

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17934?

39.7

Median Age

56.4%

Male

43.6%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 82.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$69,659

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$23,462

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 17934 ranks nationally

Gilberton, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$69,659 46th percentile higher than 46% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

182

Total Housing Units

145

Occupied Units

37

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.5%
Renter 14.5%

$44,000

Median Home Value

-81% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 17934, employing approximately 99 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,189,000.

6

Businesses

99

Employees

$8.2M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 17934 vs 17931 →

ZIP 17934 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17934 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 17934 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 17934 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
17931 Frackville, PA 8,472 1.0 mi
17949 Mahanoy Plane, PA 263 1.4 mi
17976 Shenandoah, PA 6,937 1.6 mi
17946 Lost Creek, PA 263 2.0 mi
17967 Ringtown, PA 2,457 4.0 mi
17935 Girardville, PA 1,737 3.5 mi
17970 Saint Clair, PA 3,241 5.5 mi
17985 Zion Grove, PA 1,226 8.0 mi
17974 Seltzer, PA 344 7.1 mi
17920 Aristes, PA 331 6.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Schuylkill County

17901 standard
Pottsville, PA
Pop: 23,990
17972 standard
Schuylkill Haven, PA
Pop: 11,627
18252 standard
Tamaqua, PA
Pop: 11,188
17963 standard
Pine Grove, PA
Pop: 9,317
17931 standard
Frackville, PA
Pop: 8,472
17921 standard
Ashland, PA
Pop: 7,676

Related Areas

Schuylkill County Gilberton, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17934 in? ▼
ZIP code 17934 (Gilberton) is located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Schuylkill County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/schuylkill-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17934? ▼
ZIP code 17934 in Gilberton, PA has a population of 469 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17934? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17934 is $69,659, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17934? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17934 is $44,000, which is 84% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17934? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17934 is White at 82.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17934? ▼
ZIP code 17934 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 99 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17934? ▼
In ZIP code 17934, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17934? ▼
In ZIP code 17934, approximately 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17934? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17934 is 9.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.