ZIP Code 17934

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Gilberton · Schuylkill County · Pennsylvania

Population
469

191/sq mi

Median income
$69,659

▼ 9% vs US

higher than 46% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$44,000

▼ 84% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
8.4%

Median age 39.7

Land area
2.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 17934 in Gilberton, Pennsylvania has a population of 469. The median household income is $69,659, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $44,000, 84% below the US average. 8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 17934 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.5 square miles in Gilberton, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 469 residents, producing a population density of 191 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 17934 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17934 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $44,000 (81% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 85.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17934 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Schuylkill County, so you can benchmark 17934 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

469

Population

2.5

Area (sq mi)

191

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Gilberton, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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