City

Bowmanstown, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Carbon County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥483Population
💰$65,250Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂43.1Median Age
🏠$179,600Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓36.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊16.5%Unemployment▲ 237% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.0% Female 53.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.4%Hispanic: 11%Black: 3.9%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.5%Race
White82.4%
Hispanic11.0%
Black3.9%
Asian0.2%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
9%
18–24
9%
25–44
33%
45–64
31%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads36.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment16.5% ▲ 237% above avg
No HS Diploma16 (4.8%)
HS Graduate129 (39.1%)
Some College36 (10.9%)
Associates30 (9.1%)
Bachelors45 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree74 (22.4%)

Education

No HS: 4.8%HS Grad: 39.1%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 9.1%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 22.4%Edu
No HS4.8%
HS Grad39.1%
Some College10.9%
Associates9.1%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate22.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.6%Renter: 39.5%Tenure
Owner60.6%
Renter39.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
51%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,250 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$179,600 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$808/mo
Total Housing Units231
Vacant Units13

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
1%
2000+
83%
About Bowmanstown, PA

Bowmanstown is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Carbon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 483 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.1 years.

Economically, Bowmanstown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,250 is near the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 16.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Bowmanstown is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $179,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $808 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bowmanstown is moderately educated. 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (82.4%).

Bowmanstown, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Bowmanstown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18030 483 $65,250 $179,600 $808 16.5% 36.1% 60.6%