City

Gilberton, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Schuylkill County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥442Population
💰$61,458Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$32,200Median Home Value▼ 88% below avg
🎓20.1%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 58% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.9% Female 44.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79%Hispanic: 19.7%Other: 1.4%Race
White79.0%
Hispanic19.7%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
28%
18–24
4%
25–44
30%
45–64
19%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.01
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads20.1% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 58% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (3.8%)
HS Graduate130 (55.6%)
Some College30 (12.8%)
Associates18 (7.7%)
Bachelors18 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree29 (12.4%)

Education

No HS: 3.8%HS Grad: 55.6%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 7.7%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 12.4%Edu
No HS3.8%
HS Grad55.6%
Some College12.8%
Associates7.7%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate12.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 98%Renter: 2%Tenure
Owner98.0%
Renter2.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
63%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
25%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,458 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$32,200 ▼ 88% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units195
Vacant Units48

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
25%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
76%
About Gilberton, PA

Gilberton is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Schuylkill County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 442 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.9 years.

Economically, Gilberton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,458 is below the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Gilberton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $32,200, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 98.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gilberton is less-educated. 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (78.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gilberton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17934 442 $61,458 $32,200 2.0% 20.1% 98.0%