City

Shade Gap, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Huntingdon County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥1,034Population
💰$61,667Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂49.1Median Age
🏠$143,800Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓20.3%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 45% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.5%Race
White97.2%
Asian0.2%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
10%
25–44
17%
45–64
25%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads20.3% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 45% above avg
No HS Diploma22 (3.3%)
HS Graduate412 (61.6%)
Some College67 (10%)
Associates32 (4.8%)
Bachelors74 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree62 (9.3%)

Education

No HS: 3.3%HS Grad: 61.6%Some College: 10%Associates: 4.8%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 9.3%Edu
No HS3.3%
HS Grad61.6%
Some College10.0%
Associates4.8%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate9.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.5%Renter: 8.5%Tenure
Owner91.5%
Renter8.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,667 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$143,800 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$833/mo
Total Housing Units504
Vacant Units104

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
40%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
60%
About Shade Gap, PA

Shade Gap is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Huntingdon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,034 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.1 years.

Economically, Shade Gap is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,667 is below the national average. Approximately 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Shade Gap is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $143,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $833 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shade Gap is less-educated. 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.2%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shade Gap
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17255 1,034 $61,667 $143,800 $833 7.1% 20.3% 91.5%