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Schuylkill County
Gilberton, PA
17934
17934 ZIP Code — Gilberton, PA
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17934 is located in
Gilberton ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Schuylkill County .
It covers approximately 0.75 square miles and serves a population of
279 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 570/272 .
About ZIP code 17934
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $29,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $51,250. SNAP benefit usage at 39% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 30%.
Overall, ZIP code 17934 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
279
Population density
372 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
107
Geography
Land area
0.75 sq mi
Water area
0.02 sq mi
Latitude
40.7973
Longitude
-76.2149
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
570/272
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
67.4%
46.8%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
27.3%
33.5%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
5.3%
17.4%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.3%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$51,250
Median household income
14.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 101 36.2% 18 and over 178 63.8% 65 and over 53 19.0% Median age 38.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 227 69.6% Hispanic or Latino 47 14.4% Other race 43 13.2% Two or more races 9 2.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
67.4%
46.8%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
27.3%
33.5%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
5.3%
17.4%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.3%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.9% $10k–$15k 7.7% $15k–$25k 17.3% $25k–$35k 7.7% $35k–$50k 13.5% $50k–$75k 18.3% $75k–$100k 19.2% $100k–$150k 12.5% $150k–$200k 1.9% Median income $51,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $29,300 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 96.2% Renter occupied 3.8% Vacant 40.9% Single-family detached 43.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 12.5% Median rooms 6.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.75
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.7% 2000–2009 3.4% 1990–1999 8.0% 1980–1989 0.0% 1970–1979 1.1% 1960–1969 0.6% 1950–1959 6.8% 1940–1949 4.0% 1939 or earlier 74.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 4.5% 2 bedrooms 22.2% 3 bedrooms 51.1% 4 bedrooms 15.9% 5+ bedrooms 6.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.8% 1 vehicle 48.1% 2 vehicles 31.7% 3 or more 16.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 20.2% Propane / LP gas 6.7% Fuel oil 61.5% Wood 5.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 44 42.3% Cohabiting couple 6 5.8% Male householder, no spouse 22 21.2% Female householder, no spouse 32 30.8% Households with children under 18 43 41.3% Households with seniors (65+) 50 48.1% Average household size 2.68
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 48.2% 20.0% Married 36.8% 48.9% Separated 0.0% 3.3% Widowed 7.0% 21.1% Divorced 7.9% 6.7%
Education
Less than 9th grade
11.0%
Some HS, no diploma
11.6%
Some college, no degree
14.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 77.4% Bachelor's or higher 14.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 58 54.7% High school 34 32.1% College / grad school 14 13.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.7%
Transportation & utilities
19.1%
Public administration
13.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.6%
Agriculture & mining
2.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 31.5% Service 14.6% Sales & office 20.2% Natural resources & construction 5.6% Production & transportation 28.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 67.4% Government 30.3% Self-employed 2.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 98.8% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 1.2% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 18.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
50.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 52.9% Retirement income 42.3% Supplemental Security 5.8% Cash public assistance 12.5% Food stamps / SNAP 38.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.5% High blood pressure 37.4% High cholesterol 36.2% Diabetes 12.4% Heart disease 8.7% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 32.5% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 9.7% Cancer 8.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.7% Binge drinking 17.9% No physical activity 28.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.0% Depression 22.3% Fair or poor health 17.3% Poor mental health 15.9% Poor physical health 12.9% No health insurance 11.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.1% Visited dentist 61.5% Cholesterol screening 89.8% Teeth loss 17.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 19 10.7%
Disability % Any disability 30.1% Under 18 14.9% 18–64 years 43.2% 65 and over 28.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 54.1% Public insurance 56.6% No insurance 10.4% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 270 96.8% Spanish 16 5.9% Other Indo-European 16 5.9% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 263 94.3% Born in same state 263 94.3% Born in different state 247 88.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 16 5.7% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 45 16.1% Norwegian 9 3.2%
Ancestry Count % Arab 5 1.8% English 3 1.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.3% Internet access 82.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17934
What city is ZIP code 17934 in?
ZIP code 17934 is primarily assigned to Gilberton, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 17934 in?
ZIP code 17934 falls within Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
Is ZIP code 17934 family-oriented?
36% of residents in ZIP code 17934 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is ZIP code 17934 mostly owner-occupied?
96% of occupied units in ZIP code 17934 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 17934 have a large retiree population?
53% of households in ZIP code 17934 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 17934?
15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 17934 in?
ZIP code 17934 observes the EST timezone.
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