Altamont
Census-designated place in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Altamont is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, with 624 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,670 ft (509 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gilberton, 0.8 miles NW.
- 624residents (2020 Census)
- 1,670 ftelevation · 509 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.4 km²
- 676 / sq mipopulation density
- 17931main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Altamont
Altamont is a census-designated place (CDP) in West Mahanoy Township, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 624 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Altamont
- Median household income
- $43,750
- Median home value
- $112,500
- Median age
- 48.4
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Altamont had 624 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 624 |
|---|---|
| Density | 676 per sq mi (261 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Altamont at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Schuylkill County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 624 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.92 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,670 ft (509 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7850° N, 76.2169° W |
| ZIP codes | 17931, 17934, 17949 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4202144 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Altamont
- Gilberton0.8 mi NW
- Frackville0.8 mi W
- Englewood1.5 mi W
- West Mahanoy1.6 mi NW
- Morea2.3 mi E
- Shenandoah2.4 mi N
- New Castle3.0 mi S
- Shenandoah Heights3.4 mi N
- Girardville3.5 mi W
- New Boston3.6 mi E
- Mahanoy4.5 mi NE
- Mahanoy City4.5 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Altamont
What county is Altamont in?
Altamont is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Altamont, PA?
624 people lived in Altamont at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Altamont, PA?
The main ZIP code is 17931. Other ZIP codes: 17934, 17949.
What is the elevation of Altamont?
1,670 feet (509 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Altamont?
Gilberton (0.8 mi), Frackville (0.8 mi), Englewood (1.5 mi), West Mahanoy (1.6 mi), Morea (2.3 mi).
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