Gilberton
Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Gilberton is a borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, with 579 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,132 ft (345 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Altamont, 0.8 miles SE.
- 579residents (2020 Census)
- 1,132 ftelevation · 345 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.7 km²
- 408 / sq mipopulation density
- 17934main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Gilberton
Gilberton is a borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States, four miles (7 km) west by south of Mahanoy City. Its population was 583 at the 2020 census, a decline from the figure of 769 tabulated in 2010. Extensive deposits of anthracite coal are in the region, and coal-mining had been practiced by many of the 4,373 people who lived there in 1900. The coal-mining industry was thriving in 1910, and 5,401 people lived in Gilberton.
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Living in Gilberton
- Median household income
- $65,060
- Median home value
- $43,600
- Median rent
- $430/mo
- Median age
- 42
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Gilberton had 579 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 579 |
|---|---|
| Density | 408 per sq mi (158 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gilberton at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Schuylkill County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 579 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.42 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7951° N, 76.2233° W |
| ZIP codes | 17934, 17931, 17949 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4229088 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gilberton
- Altamont0.8 mi SE
- West Mahanoy0.8 mi NW
- Frackville1.0 mi SW
- Englewood1.5 mi SW
- Shenandoah1.9 mi NE
- Morea2.7 mi E
- Shenandoah Heights2.8 mi N
- Girardville3.1 mi W
- New Castle3.8 mi S
- New Boston3.8 mi E
- Union4.3 mi N
- Ringtown4.3 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gilberton
What county is Gilberton in?
Gilberton is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Gilberton, PA?
579 people lived in Gilberton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gilberton, PA?
The main ZIP code is 17934. Other ZIP codes: 17931, 17949.
What is the elevation of Gilberton?
1,132 feet (345 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gilberton?
Altamont (0.8 mi), West Mahanoy (0.8 mi), Frackville (1.0 mi), Englewood (1.5 mi), Shenandoah (1.9 mi).
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