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Shade Gap borough, PA

ZIP 17255 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 17255

17255 has a population of 1,034 with a median age of 49.1 yrs (47.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
97.2%+58% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.2%-97% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.0%
x
Other / Two+
2.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
15.9%-28% vs US avg
x
18–64
51.8%-16% vs US avg
x
65+
32.3%+98% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
17.5%+58% vs US avg
x
High school
55.2%+111% vs US avg
x
Some college
19.1%-34% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
8.1%-76% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
63.0%+31% vs US avg
x
Never married
22.4%-34% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.3%-29% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.3%
x
Diversity Index
5/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
13.1%+14% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.6%-41% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.1%+35% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.6%-43% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
21.8%+276% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 17255

Poverty Rate
13.1%+14% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.6%-41% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.6%-43% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.1%+35% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.0%-63% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
13.3%+13% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
21.8%+276% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,034
Median age49.1
Poverty rate13.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White97.2%
Hispanic0.0%
Black0.0%
Asian0.2%