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Kulpmont borough, PA

ZIP 17834 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 17834

17834 has a population of 3,525 with a median age of 48.1 yrs (55.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
90.9%+48% vs US avg
x
Black
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Asian
3.6%-38% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
6.5%-65% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.8%-15% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.8%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
23.4%+44% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.5%-42% vs US avg
x
High school
41.4%+58% vs US avg
x
Some college
33.3%+15% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
18.8%-44% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
51.5%+7% vs US avg
x
Never married
31.5%-7% vs US avg
x
Divorced
6.5%-37% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
10.6%
x
Diversity Index
17/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
6.6%-43% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
72.2%+420% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.4%+24% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.2%+44% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.9%-15% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
PolishGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 17834

Poverty Rate
6.6%-43% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.4%+24% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
72.2%+420% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.9%-15% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.2%+44% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.4%-71% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
9.6%-18% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,525
Median age48.1
Poverty rate6.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White90.9%
Hispanic6.5%
Black0.1%
Asian3.6%
Foreign-born72.2%