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Altamont, PA
Census-designated place in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 17931.
Population
526
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
570
ZIP codes
1
Altamont and its ZIP codes
Altamont at a glance
- Altamont is 96% denser than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $43,750 a year, 44% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,500 (56% below Pennsylvania).
Local data for Altamont, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Altamont, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,750
Poverty rate
16.2%
Median home value
$112,500
Homeownership
83.0%
Bachelor's or higher
21.6%
Median age
48.4
Average commute
22.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (166), German Americans (125), Polish Americans (119).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Schuylkill County. PPP loans are for Altamont.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,858
50,502 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,043
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$992M
FY 2026, $6,933 per person
PPP loans
$3.7M
75 loans, 560 jobs reported
How people get to work
Altamont, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone96.7%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Altamont, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
455
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
596
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 18°F
53.6 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Altamont
1 in or overlapping Altamont. Population shown
Cities near Altamont
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FrackvilleBorough | 0.9 mi | 0.6 |
| GilbertonBorough | 1 mi | 1.4 |
| EnglewoodCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0.5 |
| MoreaCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.2 |
| ShenandoahBorough | 2.3 mi | 1.5 |
| Shenandoah HeightsCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.8 |
| New BostonCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.1 |
| GirardvilleBorough | 3.6 mi | 0.5 |
| St. ClairBorough | 4.5 mi | 1.2 |
| Mahanoy CityBorough | 4.5 mi | 0.5 |
| RingtownBorough | 5.2 mi | 0.4 |
| HeckschervilleCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.3 |
| BrandonvilleCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.4 |
| Fountain SpringsCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.6 |
| CumbolaCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.4 |
| SeltzerCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Altamont, PA in?
- Altamont is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Altamont, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Altamont include 17931.
- What is the population of Altamont, PA?
- About 526 people live in Altamont, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Altamont?
- Nearby places include Frackville (0.9 mi), Gilberton (1 mi), Englewood (1.5 mi), Morea (2.3 mi), Shenandoah (2.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023