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Bowmanstown, PA
Borough in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 18030.
Population
968
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,258
ZIP codes
1
Bowmanstown and its ZIP codes
Bowmanstown at a glance
- Bowmanstown is about 4.3 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $68,365 a year, 12% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $191,900 (25% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,005 a month.
Local data for Bowmanstown, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bowmanstown, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,365
Poverty rate
8.4%
Median home value
$191,900
Median rent
$1,005/mo
Homeownership
61.4%
Bachelor's or higher
25.1%
Median age
38.2
Average commute
27.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (401), Irish Americans (123), Italian Americans (40).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carbon County. PPP loans are for Bowmanstown.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,181
16,376 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,095
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$485M
FY 2026, $7,486 per person
PPP loans
$306K
5 loans, 65 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bowmanstown, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.6%
- Carpooled3.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 27.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bowmanstown, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,075
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
152
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 19°F
51.9 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Bowmanstown
1 in or overlapping Bowmanstown. Population shown
Cities near Bowmanstown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ParryvilleBorough | 1.6 mi | 1.6 |
| PalmertonBorough | 2.4 mi | 2.5 |
| Weissport EastCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 2.1 |
| WeissportBorough | 2.7 mi | 0.1 |
| LehightonBorough | 3.5 mi | 1.6 |
| SlatedaleCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.3 |
| SlatingtonBorough | 4.2 mi | 1.3 |
| WalnutportBorough | 4.9 mi | 0.8 |
| Jim ThorpeBorough | 5.6 mi | 14.6 |
| CherryvilleCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 2.6 |
| Laurys StationCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1.6 |
| NesquehoningBorough | 9.4 mi | 21.2 |
| Summit HillBorough | 9.6 mi | 8.7 |
| SchnecksvilleCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 2.8 |
| New TripoliCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.9 |
| EgyptCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bowmanstown, PA in?
- Bowmanstown is in Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Bowmanstown, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bowmanstown include 18030.
- What is the population of Bowmanstown, PA?
- About 968 people live in Bowmanstown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bowmanstown?
- Nearby places include Parryville (1.6 mi), Palmerton (2.4 mi), Weissport East (2.6 mi), Weissport (2.7 mi), Lehighton (3.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023