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Pleasant Gap, PA
Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
Population
3,208
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,011
ZIP codes
0
Pleasant Gap and its ZIP codes
Pleasant Gap at a glance
- Pleasant Gap is about 6.9 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $69,536, 11% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $240,200 (6% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,210 a month.
Local data for Pleasant Gap, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pleasant Gap, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,536
Poverty rate
3.5%
Median home value
$240,200
Median rent
$1,210/mo
Homeownership
73.8%
Bachelor's or higher
22.7%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (690), Irish Americans (638), Italian Americans (271).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Centre County. PPP loans are for Pleasant Gap.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,553
69,346 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,070
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.7B
FY 2026, $10,531 per person
How people get to work
Pleasant Gap, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.6%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pleasant Gap, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
790
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
266
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 21°F
41.5 inches of rain a year
Cities near Pleasant Gap
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PeruCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| BellefonteBorough | 3.4 mi | 1.8 |
| Centre HallBorough | 3.5 mi | 0.6 |
| ZionCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 2.9 |
| HouservilleCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.1 |
| MilesburgBorough | 5.5 mi | 0.4 |
| LemontCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.2 |
| Continental CourtsCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.3 |
| Moose RunCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.4 |
| MingovilleCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.8 |
| BoalsburgCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 5.8 |
| Holters CrossingCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.1 |
| UnionvilleBorough | 7.4 mi | 0.2 |
| RunvilleCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.6 |
| Potters MillsCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.3 |
| ToftreesCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pleasant Gap, PA in?
- Pleasant Gap is in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Pleasant Gap, PA?
- About 3,208 people live in Pleasant Gap, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pleasant Gap?
- Nearby places include Peru (1.5 mi), Bellefonte (3.4 mi), Centre Hall (3.5 mi), Zion (4.4 mi), Houserville (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023