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Gilberton, PA

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Population
590
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,111 ft
Median Home Value
$43,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$430/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$65,060
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Gilberton

Tucked into the hills of Schuylkill County, Gilberton is a small, quiet community just a few minutes west of Mahanoy City. The borough is spread across three distinct, neighboring pockets: Mahanoy Plane, Maizeville, and Ducktown. Each village carries deep roots in the region's historic coal era, giving this mountain valley a classic, tight-knit feel.

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Daily life here is peaceful and straightforward. Borough hall sits along Main Street in Mahanoy Plane, while residents take the quick drive into Mahanoy City or Frackville for groceries, dining, and regional errands. The residential streets feature traditional single and twin homes set against steep hillsides with views of the surrounding ridges. It is an unassuming, affordable spot in east-central Pennsylvania that offers quiet living with easy access to nearby towns.

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Lower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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