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New Berlin borough, PA

ZIP 17855 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 17855

17855 has a population of 961 with a median age of 40.6 yrs (49.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
96.5%+57% vs US avg
x
Black
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.7%-72% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.3%-98% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.8%+13% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.9%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
18.3%+12% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
2.8%-75% vs US avg
x
High school
42.9%+64% vs US avg
x
Some college
27.4%-5% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
26.8%-20% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
60.8%+26% vs US avg
x
Never married
26.2%-23% vs US avg
x
Divorced
6.5%-37% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.5%
x
Diversity Index
7/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
11.2%-2% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
7.5%+24% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.3%-23% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.8%-16% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
22.1%+281% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 17855

Poverty Rate
11.2%-2% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.5%+24% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
6.8%-16% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.3%-23% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.1%-23% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
12.6%+7% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
22.1%+281% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population961
Median age40.6
Poverty rate11.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White96.5%
Hispanic0.3%
Black0.1%
Asian1.7%
Foreign-born0.0%