| City: | Gordon, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Schuylkill County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:35:09 PM |
| Population: | 768 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 272 / 570 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.7498, -76.3408 |
| Land Area: | 0.622 sq mi |
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Gordon is a small community in Pennsylvania's Schuylkill County coal region, where 768 residents rely on a postal system that blends rural carrier routes with PO Box service. Despite having street delivery via two rural carrier routes covering 17 streets, this is officially a PO Box Only Zone. No alternative delivery method exists across the service area.
The Gordon post office maintains 233 PO Boxes for 309 households, a 75% adoption rate that shows most residents use boxes rather than rural delivery. This mixed pattern is typical of small mining communities where historic town centers developed without standard street addressing, even as surrounding areas received rural route service. Streets like E Biddle St, McKnight St, and Hobart St carry most of the delivery addresses.
Gordon's history shows in the housing stock. Of 347 total housing units, 494 were built before 1939, indicating this ZIP's boundaries include older structures well beyond the 347-unit count (suggesting data covers redevelopment or represents aged housing in need of updates). The community is 97.7% White with a median age of 45.3 years. Home values are modest at $111,800, while median household income of $82,344 indicates a working-class to middle-class population.
Nearly a quarter of workers (23.5%) work from home, higher than the national average. Gordon sits as a point location within the larger ZIP 17921 territory, functioning as a postal service node for the immediate area. The facility is classified as a Post Office (P) without city carrier delivery, relying instead on rural routes to serve this historic coal region settlement.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 768 |
| Households | 309 |
| Median Age | 45.3 years |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.7% (240 of 309) |
| Median Household Income | $82,344 |
| Median Home Value | $111,800 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.1% |
| Work from Home | 23.5% |
This is a PO Box Only Zone. Mail addressed to Gordon, PA 17936 will be delivered via PO Box or rural carrier route. The post office serves the immediate Gordon area as part of the broader Schuylkill County postal network.
Street names like Biddle, McKnight, and Hobart reflect the historic character of this Pennsylvania coal region community.
ZIP Code 17936 has 768 residents and 309 households (average 2.49 persons per household). The median age is 45.3 years, older than the state (41.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.2% male and 48.8% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (97.7%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 768Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 959Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,234.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $92,837Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 309Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $122,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.49Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.18Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 812 | 840 | 836 | 841 | 865 | 811 | 765 | 859 | 821 | 969 | 1,087 | 989 | 1,004 | 959 |
| Decennial Census | 763 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 768 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 45.3
Male Median Age: 42.8
Female Median Age: 47.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 13 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 20 | 13 | 22 | 33 | 24 | 37 | 31 | 20 | 27 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 9 |
| Female | 13 | 29 | 23 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 23 | 29 | 36 | 21 | 30 | 28 | 37 | 15 | 18 | 8 | 15 |
| Total | 26 | 56 | 49 | 43 | 43 | 30 | 22 | 45 | 62 | 60 | 58 | 61 | 48 | 64 | 33 | 32 | 12 | 24 |
| White: | 750 | 98.30% |
| Black: | 3 | 0.39% |
| Hispanic:* | 9 | 1.18% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.13% |
| Total: | 763 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 393 | 51.17% | 42.8 years |
| Females: | 375 | 48.83% | 47.8 years |
| Total: | 768 | 100% | 45.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 942 | 98.23% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 9 | 0.94% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 8 | 0.83% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.83% |
| Total Population: | 959 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 951 | 99.17% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 8 | 0.83% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $92,837, which is far above the national median ($80,734), is up $48,819 (110.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $36,072. Family households earn a median of $93,472 versus $43,750 for nonfamily households (a difference of $49,722). By gender, male median income is $62,566 and female is $58,472, which is notably higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $4,094 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 63.0%, which is about the same as the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (36.2%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $44,018 | $42,188 | $40,833 | $42,500 | $52,054 | $54,808 | $63,750 | $54,286 | $56,765 | $56,691 | $63,375 | $64,508 | $82,344 | $92,837 |
| Median Family Income | $53,333 | $56,875 | $50,227 | $51,125 | $67,768 | $68,203 | $74,286 | $71,964 | $74,485 | $67,708 | $71,154 | $75,625 | $91,250 | $93,472 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $24,844 | $22,222 | $23,409 | $23,125 | $23,214 | $25,104 | $25,469 | $19,896 | $22,604 | $23,194 | $26,979 | $38,304 | $66,667 | $43,750 |
| Median Male Income | $42,500 | $39,479 | $39,250 | $41,141 | $0 | $41,477 | $54,000 | $51,667 | $55,885 | $57,500 | $59,896 | $63,625 | $66,500 | $62,566 |
| Median Female Income | $29,837 | $31,250 | $33,750 | $37,969 | $0 | $38,571 | $46,875 | $41,500 | $0 | $32,500 | $40,804 | $45,167 | $56,875 | $58,472 |
| Employed: | 525 | 61.05% |
| Unemployed: | 17 | 1.98% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 318 | 36.98% |
| Total: | 860 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 190 | 36.19% |
| Service: | 24 | 4.57% |
| Sales and Office: | 73 | 13.90% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 79 | 15.05% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 159 | 30.29% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 525 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $122,700, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $39,600 (47.65%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $25,200. The median gross rent is $775, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is up $222 (40.14%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $158. Of occupied housing, owners make up 71.47% (55.40% with a mortgage, 44.60% free-and-clear) and renters 28.53% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 19.63%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $83,100 | $80,300 | $91,000 | $91,500 | $91,600 | $95,900 | $107,800 | $112,500 | $97,500 | $96,400 | $93,500 | $94,800 | $111,800 | $122,700 |
| Less than $500: | 3 | 2.70% |
| $500 to $999: | 75 | 67.57% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 18 | 16.22% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 15 | 13.51% |
| Total: | 111 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $553 | $565 | $623 | $625 | $706 | $703 | $617 | $593 | $617 | $633 | $645 | $705 | $746 | $775 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 154 | 39.59% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 124 | 31.88% |
| Renter Occupied: | 111 | 28.53% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 389 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 389 | 80.37% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 95 | 19.63% |
| Total Housing Units: | 484 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 399 | 82.44% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 82 | 16.94% |
| Other Units: | 3 | 0.62% |
| Total Housing Units: | 484 | 100% |
In 2024, 20.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 92.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 6.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 4.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 4.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.80 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (49.10%). College enrollment is 26.13%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 52 | 7.36% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 273 | 38.61% |
| Some college, no degree: | 128 | 18.10% |
| Associate's degree: | 106 | 14.99% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 131 | 18.53% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 17 | 2.40% |
| Total: | 707 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 655 | 92.64% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 148 | 20.93% |
| Private Insurance: | 733 | 61.54% |
| Public Insurance: | 393 | 33.00% |
| No Insurance: | 65 | 5.46% |
| Total: | 1,191 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,126 | 94.54% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 9.2% | 2.1% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 4.1% | 3.6% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 8.7% | 4.4% | 4.7% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 3 | 1.35% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 52 | 23.42% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 109 | 49.10% |
| College or graduate school: | 58 | 26.13% |
| Total: | 222 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 3 | 1.35% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 161 | 72.52% |
ZIP Code 17936 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 158 people with an annual payroll of $10,530,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 256Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,790,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $10,530,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 158Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 17936 is located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, within the Pottsville, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 39060) and Pennsylvania's 9th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 148,289 people, about 0.52% of whom live in ZIP Code 17936. It covers 0.622 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Pottsville, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 39060Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 148,289Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.622 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 09Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 5730.09 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4230128Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Gordon borough; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 17936 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.