ZIP code 17056
Where is ZIP code 17056?
Mexico, Pennsylvania
Juniata County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 17056 belongs to Mexico, Pennsylvania in Juniata County. 17056 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Mexico post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 223 and 717. About 27 people live in the 17056 area. The closest ZIP codes are 17059 (Mifflintown, 2.7 mi northwest), 17058 (Mifflin, 3.4 mi northwest) and 17082 (Port Royal, 4.4 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 17056 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Mexico |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Juniata County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 223, 717 |
| Coordinates | 40.5373, -77.3543 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 170 |
Population and income in 17056
| Population | 27 · lower than 99% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 450 · higher than 60% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median age | 29.3 years · lower than 96% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 26% / 74% |
| Income per person | $49,815 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 56% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 13 |
| Households | 13 (2.08 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 0.0% / 100% |
| Land area | 0.06 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 17056. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 17056
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17059 | Mifflintown, PA | 2.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 17058 | Mifflin, PA | 3.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 17082 | Port Royal, PA | 4.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 17076 | Oakland Mills, PA | 5.7 mi N | Standard |
| 17037 | Ickesburg, PA | 7.3 mi S | Standard |
| 17094 | Thompsontown, PA | 8.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 17049 | Mc Alisterville, PA | 8.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 17024 | Elliottsburg, PA | 9.1 mi S | Standard |
| 17074 | Newport, PA | 10.6 mi E | Standard |
| 17014 | Cocolamus, PA | 10.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 17841 | Mc Clure, PA | 11 mi N | Standard |
| 17068 | New Bloomfield, PA | 11.7 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 17056 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 17056
PO BOX 123
MEXICO PA 17056
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (17056-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 17056?
- 17056 is a Mexico, Pennsylvania ZIP code.
- What county is 17056 in?
- ZIP code 17056 is in Juniata County, Pennsylvania.
- What time zone is ZIP code 17056 in?
- 17056 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 17056?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 17056 use area codes 223 and 717.
- What is the population of ZIP code 17056?
- About 27 people live in ZIP code 17056, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 17056 for a street address?
- No. 17056 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Mexico use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 17056?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 17056 are 17059 (Mifflintown, 2.7 miles), 17058 (Mifflin, 3.4 miles), 17082 (Port Royal, 4.4 miles) and 17076 (Oakland Mills, 5.7 miles).