ZIP code 17923
Where is ZIP code 17923?
Branchdale, Pennsylvania
Schuylkill County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 17923 belongs to Branchdale, Pennsylvania in Schuylkill County. 17923 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Branchdale post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 272 and 570. About 385 people live in the 17923 area, where the median household income is $32,857. The closest ZIP codes are 17944 (Llewellyn, 2.9 mi east), 17981 (Tremont, 3.7 mi southwest) and 17954 (Minersville, 4.2 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 17923 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Branchdale |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Schuylkill County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 272, 570 |
| Coordinates | 40.6643, -76.3328 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 179 |
Population and income in 17923
| Population | 385 · lower than 78% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 139 · lower than 60% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median age | 59.2 years · higher than 94% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $32,857 · lower than 99% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $29,988 |
| Below the poverty line | 26% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 14% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $72,500 · lower than 97% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 270 |
| Households | 240 (1.6 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 73% / 27% |
| Land area | 2.77 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 17923. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 17923
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17944 | Llewellyn, PA | 2.9 mi E | PO Box only |
| 17981 | Tremont, PA | 3.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 17954 | Minersville, PA | 4.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 17951 | Mar Lin, PA | 5.1 mi E | PO Box only |
| 17974 | Seltzer, PA | 5.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 17936 | Gordon, PA | 5.8 mi N | PO Box only |
| 17933 | Friedensburg, PA | 6.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 17901 | Pottsville, PA | 6.5 mi E | Standard |
| 17963 | Pine Grove, PA | 6.7 mi S | Standard |
| 17966 | Ravine, PA | 7.2 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 17943 | Lavelle, PA | 7.3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 17938 | Hegins, PA | 7.4 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 17923 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 17923
PO BOX 123
BRANCHDALE PA 17923
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Branch Dale, New Mines and Reilly: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (17923-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 17923?
- 17923 is a Branchdale, Pennsylvania ZIP code.
- What county is 17923 in?
- ZIP code 17923 is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- What time zone is ZIP code 17923 in?
- 17923 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 17923?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 17923 use area codes 272 and 570.
- What is the population of ZIP code 17923?
- About 385 people live in ZIP code 17923, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 17923?
- The median household income in 17923 is $32,857 a year, lower than 99% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
- Can I use 17923 for a street address?
- No. 17923 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Branchdale use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 17923?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 17923 are 17944 (Llewellyn, 2.9 miles), 17981 (Tremont, 3.7 miles), 17954 (Minersville, 4.2 miles) and 17951 (Mar Lin, 5.1 miles).