ZIP code 17936
Where is ZIP code 17936?
Gordon, Pennsylvania
Schuylkill County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 17936 belongs to Gordon, Pennsylvania in Schuylkill County. 17936 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Gordon post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 272 and 570. About 959 people live in the 17936 area, where the median household income is $92,837. The closest ZIP codes are 17921 (Ashland, 1.7 mi north), 17943 (Lavelle, 2.7 mi west) and 17945 (Locustdale, 2.9 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 17936 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Gordon |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Schuylkill County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 272, 570 |
| Coordinates | 40.7489, -76.3355 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 179 |
Population and income in 17936
| Population | 959 · lower than 64% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,542 · higher than 80% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median age | 44.1 years · higher than 50% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 56% / 44% |
| Median household income | $92,837 · higher than 79% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $42,173 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $122,700 · lower than 82% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $775 a month |
| Housing units | 484 |
| Households | 389 (2.47 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 72% / 29% |
| Land area | 0.62 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 17936. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 17936
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17921 | Ashland, PA | 1.7 mi N | Standard |
| 17943 | Lavelle, PA | 2.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 17945 | Locustdale, PA | 2.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 17935 | Girardville, PA | 4 mi NE | Standard |
| 17920 | Aristes, PA | 4.7 mi N | PO Box only |
| 17888 | Wilburton, PA | 5.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 17851 | Mount Carmel, PA | 5.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 17840 | Locust Gap, PA | 5.6 mi W | Standard |
| 17954 | Minersville, PA | 5.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 17949 | Mahanoy Plane, PA | 5.7 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 17923 | Branchdale, PA | 5.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 17931 | Frackville, PA | 5.9 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 17936 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 17936
PO BOX 123
GORDON PA 17936
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (17936-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 17936?
- 17936 is a Gordon, Pennsylvania ZIP code.
- What county is 17936 in?
- ZIP code 17936 is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- What time zone is ZIP code 17936 in?
- 17936 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 17936?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 17936 use area codes 272 and 570.
- What is the population of ZIP code 17936?
- About 959 people live in ZIP code 17936, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 17936?
- The median household income in 17936 is $92,837 a year, higher than 79% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
- Can I use 17936 for a street address?
- No. 17936 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Gordon use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 17936?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 17936 are 17921 (Ashland, 1.7 miles), 17943 (Lavelle, 2.7 miles), 17945 (Locustdale, 2.9 miles) and 17935 (Girardville, 4 miles).