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Schuylkill County
Branchdale, PA
17923
17923 ZIP Code — Branchdale, PA
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17923 is located in
Branchdale ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Schuylkill County .
It covers approximately 2.77 square miles and serves a population of
316 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 570 .
About ZIP code 17923
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $68,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $31,458. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.
Overall, ZIP code 17923 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
316
Population density
114 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
107
Geography
Land area
2.77 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
40.6509
Longitude
-76.3294
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
570
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.6%
46.8%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
34.9%
33.5%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
12.5%
17.4%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.3%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$31,458
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 5 1.6% 18 and over 311 98.4% 65 and over 90 28.5% Median age 60.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.6%
46.8%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
34.9%
33.5%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
12.5%
17.4%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.3%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 23.7% $10k–$15k 6.6% $15k–$25k 14.7% $25k–$35k 8.5% $35k–$50k 12.3% $50k–$75k 19.4% $75k–$100k 1.9% $100k–$150k 12.8% Median income $31,458
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $68,900 Median rent / month $581 Owner occupied 64.5% Renter occupied 35.5% Vacant 17.9% Single-family detached 41.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 2.3% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 1.68
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 1.2% 1990–1999 0.0% 1980–1989 3.5% 1970–1979 2.3% 1960–1969 0.8% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 1.9% 1939 or earlier 90.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 21.4% 2 bedrooms 33.9% 3 bedrooms 31.5% 4 bedrooms 12.1% 5+ bedrooms 1.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.3% 1 vehicle 55.5% 2 vehicles 29.9% 3 or more 10.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 40.3% Propane / LP gas 5.7% Fuel oil 41.2% Wood 4.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 68 32.2% Cohabiting couple 12 5.7% Male householder, no spouse 44 20.9% Female householder, no spouse 87 41.2% Households with children under 18 6 2.8% Households with seniors (65+) 66 31.3% Average household size 1.50
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 20.8% 38.3% Married 44.3% 38.9% Separated 0.0% 7.2% Widowed 14.8% 8.4% Divorced 20.1% 7.2%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
25.1%
Some college, no degree
5.3%
Graduate / professional
1.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 74.9% Bachelor's or higher 9.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 0 0.0% High school 13 100.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
23.2%
Professional & management
13.1%
Public administration
13.1%
Finance & real estate
8.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.1%
Education & healthcare
2.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 15.2% Service 8.1% Sales & office 27.3% Natural resources & construction 6.1% Production & transportation 43.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 84.8% Government 13.1% Self-employed 2.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 77.3% Carpool 8.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 12.4% Work from home 2.1% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 19.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 47.9% Retirement income 19.4% Supplemental Security 5.7% Cash public assistance 22.3% Food stamps / SNAP 30.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.7% High blood pressure 37.8% High cholesterol 35.4% Diabetes 12.4% Heart disease 8.7% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 33.0% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 10.2% Cancer 8.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.9% Binge drinking 17.9% No physical activity 30.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.9% Depression 22.3% Fair or poor health 18.3% Poor mental health 16.2% Poor physical health 13.4% No health insurance 12.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.6% Visited dentist 59.3% Cholesterol screening 89.6% Teeth loss 19.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 32 10.3%
Disability % Any disability 25.6% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 19.5% 65 and over 42.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 62.0% Public insurance 57.3% No insurance 2.2% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 316 100.0% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 310 98.1% Born in same state 310 98.1% Born in different state 244 77.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 6 1.9% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 82 25.9% Norwegian 15 4.7%
Ancestry Count % French 14 4.4% English 2 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 66.8% Internet access 57.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17923
What city is ZIP code 17923 in?
ZIP code 17923 is primarily assigned to Branchdale, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 17923 in?
ZIP code 17923 falls within Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 17923 have an older population?
29% of residents in ZIP code 17923 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17923?
23% of residents in ZIP code 17923 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 17923?
10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 17923 have a large retiree population?
48% of households in ZIP code 17923 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 17923 in?
ZIP code 17923 observes the EST timezone.
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