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Schuylkill County
Gordon, PA
17936
17936 ZIP Code — Gordon, PA
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17936 is located in
Gordon ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Schuylkill County .
It covers approximately 0.62 square miles and serves a population of
989 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 570/272 .
About ZIP code 17936
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 $94,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $64,508. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 17936 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
989
Population density
1,595 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
107
Geography
Land area
0.62 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
40.7498
Longitude
-76.3408
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
570/272
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
32.5%
46.8%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
48.7%
33.5%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
17.7%
17.4%
22.4%
Over $200k
1.1%
2.3%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$64,508
Median household income
19.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 273 27.6% 18 and over 716 72.4% 65 and over 185 18.7% Median age 38.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 983 98.8% Hispanic or Latino 6 0.6% Two or more races 6 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
32.5%
46.8%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
48.7%
33.5%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
17.7%
17.4%
22.4%
Over $200k
1.1%
2.3%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.9% $10k–$15k 5.3% $15k–$25k 11.3% $25k–$35k 4.0% $35k–$50k 7.4% $50k–$75k 25.9% $75k–$100k 14.2% $100k–$150k 9.2% $150k–$200k 14.0% $200k+ 5.8% Median income $64,508
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $94,800 Median rent / month $705 Owner occupied 71.2% Renter occupied 28.8% Vacant 23.9% Single-family detached 64.9% Large apartment buildings 0.6% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 6.2 Avg household size (owned) 3.06
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.8% 2000–2009 3.6% 1990–1999 0.0% 1980–1989 2.4% 1970–1979 6.0% 1960–1969 2.4% 1950–1959 1.8% 1940–1949 4.6% 1939 or earlier 78.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.2% 1 bedroom 8.4% 2 bedrooms 27.3% 3 bedrooms 29.3% 4 bedrooms 13.9% 5+ bedrooms 18.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.7% 1 vehicle 22.2% 2 vehicles 33.2% 3 or more 36.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 15.8% Electricity 32.5% Propane / LP gas 0.5% Fuel oil 41.7% No fuel used 2.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 124 32.7% Cohabiting couple 43 11.3% Male householder, no spouse 99 26.1% Female householder, no spouse 113 29.8% Households with children under 18 110 29.0% Households with seniors (65+) 125 33.0% Average household size 2.61
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 43.1% 37.5% Married 37.2% 38.9% Separated 3.2% 2.7% Widowed 1.9% 10.7% Divorced 14.6% 10.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
11.6%
Graduate / professional
3.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.9% Bachelor's or higher 19.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 16 6.3% Elementary school 101 39.5% High school 105 41.0% College / grad school 34 13.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.4%
Transportation & utilities
11.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.4%
Public administration
5.7%
Professional & management
4.6%
Finance & real estate
2.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 37.1% Service 5.9% Sales & office 14.9% Natural resources & construction 16.7% Production & transportation 25.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 86.2% Government 13.0% Self-employed 0.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 87.3% Carpool 8.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 4.4% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 22.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
7.3%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 39.3% Retirement income 14.5% Supplemental Security 7.4% Cash public assistance 6.6% Food stamps / SNAP 14.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.9% High blood pressure 33.3% High cholesterol 33.5% Diabetes 10.3% Heart disease 7.1% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 29.0% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 8.1% Cancer 7.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.9% Binge drinking 19.4% No physical activity 26.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.0% Depression 22.5% Fair or poor health 14.9% Poor mental health 16.1% Poor physical health 11.4% No health insurance 11.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.5% Visited dentist 63.6% Cholesterol screening 88.9% Teeth loss 15.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 61 8.5%
Disability % Any disability 17.5% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 19.4% 65 and over 37.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 78.4% Public insurance 33.4% No insurance 4.9% Uninsured under 19 3.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 963 97.4% 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) 983 99.4% Born in same state 977 98.8% Born in different state 919 92.9% Foreign born 6 0.6% Naturalized citizen 6 0.6% Not a US citizen 6 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 198 20% French 83 8.4%
Ancestry Count % English 38 3.8% Irish 26 2.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.3% Internet access 88.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17936
What city is ZIP code 17936 in?
ZIP code 17936 is primarily assigned to Gordon, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 17936 in?
ZIP code 17936 falls within Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 17936 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 17936 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17936?
The median home value in ZIP code 17936 is $94,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 17936?
ZIP code 17936 has an estimated population of 989 residents, with a density of 1,590 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 17936?
The median household income in ZIP code 17936 is $64,508, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 17936 in?
ZIP code 17936 observes the EST timezone.
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