ZIP Code 17923

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Branchdale · Schuylkill County · Pennsylvania

Population
433

19/sq mi

Median income
$32,857

▼ 57% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$72,500

▼ 74% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.5%

Median age 59.2

Land area
22.4 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 17923 in Branchdale, Pennsylvania has a population of 433. The median household income is $32,857, which is 57% below the national average. Median home value is $72,500, 74% below the US average. 13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 17923 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 22.4 square miles in Branchdale, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 433 residents, producing a population density of 19 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 17923 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17923 sits at $32,857 (58% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $29,988. The poverty rate stands at 25.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $72,500 (68% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 73.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17923 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Schuylkill County, so you can benchmark 17923 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17923, Branchdale, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

433

Population

22.4

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17923?

59.2

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

9.6%

Foreign-Born

White 92.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$32,857

Median Household Income

-58% vs state

$29,988

Per Capita Income

25.5%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

270

Total Housing Units

240

Occupied Units

30

Vacant Units

1.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.3%
Renter 26.7%

$72,500

Median Home Value

-68% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 17923 vs 17944 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
17944 Llewellyn, PA 205 3.0 mi
17981 Tremont, PA 2,751 3.8 mi
17954 Minersville, PA 4,564 4.6 mi
17951 Mar Lin, PA 325 4.6 mi
17933 Friedensburg, PA 89 4.7 mi
17901 Pottsville, PA 23,990 4.9 mi
17936 Gordon, PA 763 7.6 mi
17929 Cressona, PA 1,606 6.6 mi
17974 Seltzer, PA 344 5.7 mi
17963 Pine Grove, PA 9,317 6.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17923 in?
ZIP code 17923 (Branchdale) is located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Schuylkill County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/schuylkill-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17923?
ZIP code 17923 in Branchdale, PA has a population of 433 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17923?
The median household income in ZIP 17923 is $32,857, which is 57% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17923?
The median home value in ZIP 17923 is $72,500, which is 74% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17923?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17923 is White at 92.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17923?
In ZIP code 17923, 65.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17923?
In ZIP code 17923, approximately 73.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17923?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17923 is 25.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Branchdale, PA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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