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Gordon, PA
Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 17936.
Population
959
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,617
ZIP codes
1
Gordon and its ZIP codes
Gordon at a glance
- Gordon is about 5.6 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $92,837, 19% above the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,700 (52% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $775 a month.
Local data for Gordon, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gordon, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,837
Poverty rate
4.9%
Median home value
$122,700
Median rent
$775/mo
Homeownership
71.5%
Bachelor's or higher
20.9%
Median age
44.1
Average commute
25.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (356), Irish Americans (211), Polish Americans (131).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Schuylkill County. PPP loans are for Gordon.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,858
50,502 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,043
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$992M
FY 2026, $6,933 per person
PPP loans
$11.7K
1 loan, 1 job reported
How people get to work
Gordon, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.5%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gordon, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
455
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
596
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
48.0 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Gordon
1 in or overlapping Gordon. Population shown
Cities near Gordon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fountain SpringsCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 0.6 |
| AshlandBorough | 2.2 mi | 1.7 |
| LavelleCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.1 |
| LocustdaleCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.1 |
| Beurys LakeCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.4 |
| Buck RunCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.5 |
| CentraliaBorough | 3.8 mi | 0.2 |
| GirardvilleBorough | 4.2 mi | 0.5 |
| HeckschervilleCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.3 |
| AristesCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.5 |
| ForestvilleCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.9 |
| Mount CarmelBorough | 4.9 mi | 0.7 |
| Wilburton Number TwoCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.1 |
| Wilburton Number OneCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.2 |
| BranchdaleCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.7 |
| Locust GapCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gordon, PA in?
- Gordon is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Gordon, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Gordon include 17936.
- What is the population of Gordon, PA?
- About 959 people live in Gordon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gordon?
- Nearby places include Fountain Springs (1.7 mi), Ashland (2.2 mi), Lavelle (2.5 mi), Locustdale (2.6 mi), Beurys Lake (2.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023