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Mexico, PA
Census-designated place in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 17056.
Population
470
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
433
ZIP codes
1
Mexico and its ZIP codes
Mexico at a glance
- Mexico is 49% denser than Pennsylvania as a whole.
Local data for Mexico, PA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Juniata County. PPP loans are for Mexico.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,647
6,183 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,776
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$147M
FY 2026, $6,248 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Mexico, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
244
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
68
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 21°F
42.1 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Mexico
1 in or overlapping Mexico. Population shown
Cities near Mexico
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Port RoyalBorough | 1.9 mi | 0.6 |
| MifflintownBorough | 2.9 mi | 0.1 |
| MifflinBorough | 3.2 mi | 0.2 |
| IckesburgCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.4 |
| ThompsontownBorough | 6.5 mi | 0.3 |
| East SalemCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.3 |
| McAlistervilleCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.8 |
| MaitlandCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.4 |
| WagnerCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.8 |
| AlfarataCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.6 |
| MillerstownBorough | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| McClureBorough | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| Juniata TerraceBorough | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| LoysvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| BloomfieldBorough | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| LewistownBorough | 12 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mexico, PA in?
- Mexico is in Juniata County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Mexico, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Mexico include 17056.
- What is the population of Mexico, PA?
- About 470 people live in Mexico, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mexico?
- Nearby places include Port Royal (1.9 mi), Mifflintown (2.9 mi), Mifflin (3.2 mi), Ickesburg (5.8 mi), Thompsontown (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023