ZIP Code 17923 - Branchdale Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 17923 is located in Branchdale Pennsylvania. Portions of 17923 are also in Reilly Township and Branch Township and Cass Township (Schuylkill County) and Tremont Township. 17923 is entirely within Schuylkill County. Regionally, 17923 is located in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area.
ZIP Code 17923 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Branchdale |
| Primary County | Schuylkill County |
| ZIP Code Type | PO Box |
| Population (2022) | 316 |
| Area Code(s) | 272 / 570 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 17923 Map
17923 Demographics
17923 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 17923 is White. The current unemployment level in 17923 is 4.1%.
| Population | 316 |
| Population Growth Rate | -39.74% |
| Population Density | 24 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 148 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $29,904 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 100% |
17923 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 323 | 100% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
17923 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Diploma | 170 | 88.54% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 0 | 0% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 9 | 4.69% |
| Associates Degree | 13 | 6.77% |
| Masters Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
17923 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.64751434, -76.32954407 |
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| Cities/Towns in 17923 | |
| Region | Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Pottsville, PA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 13 Square Miles |
17923 Schools
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17923 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 67e - Anthracite Subregion | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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