City

Gordon, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Schuylkill County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥1,004Population
💰$82,344Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂38.8Median Age
🏠$111,800Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓42.6%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.7%Hispanic: 0.9%Race
White98.7%
Hispanic0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
28%
45–64
25%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty4.8% ▼ 52% below avg
College Grads42.6% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 52% below avg
HS Graduate239 (35.6%)
Some College112 (16.7%)
Associates35 (5.2%)
Bachelors132 (19.6%)
Graduate Degree154 (22.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.6%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 5.2%Bachelors: 19.6%Graduate: 22.9%Edu
HS Grad35.6%
Some College16.7%
Associates5.2%
Bachelors19.6%
Graduate22.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73%Renter: 27%Tenure
Owner73.0%
Renter27.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,344 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$111,800 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$746/mo
Total Housing Units494
Vacant Units105

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
80%
About Gordon, PA

Gordon is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Schuylkill County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,004 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.8 years.

Economically, Gordon is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,344 is near the national average. Approximately 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Gordon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $111,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $746 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gordon is well-educated. 42.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (98.71%).

Gordon, PA offers residents above-average earning potential within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Gordon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17936 1,004 $82,344 $111,800 $746 2.4% 42.6% 73.0%