| ZIP Code | 17821 |
|---|---|
| City | Danville |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Montour County |
| Area Code | 272/570 |
| Elevation | 562 ft |
| Latitude | 40.990147 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.644205 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42093 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.27 |
| Below Poverty | 7.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| College Grads | 47.1% ▲ 21% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.4% ▼ 51% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 39 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,330 (34.7%) |
| Some College | 982 (7.9%) |
| Associates | 1,257 (10.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,204 (9.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,667 (37.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,137 ≈ Avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $241,600 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,078/mo ↑ 48% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,335 |
| Vacant Units | 409 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,335 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 409 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
ZIP code 17821 is located in Danville, Pennsylvania, within Montour County. With a population of 18,787, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43 years. Economically, 17821 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,137 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 17821 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $241,600 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,078 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 67.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 17821 is primarily White (89.18%). Residents are well-educated — 47.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.8%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 17821 stands at 2.4%, which is well below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 17821 in Danville, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 18,787 residents, a median household income of $73,137, and a median home value of $241,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.