Avis, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17721
Clinton County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,604
- 838/sq mi High-density area
- $59,073
- Median income Below-median income area
- $140,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Avis pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 838
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17721 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 17721 covers 1.9 square miles in Avis, Clinton County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,604 residents on file, a density of 838 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17721 reports a modest median household income of $59,073 (24% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,691. The poverty rate is 8.0%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $140,800 (38% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $825; owner occupancy is 76.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clinton County, so 17721 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 17721
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Avis, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17721.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17721, Avis, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,604
Population
1.9
Area (sq mi)
838
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17721?
44.9
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
1.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$59,073
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$31,691
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
22.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17721 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Avis, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$59,073 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
709housing units
709
Total Housing Units
679
Occupied Units
30
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$140,800
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$825
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 17721, employing approximately 346 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,555,000.
22
Businesses
346
Employees
$9.6M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 31.8% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 18.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 18.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 17721 vs 17748 →
ZIP 17721 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17740
Jersey Shore (17740)
12,754 residents
- 17747 3,073
Loganton (17747)
3,073 residents
- 17721 1,604
Avis (17721)
1,604 residents
- 17748 300
Mc Elhattan (17748)
300 residents
- 17779 235
Woolrich (17779)
235 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17721 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17721 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17747
Loganton (17747)
$71,731 median income
- 17748
Mc Elhattan (17748)
$70,417 median income
- 17740
Jersey Shore (17740)
$70,236 median income
- 17721
Avis (17721)
$59,073 median income
- 17779
Woolrich (17779)
$54,311 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17721 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17721, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,604 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 17721 in?
ZIP code 17721 (Avis) is located in Clinton County, Pennsylvania. Clinton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clinton-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17721?
ZIP code 17721 in Avis, PA has a population of 1,604 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17721?
The median household income in ZIP 17721 is $59,073, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17721?
The median home value in ZIP 17721 is $140,800, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17721?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17721 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17721?
ZIP code 17721 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 346 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17721?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17721 are: Other services (except public administration) (7), Retail trade (4), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17721?
In ZIP code 17721, 72.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 17721?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17721 is 22.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17721?
In ZIP code 17721, approximately 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17721?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17721 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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