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Danville, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17821

Montour County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

18,219
53/sq mi
$76,971
Median income
$249,500
Median home value
39.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Danville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
53
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17821 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17821 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Danville, Montour County, Pennsylvania, home to 18,219 residents across 345.7 square miles, a density of 53 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17821 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,971 (1% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $46,808. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.6%. Housing costs here run $249,500 for a typical home value (10% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,163 a month; 69.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 2 more sharing Montour County, letting you compare 17821 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 17821

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Danville, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17821.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 17821, Danville, 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

18,219

Population

345.7

Area (sq mi)

53

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17821?

42.9

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

5.8%

Foreign-Born

White 89.1%
African American 2.4%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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?

$76,971

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$46,808

Per Capita Income

7.6%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

19.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17821 ranks nationally

Danville, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$76,971 Top 42% higher than 58% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,288

Total Housing Units

8,017

Occupied Units

271

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.8%
Renter 30.2%

$249,500

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$1,163

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-7.1%

YoY Change (2024)

206

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+106%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17821 have decreased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 174
2021 +7.8% 188
2022 +2.4% 192
2023 +15.4% 222
2024 -7.1% 206

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 434 business establishments in ZIP 17821, employing approximately 7,024 people with a combined annual payroll of $434,287,000.

434

Businesses

7,024

Employees

$434.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 98 22.6%
Other services (except public administration) 58 13.4%
Retail trade 55 12.7%
Accommodation and food services 43 9.9%
Construction 26 6.0%
Finance and insurance 26 6.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 26 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 5.5%
Manufacturing 18 4.2%
Transportation and warehousing 13 3.0%
Wholesale trade 8 1.8%
Information 8 1.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 1.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.8%
Educational services 3 0.7%

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 17821 vs 17868 →

ZIP 17821 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17821 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 17821 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 17821 ranks #3 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
17868 Riverside, PA 1,052 2.1 mi
17822 Danville, PA 0 2.3 mi
17884 Washingtonville, PA 305 4.9 mi
17865 Potts Grove, PA 92 7.7 mi
17857 Northumberland, PA 7,505 7.9 mi
17772 Turbotville, PA 2,399 9.8 mi
17824 Elysburg, PA 4,115 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Montour County

17884 standard
Washingtonville, PA
Pop: 305
17822 standard
Danville, PA
Pop: -

Related Areas

Montour County Danville, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17821 in? ▼
ZIP code 17821 (Danville) is located in Montour County, Pennsylvania. Montour County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/montour-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17821? ▼
ZIP code 17821 in Danville, PA has a population of 18,219 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17821? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17821 is $76,971, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17821? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17821 is $249,500, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17821? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17821 is White at 89.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17821? ▼
ZIP code 17821 has 434 business establishments employing approximately 7,024 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17821? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17821 are: Health care and social assistance (98), Other services (except public administration) (58), Retail trade (55). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17821? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17821 decreased by 7.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 106%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17821? ▼
In ZIP code 17821, 73.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.1% 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 17821? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17821 is 19.5 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 17821? ▼
In ZIP code 17821, approximately 69.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17821? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17821 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.