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 Moderate-density area
- $76,971
- Median income Near-median income area
- $249,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 39.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 17821 (Danville, PA) fell -7.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 221.9 in 2023 to 206.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,808. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.6% and unemployment is 2.6%. Median home value is $249,500 (10% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,163; 69.8% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Montour County, so 17821 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 17821
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Danville, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17821.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
98 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
58 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
55 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
43 establishments
- Construction 26
Construction
26 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 17821?
42.9
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
5.8%
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?
$76,971
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$46,808
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
19.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17821 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Danville, 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)
$76,971 Top 39% higher than 61% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,288housing units
8,288
Total Housing Units
8,017
Occupied Units
271
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$249,500
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 17821
Danville (17821)
18,219 residents
- 17857
Northumberland (17857)
7,505 residents
- 17824 4,115
Elysburg (17824)
4,115 residents
- 17772 2,399
Turbotville (17772)
2,399 residents
- 17868 1,052
Riverside (17868)
1,052 residents
- 17884 305
Washingtonville (17884)
305 residents
- 17865 92
Potts Grove (17865)
92 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17821 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17821 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17824
Elysburg (17824)
$118,176 median income
- 17772
Turbotville (17772)
$81,146 median income
- 17821
Danville (17821)
$76,971 median income
- 17868
Riverside (17868)
$76,250 median income
- 17857
Northumberland (17857)
$67,298 median income
- 17884
Washingtonville (17884)
$55,909 median income
- 17865 $37,083
Potts Grove (17865)
$37,083 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17821, 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 (18,219 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 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.
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