17821 ZIP Code
Danville, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 17821 |
| City/Town: | Danville |
| County: | Montour |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,936 |
| Median Household Income: | $73,365 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,992 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,239 |
| Median Home Value: | $232,200 |
| Land Area: | 134.5 sq miles
348.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.7 sq miles
6.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.9901, -76.6442 |
Population Information (17821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,936 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,094 | 48.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,842 | 52.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,127 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,069 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,012 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,141 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 892 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,467 | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,262 | 11.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,237 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,267 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,503 | 7.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,147 | 11.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,194 | 6.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 618 | 3.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (17821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $232,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,023 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,239 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,820 | 94.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 419 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,496 | 70.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,324 | 29.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (17821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,695 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 365 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 662 | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,672 | 34.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,720 | 12.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,140 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,574 | 18.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,562 | 18.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 37.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (17821 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $73,365 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $103,147 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $87,810 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,992 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (17821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,321 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,056 | 97.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 209 | 2.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,146 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,188 | 79.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,221 | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 628 | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (17821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,265 | 91.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 453 | 2.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 30 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 701 | 3.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 79 | 0.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 408 | 2.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 345 | 1.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 571 | 3.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 40 | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 331 | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 200 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (17821 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 403 | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 168 | 2.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 759 | 9.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 553 | 7.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 961 | 12.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,153 | 14.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,009 | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,369 | 17.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 715 | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 730 | 9.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (17821 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,916 | 76.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 595 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 8 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 542 | 6.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 66 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 940 | 10.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (17821 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 213 | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 544 | 6.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 764 | 8.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 171 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 749 | 8.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 297 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 36 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 411 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 548 | 6.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,892 | 43.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 586 | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 334 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 511 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (17821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (17821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,356 | 91.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,199 | 75.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,739 | 30.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 851 | 4.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (17821 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,775 | 73.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,724 | 34.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,042 | 26.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 253 | 3.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 128 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 675 | 8.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (17821 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,813 | 70.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 678 | 8.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 346 | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 333 | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 297 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 67 | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 274 | 3.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 431 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (17821 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 18 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 381 | 4.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 624 | 7.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 977 | 11.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,296 | 15.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,580 | 19.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 698 | 8.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 604 | 7.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 360 | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,701 | 20.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (17821 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 231 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 582 | 7.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,692 | 20.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,559 | 43.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,736 | 21.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 439 | 5.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (17821 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,792 | 22.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 523 | 6.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,092 | 39.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,756 | 22.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 208 | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 339 | 4.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 54 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 53 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (17821 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 799 | 10.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,290 | 29.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,644 | 33.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,087 | 26.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (17821 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 347 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 332 | 6.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 657 | 12.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 898 | 16.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,303 | 23.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,240 | 22.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 616 | 11.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 103 | 1.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (17821 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,556 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $560 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,023 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.87 | 2.38 |
Households (17821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,820 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,216 | 53.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,469 | 18.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,202 | 15.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,020 | 25.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,344 | 30.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,616 | 33.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.32 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.81 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (17821 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,503 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,168 | 28.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,438 | 59.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 180 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 632 | 8.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,867 | 24.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (17821 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,640 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 282 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 255 | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,568 | 43.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 946 | 26.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 589 | 16.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (17821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,941 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,145 | 7.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,207 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,437 | 13.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 110 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,129 | 46.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,198 | 49.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (17821 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,602 | 87.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,137 | 11.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 789 | 36.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,282 | 60.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 477 | 22.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 66 | 3.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (17821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,989 | 95.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 189 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 947 | 501.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 947 | 501.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 947 | 501.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 75 | 39.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 55 | 29.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 18 | 9.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 199 | 105.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 36 | 19.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (17821 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,809 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,522 | 92.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,287 | 7.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 313 | 1.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 767 | 4.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 124 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 83 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (17821 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,820 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,934 | 88.7% | 89.4% |
Danville, PA17821