ZIP Code 17821 - Danville Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 17821 is located in Danville Pennsylvania. Portions of 17821 are also in Riverside (Northumberland County) and Washingtonville and Rush Township (Northumberland County) and Liberty Township (Montour County) and Valley Township (Montour County) and Derry Township (Montour County) and Cooper Township (Montour County) and Anthony Township (Montour County) and Mahoning Township (Montour County) and West Hemlock Township and Hemlock Township and Limestone Township (Montour County) and Madison Township (Columbia County) and Montour Township and Mayberry Township and Shamokin Township. 17821 is primarily within Montour County, with some portions in Northumberland County and Columbia County. Regionally, 17821 is located in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area.
ZIP Code 17821 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Danville |
| Primary County | Montour County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 18,936 |
| Area Code(s) | 272 / 570 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 17821 Map
17821 Demographics
17821 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 17821 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 17821 is White. The current unemployment level in 17821 is 4.1%.
| Population | 18,936 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.97% |
| Population Density | 138 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,480 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $65,651 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $430,020 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 91.43% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 83.7% |
17821 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,253 | 91.43% |
| Black | 341 | 1.81% |
| Hispanic | 546 | 2.89% |
| Asian | 708 | 3.75% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.12% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
17821 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,859 | 86.63% |
| Black | 109 | 5.08% |
| Hispanic | 87 | 4.05% |
| Asian | 86 | 4.01% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.19% |
17821 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 641 | 5.29% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,003 | 16.52% |
| High School Diploma | 4,886 | 40.29% |
| No High School Diploma | 165 | 1.36% |
| GED or Alternate | 322 | 2.66% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,420 | 11.71% |
| Associates Degree | 989 | 8.16% |
| Masters Degree | 961 | 7.92% |
| Professional Degree | 532 | 4.39% |
| Doctorate Degree | 208 | 1.72% |
17821 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.99009705, -76.6411972 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Cities/Towns in 17821 | Riverside (Northumberland County)WashingtonvilleRush Township (Northumberland County)Liberty Township (Montour County)Valley Township (Montour County)Derry Township (Montour County)Cooper Township (Montour County)Anthony Township (Montour County)Mahoning Township (Montour County)West Hemlock TownshipHemlock TownshipLimestone Township (Montour County)Madison Township (Columbia County)Montour TownshipMayberry TownshipShamokin Township |
| Region | Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA Sunbury, PA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 137 Square Miles |
17821 Schools
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17821 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 67b - Northern Shale Valleys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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