ZIP Code 17921 - Ashland Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 17921 is located in Ashland Pennsylvania. Portions of 17921 are also in Locustdale and Lavelle and Beurys Lake and Fountain Springs and Centralia and Butler Township (Schuylkill County) and Conyngham Township (Columbia County) and Barry Township and Eldred Township (Schuylkill County) and Cass Township (Schuylkill County) and Foster Township (Schuylkill County). 17921 is primarily within Schuylkill County, with some portions in Columbia County. Regionally, 17921 is located in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area.
ZIP Code 17921 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Ashland |
| Primary County | Schuylkill County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 6,724 |
| Area Code(s) | 272 / 570 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 17921 Map
17921 Demographics
17921 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 17921 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 17921 is White. The current unemployment level in 17921 is 4.1%.
| Population | 6,724 |
| Population Growth Rate | -9.17% |
| Population Density | 145 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,601 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $60,117 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $326,570 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 79.34% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 90.2% |
17921 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,503 | 79.34% |
| Black | 952 | 13.73% |
| Hispanic | 397 | 5.72% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.42% |
| Native American | 55 | 0.79% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
17921 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,795 | 92.67% |
| Black | 25 | 1.29% |
| Hispanic | 103 | 5.32% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.15% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
17921 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 327 | 6.15% |
| Bachelor Degree | 416 | 7.82% |
| High School Diploma | 2,332 | 43.86% |
| No High School Diploma | 183 | 3.44% |
| GED or Alternate | 776 | 14.59% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 623 | 11.72% |
| Associates Degree | 415 | 7.81% |
| Masters Degree | 212 | 3.99% |
| Professional Degree | 27 | 0.51% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6 | 0.11% |
17921 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.76651001, -76.34983826 |
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| Region | Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Pottsville, PA Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 46 Square Miles |
17921 Schools
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17921 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 67c - Northern Sandstone Ridges | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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