17821 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 17821, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

17821 is a zip code in Columbia County, Montour County, and Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, which covers Hemlock, Madison, Montour, Anthony, Cooper, Danville, Derry, Liberty, Limestone, Mahoning, Mayberry, Valley, West Hemlock, Riverside, Rush, Shamokin, and Snydertown, with a total population of 18,818 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 17821 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 17821.

The estimated population of people living in 17821 is 18,818, with a median age of 42.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 17821 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
18,818
+0.24%
+2.97%
2020
18,773
+2.02%
-
2019
18,402
+0.25%
-
2018
18,356
+0.44%
-
2017
18,276
 - -

Population of 17821 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 17821 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
90.3%
91.3%
 -1.10%
Black/African American
1.8%
1.8%
 0.00%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.9%
3%
 -3.33%
Asian
3.8%
3.4%
 +11.76%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.1%
0.5%
 +120.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 17821 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 17821 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 17821 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 17821 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.7 +0.47% 40.5 +0.75% 44.8 -1.97%
2020 42.5 -1.16% 40.2 -1.23% 45.7 -0.87%
2019 43 +0.7% 40.7 +0.25% 46.1 +0.66%
2018 42.7 +0.23% 40.6 +0.74% 45.8 0%
2017 42.6 - 40.3 - 45.8 -

The median age of the 17821 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 17821 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,091 +1.64% 1,040 +0.42% 1,093 1,044
10 to 19 1,092 +8.19% 889 +26.62% 1,177 1,150
20 to 29 952 -6.59% 971 +6.41% 889 1,028
30 to 39 1,275 -2.02% 1,218 +3.38% 1,246 1,249
40 to 49 990 +5.76% 1,067 -3.15% 1,045 1,031
50 to 59 1,314 -1.94% 1,327 -13.31% 1,280 1,156
60 to 69 1,153 +0.84% 1,258 +11.15% 1,156 1,401
70+ 1,026 +3.09% 1,613 +12.14% 1,055 1,818

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 17821 zip code is $65,651.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 17821.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $79,601.00
  • 45 to 64
    $86,346.00
  • 65 and over
    $34,760.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 17821 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 17821, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 17821 is currently $91,435.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

7.69% of households in 17821 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 17821 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.56%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.28%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.39%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.68%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.69%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.71%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.69%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 17821 is $38,651.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 17821 by the total population of 17821.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 17821 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 17821 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    15.45%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.52%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.74%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.70%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.59%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 17821 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 17821 zip over the age of 16 is 15,355.

Of those people, a total of 60.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 17821 is 58.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 17821 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,001 46.30% 8.40%
20 to 24 years 817 76.90% 3.80%
25 to 29 years 1,100 73.50% 0.50%
30 to 34 years 1,282 87.20% 2.40%
35 to 44 years 2,165 84.40% 2.50%
45 to 54 years 2,272 83.80% 1.30%
55 to 59 years 1,288 78.50% 2.90%
60 to 64 years 1,503 58.80% 0.90%
65 to 74 years 2,068 24.60% 1.80%
75 years and over 1,859 6.50% 5.80%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 17821. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 14,097 60.20% 2.50%
Black or African American 267 44.60% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 22 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 556 66.20% 1.10%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 64 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 349 81.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 423 70.90% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 13,921 59.80% 2.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 17821 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 17821 is 8,984, with median earnings of $45,656.00.

Women in 17821 are earning approximately 68.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,984 $45,656.00
Male 4,839 $53,694.00
Female 4,145 $36,685.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 17821 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 773 $71,458.00
Business and Financial 233 $47,679.00
Computer and Mathematical 218 $67,222.00
Architecture and Engineering 157 $66,285.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 189 $79,509.00
Community and Social Service 160 $47,500.00
Legal 31 $97,847.00
Educational and Library 517 $62,639.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 92 $46,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,749 $69,198.00
Healthcare Support 471 $24,441.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 13 $49,688.00
Law Enforcement 140 $71,250.00
Food Preparation and Serving 364 $6,961.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 310 $12,014.00
Personal Care and Service 150 $17,708.00
Sales 531 $21,219.00
Office and Administrative Support 904 $31,423.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 58 $17,222.00
Construction and Extraction 408 $49,886.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 195 $51,875.00
Production 521 $44,489.00
Transportation and Material Moving 326 $42,500.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 17821 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 17821.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 491 $71,998.00 282 $63,158.00
Business and Financial 99 $88,618.00 134 $37,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 149 $63,438.00 69 $107,708.00
Architecture and Engineering 133 $66,336.00 24 $66,071.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 85 $79,955.00 104 $66,500.00
Community and Social Service 50 $47,500.00 110 $47,500.00
Legal 5 $0.00 26 $0.00
Educational and Library 236 $66,071.00 281 $50,804.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 46 $50,446.00 46 $41,111.00
Healthcare Practitioners 844 $74,615.00 905 $64,978.00
Healthcare Support 66 $29,444.00 405 $24,074.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 13 $49,688.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 116 $73,077.00 24 $60,833.00
Food Preparation and Serving 132 $9,583.00 232 $6,548.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 148 $29,750.00 162 $11,493.00
Personal Care and Service 36 $0.00 114 $10,625.00
Sales 290 $25,263.00 241 $20,444.00
Office and Administrative Support 233 $38,250.00 671 $31,099.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 43 $17,153.00 15 $20,625.00
Construction and Extraction 397 $51,023.00 11 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 195 $51,875.00 0 $0.00
Production 386 $45,735.00 135 $43,652.00
Transportation and Material Moving 290 $43,581.00 36 $31,167.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 7,674 households in 17821, with an average household size of 2.34 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,940 families living in the 17821 zip code with an average family size of 2.93 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 17821:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,943 353 644 2,734
Average Household Size 3.01 3.5 2.84 1.1
Total Families 3,943 353 644 0
Average Household Size 2.98 2.77 2.71 0

Poverty

Of the 4,940 families living in 17821, 6.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 17821:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 8,202 housing units in 17821.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,674 93.56%
Vacant 528 6.44%

26.35% of the total 8,202 housing units in 17821 are rental units. This is approximately 2,161 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,262 are occupied by the owner - or 64.16% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 17821 is $828.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 17821 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    251
  • Less than $500
    241
  • $500 to $999
    1,116
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    645
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    138
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    21
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 17821 is $200,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 17821 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    383
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    498
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    745
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    996
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,122
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    938
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    536
  • $1,000,000 or more
    44

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 17821. The chart below shows the number of properties in 17821 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,799
  • 1940 to 1949
    347
  • 1950 to 1959
    532
  • 1960 to 1969
    715
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,548
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,345
  • 1990 to 1999
    980
  • 2000 to 2009
    599
  • 2010 to 2013
    337
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 17821 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    859
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,394
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,504
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,917

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 17821 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 17821 that commute to work in a particular way.

18.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 17821.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    416
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,279
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,626
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,588
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,186
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    371
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    811
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    143
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    173
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    381
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    144
  • 90 or more minutes
    64

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 17821 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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