17921 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 17921, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

17921 is a zip code in Columbia County and Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, which covers Centralia, Conyngham, Ashland, Barry, and Butler, with a total population of 6,836 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 17921 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 17921.

The estimated population of people living in 17921 is 6,836, with a median age of 44.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 17921 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,836
 -5.16% -9.17%
2020
7,208
 -1.54% -
2019
7,321
 -3.11% -
2018
7,556
+0.4%
-
2017
7,526
 - -

Population of 17921 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 17921 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
77.9%
81.8%
 -4.77%
Black/African American
12.9%
11.4%
 +13.16%
Native
0.1%
0.7%
 -85.71%
Hispanic
5.8%
4.7%
 +23.40%
Asian
0.4%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.9%
1%
 +190.00%
Other
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 17921 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 17921 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 17921 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 17921 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.9 -2.18% 42.4 -1.85% 48.5 -0.82%
2020 45.9 +7.75% 43.2 +6.4% 48.9 +4.71%
2019 42.6 -4.48% 40.6 -4.69% 46.7 -2.71%
2018 44.6 -1.98% 42.6 +3.65% 48 -4.19%
2017 45.5 - 41.1 - 50.1 -

The median age of the 17921 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 17921 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 9 397 -36.51% 248 +42.57% 237 350
10 to 19 281 -16.89% 228 -46.08% 215 117
20 to 29 530 +14.5% 452 -27.9% 605 330
30 to 39 933 -17.23% 286 -24.36% 766 214
40 to 49 665 -9.85% 338 +37.37% 592 471
50 to 59 745 -21.83% 576 7.32% 590 567
60 to 69 501 +34.1% 528 -42.05% 660 332
70+ 362 -15.15% 456 +8.01% 297 493

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 17921 zip code is $60,117.00.

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 17921.

  • Under 25
    $58,368.00
  • 25 to 44
    $80,250.00
  • 45 to 64
    $66,633.00
  • 65 and over
    $31,204.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 17921 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 17921, 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 17921 is currently $69,775.00.

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.

2.65% of households in 17921 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 17921 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.22%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.10%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.12%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.05%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.78%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.08%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.65%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 17921 is $27,169.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 17921 by the total population of 17921.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 17921 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 17921 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
    3.19%
  • Bachelor's degree
    13.83%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.76%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    63.67%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.55%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 17921 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 17921 zip over the age of 16 is 6,016.

Of those people, a total of 45.10% 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 17921 is 43.70%.

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 17921 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 99 30.30% 40.00%
20 to 24 years 379 66.00% 7.20%
25 to 29 years 556 56.10% 9.90%
30 to 34 years 520 47.50% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,075 45.90% 4.10%
45 to 54 years 958 47.20% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 647 57.50% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 585 68.70% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 724 17.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 473 6.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 17921. 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 4,691 52.60% 2.40%
Black or African American 952 3.60% 61.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 47 76.60% 0.00%
Asian 29 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 100 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 197 87.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 397 9.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,512 54.70% 2.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 17921 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 17921 is 2,630, with median earnings of $44,123.00.

Women in 17921 are earning approximately 67.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,630 $44,123.00
Male 1,406 $53,534.00
Female 1,224 $35,969.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 17921 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 131 $81,125.00
Business and Financial 88 $44,286.00
Computer and Mathematical 25 $118,516.00
Architecture and Engineering 24 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 40 $31,548.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 93 $65,089.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 47 $16,394.00
Healthcare Practitioners 312 $58,221.00
Healthcare Support 132 $32,315.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 84 $65,476.00
Food Preparation and Serving 54 $5,987.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 24 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 37 $0.00
Sales 106 $25,455.00
Office and Administrative Support 187 $41,771.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 2 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 197 $43,589.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 106 $59,000.00
Production 574 $44,844.00
Transportation and Material Moving 109 $52,386.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 17921 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 17921.

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 96 $122,976.00 35 $24,028.00
Business and Financial 16 $0.00 72 $40,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 9 $98,125.00 16 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 24 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 40 $31,548.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 13 $7,321.00 80 $65,298.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 21 $0.00 26 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 5 $0.00 307 $58,184.00
Healthcare Support 3 $0.00 129 $32,176.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 61 $65,655.00 23 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 11 $0.00 43 $5,880.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 7 $0.00 17 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 20 $0.00 17 $0.00
Sales 41 $64,653.00 65 $16,473.00
Office and Administrative Support 43 $45,260.00 144 $27,368.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 161 $44,232.00 36 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 106 $59,000.00 0 $0.00
Production 485 $53,460.00 89 $31,356.00
Transportation and Material Moving 109 $52,386.00 0 $0.00

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 2,419 households in 17921, with an average household size of 2.24 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 1,416 families living in the 17921 zip code with an average family size of 2.81 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 17921:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,094 193 129 1,003
Average Household Size 2.84 3.31 3.47 1.21
Total Families 1,094 193 129 0
Average Household Size 2.84 2.72 2.76 0

Poverty

Of the 1,416 families living in 17921, 0.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 17921:

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 2,950 housing units in 17921.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,419 82.00%
Vacant 531 18.00%

15.29% of the total 2,950 housing units in 17921 are rental units. This is approximately 451 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,916 are occupied by the owner - or 64.95% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 17921 is $649.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 17921 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
    52
  • Less than $500
    145
  • $500 to $999
    236
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    70
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 17921 is $109,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 17921 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    422
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    452
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    427
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    267
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    244
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    64
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    26
  • $1,000,000 or more
    14

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 17921. The chart below shows the number of properties in 17921 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,542
  • 1940 to 1949
    247
  • 1950 to 1959
    217
  • 1960 to 1969
    87
  • 1970 to 1979
    189
  • 1980 to 1989
    224
  • 1990 to 1999
    270
  • 2000 to 2009
    126
  • 2010 to 2013
    48
  • 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 17921 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    294
  • 1 vehicle available
    635
  • 2 vehicles available
    996
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    494

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 17921 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 17921 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 17921.

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
    49
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    170
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    251
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    384
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    344
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    276
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    281
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    268
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    67
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    154
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    148
  • 90 or more minutes
    119

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 17921 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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