17921 ZIP Code – Ashland, Pennsylvania
17921 is a ZIP code serving Ashland, Pennsylvania in Schuylkill County with a population of approximately 6,724 residents. The median household income is $67,842 — near the Pennsylvania average and near the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $128,500, well below the national average, with 82.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $714 is below the national average. Housing consists of 88% single-family (decreasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 3.0%, well below the national average. About 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. An estimated 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 44.6, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 17936, 17943, 17945.
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ZIP 17921 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 17921 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,724 | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $67k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $128k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $714 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 11.9% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 17936 – Gordon
- 17943 – Lavelle
- 17945 – Locustdale
- 17840 – Locust Gap
- 17920 – Aristes
- 17888 – Wilburton
- 17935 – Girardville
- 17851 – Mount Carmel
- 17834 – Kulpmont
- 17832 – Marion Heights
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17936 | GORDON | 989 | $64,508 |
| 17943 | LAVELLE | 27 | Not provided |
| 17945 | LOCUSTDALE | 275 | Not provided |
| 17840 | LOCUST GAP | 363 | $87,695 |
| 17920 | ARISTES | 242 | $47,375 |