17921 ZIP Code — Ashland, PA

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17921 is located in Ashland, Pennsylvania, within Schuylkill County. It covers approximately 35.01 square miles and serves a population of 6,724 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570/272.

About ZIP code 17921

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $128,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,842. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 17921 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,724

population

35.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17921 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17921

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17921. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ashland	Acceptable
Ashland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17888 Wilburton (3.4 mi) 17935 Girardville (4.2 mi) 17851 Mount Carmel (4.4 mi) 17834 Kulpmont (6.2 mi) 17932 Frackville (6.5 mi) 17931 Frackville (7.2 mi) 17970 Saint Clair (7.3 mi) 17901 Pottsville (7.4 mi) 17872 Shamokin (7.5 mi) 17954 Minersville (7.7 mi) 17967 Ringtown (9.2 mi) 17820 Catawissa (9.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,724
Population density	192 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	35.01 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	40.7744
Longitude	-76.3545
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	570/272

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.6%	46.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	39.6%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

6,724

Population

192

People per sq mi

45.8

Median age

$67,842

Median household income

$32,274

Per capita income

$128,500

Median home value

$714

Median monthly rent

80.8%

Home ownership

9.2%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

2,544

Housing units

12.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

131

Under 5

101

151

5–9

117

123

10–14

15–19

209

20–24

163

545

25–34

423

628

35–44

488

569

45–54

441

377

55–59

292

321

60–64

249

459

65–74

356

136

75–84

105

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	771	11.5%
18 and over	5,953	88.5%
65 and over	1,208	18.0%
Median age	45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.1%

Black or African American 11.6%

Two or more races 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Other race 0.6%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	5,575	82.1%
Black or African American	786	11.6%
Two or more races	234	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	64	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	50	0.7%
Other race	44	0.6%
Asian	35	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.6%	46.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	39.6%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 7.4%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 21.2%

$75k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	7.4%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	21.2%
$75k–$100k	7.6%
$100k–$150k	21.4%
$150k–$200k	8.3%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$67,842

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.8%

$50k–$100k 22.6%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 17.5%

$300k–$500k 4.9%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$128,500
Median rent / month	$714
Owner occupied	80.8%
Renter occupied	19.2%
Vacant	18.1%
Single-family detached	58.3%
Large apartment buildings	2.1%
Mobile homes	2.5%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	3.9%
1990–1999	9.1%
1980–1989	7.9%
1970–1979	9.1%
1960–1969	1.3%
1950–1959	5.7%
1940–1949	9.0%
1939 or earlier	52.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	22.4%
3 bedrooms	47.0%
4 bedrooms	17.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.2%
1 vehicle	25.1%
2 vehicles	42.3%
3 or more	20.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.5%
Electricity	34.5%
Propane / LP gas	3.9%
Fuel oil	42.8%
Wood	4.4%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,195	48.3%
Cohabiting couple	195	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	498	20.1%
Female householder, no spouse	584	23.6%
Households with children under 18	466	18.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	832	33.7%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.0%	25.8%
Married	40.8%	49.6%
Separated	5.9%	0.7%
Widowed	2.4%	15.7%
Divorced	10.9%	8.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 10.8%

HS graduate 47.4%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.3%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.0%
Bachelor's or higher	12.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	93	12.0%
Kindergarten	53	6.9%
Elementary school	355	46.0%
High school	128	16.6%
College / grad school	143	18.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.3%

Education & healthcare 22.3%

Retail trade 11.4%

Transportation & utilities 9.5%

Construction 7.7%

Public administration 5.6%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Professional & management 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Other services 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.8%
Service	9.9%
Sales & office	14.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	31.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.2%
Government	10.3%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.5%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.7

Poverty

All people 9.2%

Under 18 years 0.6%

18 and over 10.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 4.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.5%
Retirement income	28.8%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.0%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	28.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.4%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	58.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	19.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	328	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	0.8%
18–64 years	16.4%
65 and over	29.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.9%
Public insurance	35.0%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,492	96.5%
Spanish	161	2.5%
Other Indo-European	109	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	24	0.4%
Other languages	18	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,598	98.1%
Born in same state	6,544	97.3%
Born in different state	5,436	80.8%
Foreign born	54	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	126	1.9%
Not a US citizen	46	36.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,226	18.2%
French	484	7.2%
English	327	4.9%
Norwegian	299	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	117	1.7%
Polish	15	0.2%
German	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.8%
Internet access	85.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17921

What city is ZIP code 17921 in?

ZIP code 17921 is primarily assigned to Ashland, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17921 in?

ZIP code 17921 falls within Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17921?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 17921 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 17921 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 17921 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 17921 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17921?

The median home value in ZIP code 17921 is $128,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 17921 in?

ZIP code 17921 observes the EST timezone.