17021 ZIP Code — East Waterford, PA

Juniata County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17021 is located in East Waterford, Pennsylvania, within Juniata County. It covers approximately 54.93 square miles and serves a population of 969 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717/223.

About ZIP code 17021

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $184,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,625. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 17021 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

969

population

54.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17021 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17021

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17021. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Waterford	Acceptable
East Waterford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17217 Concord (5.7 mi) 17035 Honey Grove (6.6 mi) 17213 Blairs Mills (8.7 mi) 17006 Blain (8.9 mi) 17051 Mc Veytown (9.6 mi) 17260 Shirleysburg (9.9 mi) 17260 Shirleysburg (9.9 mi) 17066 Mount Union (11.4 mi) 17262 Spring Run (12.2 mi) 17220 Dry Run (12.4 mi) 17047 Loysville (12.4 mi) 17060 Mill Creek (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	969
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	54.93 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.3537
Longitude	-77.6620
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	717/223

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.3%	47.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	23.3%	32.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	18.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

969

Population

People per sq mi

58.2

Median age

$53,625

Median household income

$32,799

Per capita income

$184,900

Median home value

$902

Median monthly rent

78.8%

Home ownership

10.6%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

604

Housing units

13.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	124	12.8%
18 and over	845	87.2%
65 and over	312	32.2%
Median age	58.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	969	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.3%	47.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	23.3%	32.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	18.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 15.0%

$25k–$35k 15.9%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 21.9%

$75k–$100k 7.7%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	15.0%
$25k–$35k	15.9%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	21.9%
$75k–$100k	7.7%
$100k–$150k	12.8%
$150k–$200k	7.9%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$53,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.7%

$50k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 20.4%

$200k–$300k 13.4%

$300k–$500k 7.8%

$500k–$1M 5.9%

$1M+ 17.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$184,900
Median rent / month	$902
Owner occupied	78.8%
Renter occupied	21.2%
Vacant	35.3%
Single-family detached	83.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.6%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	9.3%
1990–1999	10.3%
1980–1989	11.9%
1970–1979	16.0%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	31.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.3%
1 bedroom	10.6%
2 bedrooms	25.7%
3 bedrooms	42.0%
4 bedrooms	16.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	33.1%
2 vehicles	27.8%
3 or more	37.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.8%
Electricity	6.8%
Propane / LP gas	12.1%
Fuel oil	46.1%
Wood	30.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	267	58.9%
Cohabiting couple	28	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	95	21.0%
Female householder, no spouse	63	13.9%
Households with children under 18	59	13.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	201	44.4%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.3%	15.6%
Married	61.7%	64.9%
Separated	0.2%	3.1%
Widowed	2.9%	9.4%
Divorced	8.8%	7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 10.0%

HS graduate 59.7%

Some college, no degree 7.7%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.1%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.9%
Bachelor's or higher	13.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	1.7%
Kindergarten	5	4.2%
Elementary school	48	40.7%
High school	44	37.3%
College / grad school	19	16.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.3%

Education & healthcare 22.1%

Construction 13.0%

Agriculture & mining 7.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Public administration 5.4%

Retail trade 4.7%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Professional & management 4.2%

Other services 3.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.3%
Service	12.3%
Sales & office	14.5%
Natural resources & construction	16.0%
Production & transportation	29.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.8%
Government	9.1%
Self-employed	8.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.7%
Carpool	11.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.9

Poverty

All people 10.6%

Under 18 years 25.0%

18 and over 8.5%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 63.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.6%
Retirement income	23.4%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	31.5%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.2%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	29.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	19.7%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	56.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	21.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	35	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.9%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	9.2%
65 and over	28.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.3%
Public insurance	45.9%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	939	96.9%
Spanish	4	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	969	100.0%
Born in same state	961	99.2%
Born in different state	877	90.5%
Foreign born	8	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	230	23.7%
Arab	185	19.1%
French	58	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	7	0.7%
Irish	5	0.5%
Polish	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.7%
Internet access	70.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17021

What city is ZIP code 17021 in?

ZIP code 17021 is primarily assigned to East Waterford, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17021 in?

ZIP code 17021 falls within Juniata County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 17021 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 17021 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 17021 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 17021 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17021?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17021?

The median home value in ZIP code 17021 is $184,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 17021 in?

ZIP code 17021 observes the EST timezone.