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ZIP Code 17821

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 18,787

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 17821

What is the median household income in 17821?
The median household income in 17821 is $73,137 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 17821?
The poverty rate in 17821 is 5.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 17821?
$241,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 17821?
The median gross rent in 17821 is $1,078 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 17821 residents have a college degree?
37.6% of adults in 17821 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
18,787
Median Income
$73,137
Median Home Value
$241,600
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.4%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$13,747 (+23.1%) Home Value: +$55,000 (+29.5%) Poverty Rate: -1.7 pp (-25.4%) Bachelor's+: +3.6 pp (+10.6%) Unemployment: +0.6 pp (+33.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 18,787
Median Age 43.0
Female 51.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.4% White (non-Hisp.) 89.2% Black 2.5% Asian 3.4% Two or More 3.0% Other 0.8%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.9%
Indian
0.7%
Filipino
0.3%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
1.8%
Mexican
0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $73,137 ±$4,854
Per Capita Income $117,607
Median Family Income $91,761
Poverty Rate 5.0%
Child Poverty Rate 9.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 7.7%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 27.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.8%
$10–15k
3.3%
$15–25k
9.8%
$25–35k
5.8%
$35–50k
10.8%
$50–75k
16.4%
$75–100k
12.9%
$100–150k
17.1%
$150–200k
8.3%
$200k+
10.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 8,335
Owner-Occupied 67.7%
Renter-Occupied 32.3%
Vacancy Rate 4.9%
Median Home Value $241,600
Median Gross Rent $1,078
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 19.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 34.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.8%
$50–100k
5.4%
$100–200k
9.7%
$200–300k
28.2%
$300–500k
22.6%
$500k–$1M
11.3%
$1M+
1.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
8.3%
$500–1k
36.7%
$1–1.5k
34.1%
$1.5–2k
17.5%
$2–2.5k
3.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
10.1%
1 vehicle
31.8%
2 vehicles
34.0%
3+
24.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
67.6%
Single-fam. att.
8.8%
2–4 units
5.5%
5–19 units
5.3%
20+ units
3.6%
Mobile home
5.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
19.4%
1940–1969
3.3%
1970–1999
17.7%
2000–2009
7.9%
2010+
5.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 93.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 37.6%
Graduate Degree 20.1%
Some College / Associate 13.3%
Less Than High School 2.5%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 58.6%
Unemployment Rate 2.4%
Work from Home 11.6%
Self-Employed 6.6%
Government Workers 12.0%
Private For-Profit 81.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
42.2%
Manufacturing
9.1%
Retail
8.5%
Prof. Services
6.6%
Arts/Entmt.
6.2%
Construction
6.1%
Public Admin
5.3%
Finance
4.1%
Transportation
3.8%
Agriculture
2.3%
Wholesale
1.3%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
Management
48.8%
Sales
14.9%
Production
14.2%
Food Prep
14.0%
Construction
8.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 19.4 min
Drove Alone 73.7%
Carpool 6.1%
Public Transit 0.1%
Work from Home 11.6%
Walked 7.3%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 7,926
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 52.9%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 17.4%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.8%
5–9
5.7%
10–14
5.0%
15–19
5.7%
20–24
4.5%
25–34
13.2%
35–44
12.5%
45–54
11.1%
55–64
6.6%
65–74
8.2%
75–84
12.2%
85+
6.6%
Under 18: 20.2% Working age (18–64): 79.8% 65 and over: 21.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 5.4%
Naturalized Citizen 42.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
53.6%
Latin America
23.7%
Africa
10.7%
Europe
7.5%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.9%
With a Disability 13.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 96.4%
Uninsured 3.6%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 85.9%
Has a Computer 89.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago 88.5%
Moved from Abroad 0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023