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Cities: Ashland, PA (4.35%), Fountain Springs, PA (1.49%), Beurys Lake, PA (1.07%), Centralia, PA (0.58%)
Counties: Schuylkill County, PA (91.03%), Columbia County, PA (8.97%)

Zip code population in 2010: 3,227
Zip code population (2000): 6,623


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Houses and condos: 4,282
Renter-occupied apartments: 849
% of renters here:

23%
State:

30%

Mar. 2012 cost of living index in zip code 17921: 84.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 37.7 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.0 sq. mi.
Population density: 85 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).

Real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2010:
This zip code:

1.5% ($1,246)
Pennsylvania:

1.4% ($2,275)

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2010: $1,330 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2010: $1,204 (1.4%)

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Males: 5,556  (56.2%)
Females: 4,335  (43.8%)

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Urban population: 1,673
Rural population: 1,553

Estimated median house/condo value in 2010: $80,579
17921:

$80,579
Pennsylvania:

$165,200



According to our research of Pennsylvania and other state lists there were 2 registered sex offenders living in 17921 zip code as of May 23, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in zip code 17921 to the number of sex offenders is 4,944 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this zip code is a lot smaller than the state average.


Median resident age:
This zip code:

43.4 years
Pennsylvania median age:

39.9 years

Average household size:
This zip code:

2.3 people
Pennsylvania:

2.5 people

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 17921, filed in 2005:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $37,457 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$37,457
State:

$48,049

Salary/wage: $35,167 (reported on 84.5% of returns)
Here:

$35,167
State:

$42,646
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 94.5% for AGIs below $10k, 70.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 82.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 84.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 85.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 66.5% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,375 (reported on 44.7% of returns)
This zip code:

$1,375
Pennsylvania:

$1,657
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 7.1% for AGIs below $10k, 3.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.1% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $2,071 (reported on 25.7% of returns)
Here:

$2,071
State:

$3,566
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.2% for AGIs below $10k, 1.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.5% for AGIs over 100k)

Net capital gain/loss: +$5,302 (reported on 14.8% of returns)
Here:

+$5,302
State:

+$9,716
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -2.3% for AGIs below $10k, 0.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 9.0% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$11,865 (reported on 9.2% of returns)
Here:

+$11,865
State:

+$14,267
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.5% for AGIs below $10k, 3.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 2.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 5.5% for AGIs over 100k)

IRA payment deduction: $2,484 (reported on 3.1% of returns)
17921:

$2,484
Pennsylvania:

$2,903
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.3% for AGIs over 100k)

Total itemized deductions: $15,175 (20% of AGI, reported on 18.6% of returns)
Here:

$15,175
State:

$18,804

Here:

20.1% of AGI
State:

19.5% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 5.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 7.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 11.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 9.9% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $2,585 (3% of AGI, reported on 16.4% of returns)
Here:

$2,585
State:

$3,337

Here:

3.3% of AGI
State:

3.3% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.0% for AGIs over 100k)

Total tax: $4,788 (reported on 75.2% of returns)
17921:

$4,788
State:

$8,008
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.2% for AGIs below $10k, 4.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 7.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 8.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 11.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 17.2% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $1,397 (reported on 13.7% of returns)
Here:

$1,397
State:

$1,643

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 60.1%
Here:

60%
State:

56%
(% for various income ranges: 52.7% for AGIs below $10k, 55.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 60.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 66.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 70.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 83.5% for AGIs over 100k)


Estimated median household income in 2010:
This zip code:

$47,506
Pennsylvania:

$50,289

Ashland, PA (17921) map

Nearest zip codes: 17936, 17943, 17945, 17888, 17840, 17920.
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Percentage of family households:
This zip code:

48.8%
Pennsylvania:

49.8%


Housing units in zip code 17921 with a mortgage: 1,254 (56 second mortgage, 167 home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 1,630

Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $1,008

Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $412

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2010:
This zip code:

12.5%
Whole state:

12.8%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2010:
This zip code:

6.0%
Whole state:

7.2%

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

6.7
State:

6.6

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

5.6
State:

4.4


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Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages:

Notable locations in zip code 17921: Rolling Meadows Golf Course (A), Hinkel Farms (B), American Fire Company of Fountain Springs (C), American Hose Company 1 (D), Lavelle Volunteer Fire Company (E), Citizens Fire Company 1 Gordon (F), Washington Fire Company 1 (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in zip code 17921 include: Saint John Church (A), Salem Church (B), Immanuel Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Beury Lake (A), Gordon Reservoir (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Crab Run (A), Little Mahanoy Creek (B), Rattling Run (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in zip code 17921: Paradise Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

 

Year house built

  • 2005 or later: 31
  • 2000 to 2004: 89
  • 1990 to 1999: 312
  • 1980 to 1989: 223
  • 1970 to 1979: 276
  • 1960 to 1969: 162
  • 1950 to 1959: 442
  • 1940 to 1949: 419
  • 1939 or earlier: 2,536


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Estimated household income distribution in 2009:

Zip code 17921 household income distribution in 2009

Zip code 17921 house/condo values in 2010

Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2010 in zip code 17921:

  • Less than $10,000: 103
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 92
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 130
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 153
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 194
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 331
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 101
  • $40,000 to $49,999: 257
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 182
  • $60,000 to $69,999: 185
  • $70,000 to $79,999: 221
  • $80,000 to $89,999: 133
  • $90,000 to $99,999: 188
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 280
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 237
  • $150,000 to $174,999: 196
  • $175,000 to $199,999: 115
  • $200,000 to $249,999: 139
  • $250,000 to $299,999: 178
  • $300,000 to $399,999: 48
  • $400,000 to $499,999: 6
  • $500,000 to $749,999: 21
  • $750,000 to $999,999: 2
  • $1,000,000 or more: 2

 



17921 rent paid by renters

Rent paid by renters in 2010 in zip code 17921:

  • Less than $100: 396
  • $100 to $149: 12
  • $150 to $199: 237
  • $200 to $249: 132
  • $250 to $299: 154
  • $300 to $349: 129
  • $350 to $399: 839
  • $400 to $449: 517
  • $450 to $499: 153
  • $500 to $549: 7,480
  • $550 to $599: 18,117
  • $600 to $649: 5
  • $650 to $699: 284
  • $700 to $749: 103
  • $750 to $799: 267
  • $800 to $899: 165
  • $2,000 or more: 3
  • No cash rent: 163
 

Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2010 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $80,049

Estimated median house or condo value in 2010: $80,579
17921:

$80,579
Pennsylvania:

$165,200
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $53,436 - $120,077

Mean price in 2010:

Detached houses: $102,584
Here:

$102,584
State:

$224,409

Townhouses or other attached units: $45,297
Here:

$45,297
State:

$162,106

Mobile homes: $277,140
Here:

$277,140
State:

$65,494

Owners and renters by unit type in %

Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 2,271
  • One, attached: 1,451
  • Two: 401
  • 3 or 4: 3,616
  • 5 to 9: 406
  • 10 to 19: 249
  • 20 to 49: 1,885
  • 50 or more: 42,081
  • Mobile homes: 88
17921 zip code mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 3,004 (82%)
  • Carpooled: 358 (10%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 6 (0%)
  • Subway or elevated: 1 (0%)
  • Motorcycle: 21 (1%)
  • Bicycle: 3 (0%)
  • Walked: 249 (7%)
  • Other means: 58 (2%)
  • Worked at home: 107 (3%)
 

17921 zip code travel time to work (commute)

Travel time to work (commute)

  • Less than 5 minutes: 326
  • 5 to 9 minutes: 424
  • 10 to 14 minutes: 436
  • 15 to 19 minutes: 513
  • 20 to 24 minutes: 560
  • 25 to 29 minutes: 268
  • 30 to 34 minutes: 410
  • 35 to 39 minutes: 108
  • 40 to 44 minutes: 85
  • 45 to 59 minutes: 197
  • 60 to 89 minutes: 271
  • 90 or more minutes: 133
 

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 73.7%

Household type by relationship:

Households: 6,379
  • In family households: 5,366 (1,509 male householders, 308 female householders)
    1,478 spouses, 1,758 children (1,653 natural, 51 adopted, 54 stepchildren), 67 grandchildren, 41 brothers or sisters, 51 parents, 60 other relatives, 94 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 1,013 (411 male householders (326 living alone)), 481 female householders (471 living alone)), 121 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 176 (105 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 1,230 2-persons, 565 3-persons, 503 4-persons, 125 5-persons, 38 6-persons, 54 7-or-more-persons

Size of nonfamily households: 1,058 1-person, 183 2-persons, 320 3-persons, 17 4-persons, 70 5-persons, 4 6-persons

926 married couples with children.
705 single-parent households (69 men, 636 women).

92.9% of residents of 17921 zip code speak English at home.
20.6% of residents speak Spanish at home (36% very well, 30% well, 27% not well, 7% not at all).
3.0% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (33% very well, 60% well, 7% not well).
5.5% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (4% very well, 10% well, 86% not well).
1.0% of residents speak other language at home (100% very well).

Foreign born population: 177 (1.8%)
(34.5% of them are naturalized citizens)
This zip code:

1.8%
Whole state:

5.7%

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:

  • Germany (78%)
  • Korea (22%)

Year of entry for the foreign-born population

  • 2000 or later: 53
  • 1990 to 1999: 68
  • 1980 to 1989: 74
  • Before 1980: 123

Races in zip code 17921:

White population: 8,684
Black population: 4,222
American Indian population: 27
Asian population: 407
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population: 0
Some other race population: 94
Two or more races population: 331
Hispanic or Latino population: 799

Zip code 17921 topographic map

Facilities with environmental interests located in this zip code:

  • ASHLAND WATERWORKS (501 CHESTNUT ST. in ASHLAND, PA)
    STATE MASTER (Pennsylvania database) - PWSID-3540030, DRINKING WATER PROGRAM
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM (SDWIS) - SDWIS-PA3540030 301, WATER TREATMENT PLANT
    Business SIC classification: WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE SYSTEMS
    Alternative names: ASHLAND AREA MUN AUTH, ASHLAND AREA MUNICIPAL AUTH, ASHLAND BOROUGH, ASHLAND MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY
  • BATDORF CLNR (935 CENTRE ST in ASHLAND, PA)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    STATE MASTER (Pennsylvania database) - AFS-00-2100145-1, AIR PROGRAM, RCRIS-PAR000024117, HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM
    Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, less than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
    Business SIC classification: DRYCLEANING PLANTS, EXCEPT RUG CLEANING
    Business NAICS classification: DRYCLEANING AND LAUNDRY SERVICES (EXCEPT COIN-OPERATED).
    Organizations: BATDORF RUSSEL (CONTACT/OWNER)
    Alternative names: BATDORF CLNRS
  • ASHLAND REG MED CTR (101 BROAD STREET in ASHLAND, PA)
    STATE MASTER (Pennsylvania database) - PCS-PA0032204, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit, RCRIS-PAD071190565, HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM
    Small Quantity Generators, between 100 kg and 1000 kg of hazardous waste/month (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
    Business SIC classification: GENERAL MEDICAL AND SURGICAL HOSPITALS
    Organizations: A R M C BOARD OF DIRECTORS (CONTACT/OWNER) , PHC ASHLAND LP (CONTACT/OWNER)
    Alternative names: ASHLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CNTR
  • ASHLAND DIESEL ENGINES (32 LEHIGH ST in ASHLAND, PA)
    STATE MASTER (Pennsylvania database) - RCRIS-PAD013831888, HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM
    Small Quantity Generators, between 100 kg and 1000 kg of hazardous waste/month (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
    Organizations: OPERNAME (CONTACT/OPERATOR) , MCKENNEY JOHN E (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • ASHLAND AREA EL SCH ( in ASHLAND, PA)
    (National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-6974
    Organizations: NORTH SCHUYLKILL SD (SCHOOL DISTRICT)
  • ASHLAND METALS (GERMANVILLE RD in ASHLAND, PA)
    AIR MAJOR (AIRS/AFS)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Business SIC classification: INDUSTRIAL INORGANIC CHEMICALS
    Organizations: OPERNAME (CONTACT/OPERATOR)
  • ASHLAND STATE GENERAL HOSPITAL (101 BROAD STREET in ASHLAND, PA)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    Small Quantity Generators, between 100 kg and 1000 kg of hazardous waste/month (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Business SIC classification: GENERAL MEDICAL AND SURGICAL HOSPITALS
    Organizations: OPERNAME (CONTACT/OPERATOR)
    Alternative names: ASHLAND STATE HOSPTL
  • BARRY TWP MUNI AUTH (DEEP CREEK RD & WAGNER RD in ASHLAND, PA)
    Small Quantity Generators, between 100 kg and 1000 kg of hazardous waste/month (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
    Organizations: BARRY TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL AUTH (CONTACT/OWNER)


Zip code 17921 marital status for males
Zip code 17921 marital status for females


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 7.8%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 6.9%

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (57%)
  • Electricity (18%)
  • Coal or coke (14%)
  • Utility gas (7%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
  • Other fuel (1%)
  • Wood (1%)

Population in 1990: 8,328. Population change in the 1990s: -1,705 (-20.5%).

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 6,060
  • Northeast: 227
  • Midwest: 21
  • South: 157
  • West: 35

73% of the 17921 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 73% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 50% lived in Pennsylvania.

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:

Private vs. public school enrollment:

Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 160
Here:

14.4%
Pennsylvania:

14.7%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 83
Here:

16.9%
Pennsylvania:

12.9%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 350
Here:

57.3%
Pennsylvania:

38.9%

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Class of Workers (%)


Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (100-249 employees: 1 establishment)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Full-Service Restaurants (20-49: 1, 10-19: 1, 5-9: 2, 1-4: 4)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration): General Automotive Repair (20-49: 1, 10-19: 1, 1-4: 4)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Limited-Service Restaurants (10-19: 3, 1-4: 1)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration): Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations (20-49: 1, 1-4: 1)

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)




People in group quarters:

  • 120 people in nursing homes
  • 25 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse
  • 20 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 11 people in homes for the mentally retarded

Fatal accident statistics in 2006:

  • Fatal accident count: 1
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 2
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
  • Fatalities: 1
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 3
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0

Fatal accident statistics in 2005:

  • Fatal accident count: 2
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 2
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 1
  • Fatalities: 2
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 3
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 1


Most common first names in zip code 17921 among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John15172.4 years
Mary12276.8 years
William8471.0 years
Joseph8470.4 years
Charles7573.4 years
Anna7181.9 years
Margaret5976.8 years
Robert5567.9 years
Elizabeth5478.8 years
Helen4776.3 years
Most common last names in zip code 17921 among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith3275.1 years
Miller3070.5 years
Wetzel2175.9 years
Wolfgang2076.4 years
Fetterolf1973.0 years
Oneill1974.0 years
Snyder1975.4 years
Price1873.5 years
Klinger1867.3 years
Kehler1871.3 years
Businesses in zip code 17921
NameCountNameCount
GNC1Subway1
Kroger2U-Haul1
Rite Aid1


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