ZIP code 17921
Where is ZIP code 17921?
Ashland, Pennsylvania
Schuylkill County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 17921 belongs to Ashland, Pennsylvania in Schuylkill County. 17921 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 272 and 570. About 6,931 people live in the 17921 area, where the median household income is $71,141. The closest ZIP codes are 17936 (Gordon, 1.7 mi south), 17945 (Locustdale, 1.8 mi west) and 17943 (Lavelle, 2.2 mi west).
| ZIP code | 17921 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Ashland |
| Also accepted | Centralia, Helfenstein |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Schuylkill County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 272, 570 |
| Coordinates | 40.7732, -76.343 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 179 |
Population and income in 17921
| Population | 6,931 · higher than 71% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 198 · lower than 55% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median age | 44.5 years · higher than 52% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 57% / 43% |
| Median household income | $71,141 · lower than 51% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $32,384 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 14% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $149,500 · lower than 73% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $768 a month |
| Housing units | 2,921 |
| Households | 2,455 (2.33 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 83% / 17% |
| Land area | 35.01 sq mi (plus 0.05 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 17921. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 17921
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17936 | Gordon, PA | 1.7 mi S | PO Box only |
| 17945 | Locustdale, PA | 1.8 mi W | PO Box only |
| 17943 | Lavelle, PA | 2.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 17920 | Aristes, PA | 3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 17935 | Girardville, PA | 3.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 17888 | Wilburton, PA | 3.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 17851 | Mount Carmel, PA | 4.3 mi W | Standard |
| 17840 | Locust Gap, PA | 5 mi W | Standard |
| 17949 | Mahanoy Plane, PA | 5.4 mi E | PO Box only |
| 17946 | Lost Creek, PA | 5.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 17931 | Frackville, PA | 5.9 mi E | Standard |
| 17932 | Frackville, PA | 5.9 mi E | Unique |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 17921 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 17921
123 MAIN ST
ASHLAND PA 17921
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts CENTRALIA and HELFENSTEIN as the city name for 17921. Avoid Big Mine Run Junction, Fountain Springs, Homesville, Mable and Mowry and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (17921-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 17921?
- 17921 is a Ashland, Pennsylvania ZIP code. Centralia and Helfenstein are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 17921 in?
- ZIP code 17921 is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- What time zone is ZIP code 17921 in?
- 17921 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 17921?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 17921 use area codes 272 and 570.
- What is the population of ZIP code 17921?
- About 6,931 people live in ZIP code 17921, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 17921?
- The median household income in 17921 is $71,141 a year, lower than 51% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 17921?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 17921 are 17936 (Gordon, 1.7 miles), 17945 (Locustdale, 1.8 miles), 17943 (Lavelle, 2.2 miles) and 17920 (Aristes, 3 miles).