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ZIP 17821

Part of Danville, PA
Pop. 18,613·Montour County·163rd most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,460/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.0%
vs US Median
-$505
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 17821 · $1,460
More affordable than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$950
1 BR
$1,070
2 BR
$1,380
3 BR
$1,860
4 BR+
$2,040
Research median
$1,380/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,520/yr
At $1,460/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyMontour County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 17821 (Danville, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 39.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,613
Median income
$76,971
Median age
42.9
Renters
30.2%
Age distribution
19.9%
19.1%
24.5%
14.4%
22.2%
Under 1819.9%
18–3419.1%
35–5424.5%
55–6414.4%
65+22.2%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
89.1%
White89.1%
Black2.4%
Hispanic3.7%
Asian3.4%
Other1.4%
Education (25+)
33.9%
20.9%
39.1%
No HS diploma6.1%
HS diploma33.9%
Some college20.9%
Bachelor's+39.1%
Housing tenure
69.8%
30.2%
Owner69.8%
Renter30.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 17821 in Danville, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$65,651 → $76,971
up 17.2%
Population
18,818 → 18,613
down 1.1%
Renter share
31.4% → 30.2%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
37.1% → 39.1%
+2.0 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $65,651 in 2021 to $76,971 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 17821 in Danville, PA losing about 205 residents over the five-year window, down 1.1% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 37.1% to 39.1% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 17821 covers Danville, PA. The median rent here is $1,460/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,380/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($76,971/yr), ZIP 17821 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 17821?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 17821 (Danville, PA) is $1,460. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 17821 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 17821's median rent of $1,460/mo is $505 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 17821 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 17821 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #163 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,460/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 17821?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,460/mo in ZIP 17821. The local median household income is $76,971/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 17821?

Rent in ZIP 17821 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 17821 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 17821 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,460/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($76,971/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 17821 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 17821 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.2% of ZIP 17821 households are renters, while 69.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 17821 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 17821 compare to the rest of Danville?

ZIP 17821 is pricier than Danville as a whole. At $1,460/mo, it's $27 above the Danville citywide median of $1,433/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 17821 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 17821 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,460/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 17821's median household income ($76,971/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 17821 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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