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U.S. ZIP Code · PA17821

Montour County

Typical home value

$277,383[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.2%
5-year / yr
+3.0%
10-year / yr
+4.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-2.4%
vs metro
vs state
+18.8%
ZIP 17821 location in PA
Location of ZIP 17821 in PA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 17821 is worth $277,383. Over the past year, values have risen 4.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,558 a month — a 6.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,558[2]
Gross yield
6.7%[2]
Cap rate
4.0%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,648[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Montour County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
18,613[3]
Median household income
$76,971[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Montour County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+8[5]
Moved in
697
Moved out
689

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
6
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
3
  • Danville Area SHS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Danville Area SD

    645 students

  • Danville Area MS

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Danville Area SD

    512 students

  • Liberty-Valley El Sch

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Danville Area SD

    499 students

  • Danville Primary Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–2 · Danville Area SD

    498 students

  • Danville Ctr Adolescent Female

    High · Grades 7–12 · Danville Ctr Adolescent Female

    38 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield6.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.0%
Annual rent$18,701

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,403
Loan principal$221,907
Down payment$55,477
Total interest paid$283,030

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.19
Monthly cost to own$1,853
Monthly rent$1,558

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 17821?
The typical home in 17821 is worth $277,383, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 17821?
Home values in 17821 are up 4.2% over the past year, and up 3.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 17821?
A typical home in 17821 rents for about $1,558 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 17821?
The effective property tax rate in 17821 is 1.0% — roughly $2,648 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 17821?
ZIP code 17821 has a population of 18,613 and a median household income of $76,971.

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