Riverside borough, PA

ZIP 17821 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Riverside borough, PA (17821)

Median Income

$73,137

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+855

Wealth inflow

Population

18,787

Unemployment

2.4%

1.3pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 855 for ZIP 17821 (Riverside borough, PA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

2.4%-34% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.8%-55% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

7.7%-34% vs US avg

434

Establishments

7,024

Employees

~16 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining2.3%
Construction6.1%
Manufacturing9.1%
Wholesale trade1.3%
Retail trade8.5%
Transportation, utilities3.8%
Information0.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.1%
Professional, scientific, management6.6%
Education, health care, social42.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services6.2%
Other services4.2%
Public administration5.3%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 17821 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 0.1%, median income rose 1.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 9.7%.

Median Income

$73,137

-3% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate