Ashland borough, PA

ZIP 17921 — 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 Ashland borough, PA (17921)

Median Income

$71,600

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+320

Wealth inflow

Population

7,029

Unemployment

3.0%

0.7pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 320 for ZIP 17921 (Ashland 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

3.0%-20% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.4%-78% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

17.8%+52% vs US avg

Establishments

1,197

Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining3.0%
Construction5.1%
Manufacturing25.5%
Wholesale trade1.4%
Retail trade13.7%
Transportation, utilities10.2%
Information1.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.1%
Professional, scientific, management3.3%
Education, health care, social17.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services4.6%
Other services1.6%
Public administration6.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 17921 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 2.5%, median income rose 6.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 13.9%.

Median Income

$71,600

-5% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate