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Montour County, PA
2 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Montour County, Pennsylvania.
Population
18,103
Land area
130sq mi
People per sq mi
139
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Montour County
Montour County at a glance
- Montour County is 52% less dense than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $76,976, close to the Pennsylvania median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $248,100 and median rent is $1,142 a month.
- Its largest cities are Danville (4,217) and Washingtonville (263).
Local data for Montour County, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Montour County, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,976
Poverty rate
8.8%
Median home value
$248,100
Prices +14.6% in a year
Median rent
$1,142/mo
Homeownership
68.5%
Bachelor's or higher
38.7%
Median age
42.9
Average commute
19.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,618), Irish Americans (1,899), Italian Americans (918).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$87,609
17,238 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,291
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.77B
FY 2026, $97,356 per person
PPP loans
$21.64M
293 loans, 2,841 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$91.1K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Montour County, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.4%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked7.4%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home12.9%
Average one-way commute: 19.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Montour County, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
194
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
62
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
43.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Montour County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Montour County, PA?
- Danville is the largest city or town in Montour County, with about 4,217 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Montour County?
- Montour County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 17821, 17822, 17884.
- What is the population of Montour County, PA?
- About 18,103 people live in Montour County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Montour County?
- Montour County borders Lycoming County, Northumberland County, Columbia County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023