ZIP Code 17856

Located in New Columbia, PA (Union County)

ZIP Code 17856 (New Columbia, PA): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 3,167 residents (25 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $211,249
  • Average Household Income: $91,661

ZIP code 17856 primarily serves New Columbia, PA in Union County. An estimated 3,167 people live within this area, with about 25 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 17856, the average price is around $211,249. That makes local housing 9% lower than the Pennsylvania average of $231,975, and 32% lower than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 17856 earns about $91,661 a year. This income is 17% higher than the average family in Pennsylvania ($78,219), and 16% higher than the national average ($78,686).

Population 3,167
Median Household Income $91,661
Median Home Value $211,249
Median Age 46.4 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$47,984
Labor Force Participation71.3%
Unemployment Rate2.4%
Average Commute Time18.1 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate93.7%
Median Rent$900
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)22.8%
Total Housing Units1,339

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityNew Columbia
CountyUnion
County FIPS42119
Metro Area (CBSA)Lewisburg, PA
Combined Area (CSA)Bloomsburg-Berwick-Sunbury, PA
Population Density25.1/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)41.0564, -76.9722
TimezoneAmerica/New_York

Household Structure

Average Family Size2.63
Dual Income Families68.9%

Marital Status

Married66.2%
Never Married15.3%
Divorced13.0%
Widowed5.5%

Gender

Male48.7%
Female51.3%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)4.9%
Poverty Rate3.7%

Key Population Groups

Veterans4.6%
Disabled Population12.0%
Limited English Proficiency-

All ZIP Codes in New Columbia

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
17856 Current 3,167 $91,661 $211,249

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