Bloomsburg, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17815
Columbia County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 30,967
- 88/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $67,510
- Median income Near-median income area
- $222,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bloomsburg pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 50%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 88
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17815 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 17815 (Bloomsburg, PA) rose +9.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 205.9 in 2023 to 224.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 17815 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bloomsburg, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, with 30,967 residents across 351.9 square miles, a density of 88 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17815 reports a modest median household income of $67,510 (13% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,419. The poverty rate is 16.1%, with unemployment at 6.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $222,900 (2% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,025; 62.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Columbia County, so 17815 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 17815
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bloomsburg, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17815.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
122 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
116 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
97 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
93 establishments
- Construction
Construction
60 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17815, Bloomsburg, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
30,967
Population
351.9
Area (sq mi)
88
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17815?
34.6
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
2.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$67,510
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$32,419
Per Capita Income
16.1%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
18.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17815 ranks nationally
Bloomsburg, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$67,510 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,743housing units
12,743
Total Housing Units
11,386
Occupied Units
1,357
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$222,900
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$1,025
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+9.1%
YoY Change (2024)
225
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+125%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17815 have increased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 161 |
| 2021 | +11.0% | 179 |
| 2022 | +8.6% | 194 |
| 2023 | +6.0% | 206 |
| 2024 | +9.1% | 225 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 771 business establishments in ZIP 17815, employing approximately 14,007 people with a combined annual payroll of $631,430,000.
771
Businesses
14,007
Employees
$631.4M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 122 | 15.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 116 | 15.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 97 | 12.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 93 | 12.1% |
| Construction | 60 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 55 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 41 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 30 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 29 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 3.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 23 | 3.0% |
| Information | 18 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.2% |
| Utilities | 8 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 17815 vs 17859 →
ZIP 17815 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17815
Bloomsburg (17815)
30,967 residents
- 17820 5,556
Catawissa (17820)
5,556 residents
- 17846 3,738
Millville (17846)
3,738 residents
- 17859 3,106
Orangeville (17859)
3,106 residents
- 18631 1,286
Mifflinville (18631)
1,286 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17815 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17815 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17859
Orangeville (17859)
$75,515 median income
- 17820
Catawissa (17820)
$67,685 median income
- 17815
Bloomsburg (17815)
$67,510 median income
- 17846
Millville (17846)
$66,591 median income
- 18631
Mifflinville (18631)
$46,125 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17815 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17815, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (30,967 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 17815 in?
ZIP code 17815 (Bloomsburg) is located in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. Columbia County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/columbia-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17815?
ZIP code 17815 in Bloomsburg, PA has a population of 30,967 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17815?
The median household income in ZIP 17815 is $67,510, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17815?
The median home value in ZIP 17815 is $222,900, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17815?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17815 is White at 89.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17815?
ZIP code 17815 has 771 business establishments employing approximately 14,007 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17815?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17815 are: Retail trade (122), Health care and social assistance (116), Accommodation and food services (97). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17815?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17815 increased by 9.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 125%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17815?
In ZIP code 17815, 73.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 17815?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17815 is 18.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17815?
In ZIP code 17815, approximately 62.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17815?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17815 is 16.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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