PlainZIP

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
$67,510
Median income
$222,900
Median home value
32.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bloomsburg pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

43th 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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $32,419. Poverty here runs at 16.1%, with unemployment measured at 6.6%. Housing costs here run $222,900 for a typical home value (2% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,025 a month; 62.0% of 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. To put 17815 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Columbia County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 17815?

34.6

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 89.3%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

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

$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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

12,743

Total Housing Units

11,386

Occupied Units

1,357

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.0%
Renter 38.0%

$222,900

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17815 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 17815 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
17859 Orangeville, PA 3,106 7.1 mi
17820 Catawissa, PA 5,556 8.2 mi
18631 Mifflinville, PA 1,286 6.3 mi
17846 Millville, PA 3,738 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Columbia County

18603 standard
Berwick, PA
Pop: 19,320
17820 standard
Catawissa, PA
Pop: 5,556
17814 standard
Benton, PA
Pop: 4,860
17846 standard
Millville, PA
Pop: 3,738
17859 standard
Orangeville, PA
Pop: 3,106
17878 standard
Stillwater, PA
Pop: 1,528

Related Areas

Columbia County Bloomsburg, PA Pennsylvania

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.