ZIP Code 17859

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Orangeville · Columbia County · Pennsylvania

Population
3,106

31/sq mi

Median income
$75,515

▼ 1% vs US

higher than 56% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$224,800

▼ 19% vs US

higher than 51% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
23.2%

Median age 48.8

Land area
99.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 17859 in Orangeville, Pennsylvania has a population of 3,106. The median household income is $75,515, which is 1% below the national average. Median home value is $224,800, 19% below the US average. 23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 17859 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 99.9 square miles in Orangeville, Columbia County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 3,106 residents, producing a population density of 31 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 17859 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17859 sits at $75,515 (3% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $34,946. The poverty rate stands at 5.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $224,800 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $842 per month, and 89.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17859 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Columbia County, so you can benchmark 17859 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 17859

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17859.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17859, Orangeville, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,106

Population

99.9

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17859?

48.8

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 97.3%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$75,515

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$34,946

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,336

Total Housing Units

1,051

Occupied Units

285

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.2%
Renter 10.8%

$224,800

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$842

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 17859, employing approximately 367 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,046,000.

32

Businesses

367

Employees

$12.0M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 18.8%
Retail trade 6 18.8%
Health care and social assistance 5 15.6%
Transportation and warehousing 3 9.4%
Accommodation and food services 3 9.4%

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 17859 vs 17878 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
17878 Stillwater, PA 1,528 5.3 mi
17815 Bloomsburg, PA 30,967 7.1 mi
17846 Millville, PA 3,738 6.7 mi
18631 Mifflinville, PA 1,286 7.7 mi
18603 Berwick, PA 19,320 7.9 mi
18622 Huntington Mills, PA 257 8.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17859 in?
ZIP code 17859 (Orangeville) 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 17859?
ZIP code 17859 in Orangeville, PA has a population of 3,106 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17859?
The median household income in ZIP 17859 is $75,515, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17859?
The median home value in ZIP 17859 is $224,800, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17859?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17859 is White at 97.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17859?
ZIP code 17859 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 367 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17859?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17859 are: Construction (6), Retail trade (6), Health care and social assistance (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17859?
In ZIP code 17859, 70.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.2% 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 17859?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17859 is 23.4 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 17859?
In ZIP code 17859, approximately 89.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17859?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17859 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Orangeville, PA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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