17920 ZIP Code — Aristes, PA

Columbia County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17920 is located in Aristes, Pennsylvania, within Columbia County. It covers approximately 2.25 square miles and serves a population of 242 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 17920

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $140,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,375. 65% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 17920 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

242

population

2.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17920 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17920

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17920. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Aristes	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	242
Population density	108 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	2.25 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	40.8201
Longitude	-76.3296
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	570

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.1%	47.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	31.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	18.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

242

Population

108

People per sq mi

58.7

Median age

$47,375

Median household income

$36,181

Per capita income

$140,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.7%

Home ownership

0.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

136

Housing units

16.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	26	10.7%
18 and over	216	89.3%
65 and over	101	41.7%
Median age	58.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	242	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.1%	47.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	31.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	18.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	7.1%

$15k–$25k 12.4%

$25k–$35k 2.5%

$35k–$50k 39.7%

$50k–$75k 5.0%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 24.8%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	12.4%
$25k–$35k	2.5%
$35k–$50k	39.7%
$50k–$75k	5.0%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	24.8%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
Median income	$47,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$50k–$100k 25.6%

$100k–$150k 33.3%

$150k–$200k 12.0%

$200k–$300k 17.9%

$300k–$500k 8.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.7%
Renter occupied	3.3%
Vacant	13.6%
Single-family detached	82.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.4%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	6.4%
1980–1989	19.3%
1970–1979	26.4%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	27.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	5.0%
3 bedrooms	77.9%
4 bedrooms	2.9%
5+ bedrooms	7.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	35.5%
2 vehicles	42.1%
3 or more	20.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	16.5%
Fuel oil	66.9%
Wood	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	54	44.6%
Cohabiting couple	3	2.5%
Male householder, no spouse	27	22.3%
Female householder, no spouse	37	30.6%
Households with children under 18	18	14.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	82	67.8%
Average household size	2.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.8%	16.5%
Married	46.7%	45.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	29.8%
Divorced	28.6%	8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 56.8%

Some college, no degree 7.8%

Associate's degree 11.2%

Bachelor's degree 9.7%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	16.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	2	4.5%
Elementary school	10	22.7%
High school	14	31.8%
College / grad school	18	40.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.4%

Retail trade 15.6%

Finance & real estate 13.9%

Professional & management 13.9%

Manufacturing 12.3%

Public administration 9.0%

Other services 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.6%
Service	19.7%
Sales & office	27.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	19.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.7%
Government	17.2%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.1%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.0%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.5

Poverty

All people 0.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.9%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	64.5%
Retirement income	17.4%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.4%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.8%
Visited dentist	67.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	31	14.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.1%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	5.2%
65 and over	13.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.2%
Public insurance	47.1%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	7.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	242	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	242	100.0%
Born in same state	227	93.8%
Born in different state	197	81.4%
Foreign born	15	6.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	51	21.1%
Norwegian	6	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	3	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.0%
Internet access	76.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17920

What city is ZIP code 17920 in?

ZIP code 17920 is primarily assigned to Aristes, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17920 in?

ZIP code 17920 falls within Columbia County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 17920 have an older population?

42% of residents in ZIP code 17920 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 17920 have a large retiree population?

65% of households in ZIP code 17920 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 17920 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 17920 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 17920 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 17920 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 17920 in?

ZIP code 17920 observes the EST timezone.