Columbia County, PA ZIP Codes
Pennsylvania (PA) · 11 ZIP codes · 11 cities
11
ZIP codes
64,872
population (2021)
-3.6%
pop change since 2010
42037
FIPS code
Columbia County ZIP code map
About Columbia County
Columbia County is located in Pennsylvania and contains 11 ZIP codes across 11 cities and communities.
The county's population was 64,872 as of 2021,
a decrease of
3.6% from 67,295 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Columbia County is 42037.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 64,872 |
| 2010 population | 67,295 |
| Change | -3.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| FIPS code | 42037 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Columbia County
Aristes
Benton
Berwick
Bloomsburg
Catawissa
Mifflinville
Millville
Numidia
Orangeville
Stillwater
Wilburton
ZIP codes for Columbia County, PA (11)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17814 | Benton | Columbia | View map |
| 17815 | Bloomsburg | Columbia | View map |
| 17820 | Catawissa | Columbia | View map |
| 17846 | Millville | Columbia | View map |
| 17858 | Numidia | Columbia | View map |
| 17859 | Orangeville | Columbia | View map |
| 17878 | Stillwater | Columbia | View map |
| 17888 | Wilburton | Columbia | View map |
| 17920 | Aristes | Columbia | View map |
| 18603 | Berwick | Columbia | View map |
| 18631 | Mifflinville | Columbia | View map |
Demographics & statistics
66,933
Population
41.5
Median age
$60,896
Median household income
$31,751
Per capita income
$182,238
Median home value
$682
Median monthly rent
80.9%
Home ownership
12.1%
Poverty rate
5.0%
Unemployment
23,243
Housing units
23.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,394
Under 5
1,493
1,357
5–9
1,453
1,686
10–14
1,805
2,671
15–19
2,861
3,289
20–24
3,522
3,501
25–34
3,749
3,400
35–44
3,641
3,920
45–54
4,197
2,086
55–59
2,233
2,425
60–64
2,596
3,862
65–74
4,136
1,740
75–84
1,864
991
85+
1,061
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,333 | 17.8% |
| 18 and over | 55,600 | 82.2% |
| 65 and over | 13,654 | 23.0% |
| Median age | 41.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.1%
Two or more races
3%
Hispanic or Latino
2.9%
Black or African American
1.9%
Asian
1%
Other race
0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62,076 | 90.1% |
| Two or more races | 2,074 | 3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,995 | 2.9% |
| Black or African American | 1,314 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 670 | 1% |
| Other race | 582 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 125 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 92 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.0%
$10k–$15k
4.2%
$15k–$25k
9.4%
$25k–$35k
7.2%
$35k–$50k
14.0%
$50k–$75k
17.7%
$75k–$100k
12.7%
$100k–$150k
19.3%
$150k–$200k
5.2%
$200k+
5.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.2% |
| $200k+ | 5.3% |
| Median income | $60,896 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.7%
$50k–$100k
11.9%
$100k–$150k
15.8%
$150k–$200k
20.0%
$200k–$300k
25.0%
$300k–$500k
13.8%
$500k–$1M
4.4%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $182,238 |
| Median rent / month | $682 |
| Owner occupied | 80.9% |
| Renter occupied | 19.1% |
| Vacant | 15.8% |
| Single-family detached | 75.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.9% |
| Mobile homes | 9.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 30.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.1% |
| 3 or more | 31.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.4% |
| Electricity | 27.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.2% |
| Fuel oil | 37.4% |
| Wood | 7.3% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 12,498 | 53.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,456 | 7.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,889 | 15.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,990 | 23.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,568 | 25.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 9,480 | 38.8% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.8% | 26.0% |
| Married | 53.0% | 49.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 10.6% |
| Divorced | 10.0% | 12.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
5.6%
HS graduate
47.7%
Some college, no degree
12.9%
Associate's degree
8.1%
Bachelor's degree
16.0%
Graduate / professional
7.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 718 | 4.2% |
| Kindergarten | 554 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 4,935 | 41.1% |
| High school | 2,900 | 25.4% |
| College / grad school | 7,319 | 24.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.3%
Manufacturing
14.1%
Retail trade
12.8%
Construction
7.2%
Transportation & utilities
6.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.8%
Other services
5.8%
Public administration
5.7%
Professional & management
5.1%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Agriculture & mining
2.9%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.6% |
| Service | 15.9% |
| Sales & office | 20.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.6% |
| Production & transportation | 17.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.0% |
| Government | 15.5% |
| Self-employed | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.0% |
| Carpool | 7.7% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 2.8% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.7 |
Poverty
All people
12.1%
Under 18 years
15.4%
18 and over
11.2%
Married-couple families
4.4%
Female-led households
24.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.7% |
| Retirement income | 27.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.9% |
| High cholesterol | 34.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 29.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.3% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.3% |
| No physical activity | 24.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.1% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 11.4% |
| No health insurance | 10.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.3% |
| Visited dentist | 65.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 15.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,666 | 6.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 10.8% |
| 65 and over | 29.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.8% |
| Public insurance | 38.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 64,046 | 95.6% |
| Spanish | 625 | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 359 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 161 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 102 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 65,276 | 97.7% |
| Born in same state | 65,027 | 97.0% |
| Born in different state | 55,866 | 84.3% |
| Foreign born | 249 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,657 | 2.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,212 | 57.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 8,210 | 12.3% |
| Italian | 6,542 | 9.8% |
| Arab | 2,625 | 3.9% |
| English | 1,653 | 2.5% |
| Norwegian | 476 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 360 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 331 | 0.5% |
| German | 85 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 9 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.9% |
| Internet access | 90.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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