ZIP Code 17859, PA
Living in 17859
Bikeability3
Walkability12
Commute52
Public Transit3
Affordability65
Public Safety95
Airports8
Hospitals63
Colleges88
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools72
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.8kPopulation-623 (2010–19)
52 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate47%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$7.4k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty
27 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office12%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$160kMedian Home Value+$36k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$543Median Monthly Rent+$55 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home19%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier30%
Home Value
Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke7%
Electricity33%
Fuel oil, kerosene39%
LP gas11%
Utility gas<1%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in 17859
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Bloomsburg Metro Area17
Columbia County15
Property Crime in 17859
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Bloomsburg Metro Area14
Columbia County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 3 | 12 |
| Feb | 27 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 36 | 3 | 7 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 17859
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding51
Tornado11
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 17859, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 17859, PA
Greenwood Friends School
4 miles, W
Columbia County Christian School
8 miles, SW
St Columba Catholic School
8 miles, S
Holy Family Consolidated School
9 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 17859, PA
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
8 miles, S
Misericordia University
27 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 17859, PA
Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital
8 miles, S
Berwick Hospital Center
9 miles, E
Geisinger Medical Center
15 miles, SW
Danville State Hospital
15 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 17859, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
38 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
59 miles, SE
Harrisburg International Airport
67 miles, S
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
76 miles, N