ZIP Code 17815 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Bloomsburg |
| Primary County | Columbia County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 29,125 |
| Area Code(s) | 272 / 570 |
| Current Time | EDT |
17815 Demographics
17815 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 17815 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 17815 is White. The current unemployment level in 17815 is 3.3%.
| Population | 29,125 |
| Population Growth Rate | -5.08% |
| Population Density | 214 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,216 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $56,942 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $423,450 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (February 2025) | 3.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 92.29% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 88.73% |
17815 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,092 | 92.22% |
| Black | 632 | 2.15% |
| Hispanic | 1,168 | 3.98% |
| Asian | 463 | 1.58% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 21 | 0.07% |
17815 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,686 | 91.58% |
| Black | 81 | 2.01% |
| Hispanic | 158 | 3.93% |
| Asian | 77 | 1.91% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.42% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 6 | 0.15% |
17815 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 958 | 5.81% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,796 | 16.97% |
| High School Diploma | 7,058 | 42.84% |
| No High School Diploma | 210 | 1.27% |
| GED or Alternate | 598 | 3.63% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,854 | 11.25% |
| Associates Degree | 1,123 | 6.82% |
| Masters Degree | 1,231 | 7.47% |
| Professional Degree | 267 | 1.62% |
| Doctorate Degree | 380 | 2.31% |
17815 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.02043152,-76.42668152 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Cities/Towns in 17815 | Almedia, Lime Ridge, Espy, Fernville, Jerseytown, Buckhorn, Lightstreet, Mainville, Rupert, Beaver Township (Columbia County), Madison Township (Columbia County), Main Township, Mount Pleasant Township (Columbia County), Hemlock Township, Scott Township (Columbia County), South Centre Township, Montour Township, North Centre Township, Bloomsburg (town), Orange Township, Catawissa Township, Greenwood Township (Columbia County), Mifflin Township (Columbia County), Black Creek Township, West Hemlock Township, Anthony Township (Montour County), Derry Township (Montour County) |
| Region | Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 136 Square Miles |
17815 Schools
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17815 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 67b - Northern Shale Valleys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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