| ZIP Code | 17820 |
|---|---|
| City | Catawissa |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Columbia County |
| Area Code | 272/570 |
| Elevation | 779 ft |
| Latitude | 40.895639 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.403739 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.39 |
| Below Poverty | 8.3% ▼ 17% below avg |
| College Grads | 35.6% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.4% ▼ 10% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 16 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,778 (46.1%) |
| Some College | 363 (9.4%) |
| Associates | 328 (8.5%) |
| Bachelors | 346 (9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,025 (26.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,304 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $210,500 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $774/mo ↓ 2% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,705 |
| Vacant Units | 390 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,705 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 390 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
ZIP code 17820 is located in Catawissa, Pennsylvania, within Columbia County. With a population of 5,528, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.5 years. Economically, 17820 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,304 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 17820 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $210,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $774 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 17820 is primarily White (93.49%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.3%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 17820 stands at 4.4%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 17820 in Catawissa, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,528 residents, a median household income of $68,304, and a median home value of $210,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.