City

Bloomsburg, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Columbia County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥29,324Population
💰$66,145Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂34.9Median Age
🏠$216,700Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓40.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 32% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.1%Hispanic: 4.9%Black: 2%Asian: 1.7%Other: 1.7%Race
White89.1%
Hispanic4.9%
Black2.0%
Asian1.7%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
23%
25–44
21%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty16.4% ▲ 64% above avg
College Grads40.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 32% above avg
No HS Diploma68 (0.4%)
HS Graduate6,722 (40.8%)
Some College1,370 (8.3%)
Associates1,636 (9.9%)
Bachelors1,357 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree5,306 (32.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 40.8%Some College: 8.3%Associates: 9.9%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 32.2%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad40.8%
Some College8.3%
Associates9.9%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate32.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.5%Renter: 37.5%Tenure
Owner62.5%
Renter37.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,145 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$216,700 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$968/mo
Total Housing Units12,661
Vacant Units1,579

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
58%
About Bloomsburg, PA

Bloomsburg is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Columbia County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 29,324 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.9 years.

Economically, Bloomsburg is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,145 is near the national average. Approximately 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Bloomsburg is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $216,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $968 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bloomsburg is well-educated. 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.13%).

Bloomsburg, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Bloomsburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17815 29,324 $66,145 $216,700 $968 6.4% 40.5% 62.5%