City

Catawissa, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Columbia County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥5,528Population
💰$68,304Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂45.5Median Age
🏠$210,500Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓35.6%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 5%Asian: 0.6%Other: 0.9%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic5.0%
Asian0.6%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads35.6% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 10% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,778 (46.1%)
Some College363 (9.4%)
Associates328 (8.5%)
Bachelors346 (9%)
Graduate Degree1,025 (26.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 46.1%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 8.5%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 26.6%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad46.1%
Some College9.4%
Associates8.5%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate26.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.5%Renter: 22.5%Tenure
Owner77.5%
Renter22.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,304 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$210,500 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$774/mo
Total Housing Units2,705
Vacant Units390

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
65%
About Catawissa, PA

Catawissa is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Columbia County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,528 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.5 years.

Economically, Catawissa is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,304 is near the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Catawissa is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $210,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $774 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Catawissa is moderately educated. 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Catawissa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17820 5,528 $68,304 $210,500 $774 4.4% 35.6% 77.5%