17856 ZIP Code
New Columbia, Pennsylvania
January 18, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 17856 |
| City/Town: | New Columbia |
| County: | Union |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 3,107 |
| Median Household Income: | $76,083 |
| Per Capita Income: | $52,712 |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,441 |
| Median Home Value: | $179,700 |
| Land Area: | 48.8 sq miles
126.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.0450, -77.0081 |
Population Information (17856 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 3,107 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 1,481 | 47.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 1,626 | 52.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 49.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 81 | 2.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 47 | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 164 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 233 | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 210 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 232 | 7.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 394 | 12.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 685 | 22.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 271 | 8.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 258 | 8.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 400 | 12.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 94 | 3.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 38 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (17856 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $179,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $781 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 1,441 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 1,361 | 94.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 80 | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,211 | 89.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 150 | 11.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (17856 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 2,372 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 40 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 314 | 13.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,162 | 49.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 276 | 11.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 164 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 389 | 16.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 27 | 1.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (17856 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $76,083 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $90,930 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $106,360 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $52,712 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (17856 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 1,950 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 1,885 | 96.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 65 | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 794 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,403 | 74.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 311 | 16.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 171 | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (17856 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,029 | 97.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 23 | 0.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 11 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 5 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 0 | 0.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 39 | 1.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 20 | 0.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 0 | 0.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (17856 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 14 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 42 | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 150 | 11.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 39 | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 154 | 11.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 249 | 18.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 242 | 17.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 270 | 19.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 102 | 7.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 99 | 7.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (17856 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,713 | 90.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 89 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 13 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 36 | 1.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (17856 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 48 | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 93 | 4.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 332 | 17.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 44 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 106 | 5.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 48 | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 39 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 136 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 51 | 2.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 403 | 21.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 206 | 10.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 165 | 8.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 214 | 11.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (17856 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (17856 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 2,823 | 90.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 2,401 | 77.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 707 | 22.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 284 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (17856 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,013 | 74.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 450 | 33.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 375 | 27.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 26 | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 88 | 6.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (17856 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,143 | 79.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 31 | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 41 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 226 | 15.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (17856 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 82 | 5.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 120 | 8.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 301 | 20.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 201 | 13.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 298 | 20.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 47 | 3.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 127 | 8.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 89 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 176 | 12.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (17856 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 59 | 4.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 221 | 15.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 791 | 54.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 309 | 21.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 61 | 4.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (17856 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 202 | 14.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 121 | 8.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 403 | 29.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 485 | 35.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 42 | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 58 | 4.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 20 | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 30 | 2.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (17856 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 24 | 1.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 407 | 29.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 649 | 47.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 281 | 20.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (17856 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 174 | 14.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 164 | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 356 | 29.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 339 | 28.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 140 | 11.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 38 | 3.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (17856 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,309 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $395 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $781 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.36 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.68 | 2.38 |
Households (17856 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 1,361 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 785 | 57.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 210 | 15.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 246 | 18.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 301 | 22.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 294 | 21.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 456 | 33.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.28 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.75 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (17856 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 1,301 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 245 | 18.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 825 | 63.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 36 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 195 | 15.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 360 | 27.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (17856 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 324 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 19 | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 109 | 33.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 105 | 32.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 91 | 28.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (17856 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 2,711 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 168 | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 3,107 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 418 | 13.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 250 | 59.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 168 | 40.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (17856 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 3,047 | 98.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 49 | 1.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 33 | 67.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 16 | 32.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (17856 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 3,096 | 99.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 15 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 11 | 73.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 11 | 73.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 11 | 73.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 0 | 0.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 6 | 40.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (17856 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,026 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 3,026 | 100.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 0 | 0.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 0 | 0.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (17856 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 1,361 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,222 | 89.8% | 89.4% |
New Columbia, PA17856