ZIP Code 17815 - Bloomsburg Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 17815 is located in Bloomsburg Pennsylvania. Portions of 17815 are also in Almedia and Lime Ridge and Espy and Fernville and Jerseytown and Buckhorn and Lightstreet and Mainville and Rupert and Beaver Township (Columbia County) and Madison Township (Columbia County) and Main Township and Mount Pleasant Township (Columbia County) and Hemlock Township and Scott Township (Columbia County) and South Centre Township and Montour Township and North Centre Township and Bloomsburg (town) and Orange Township and Catawissa Township and Greenwood Township (Columbia County) and Mifflin Township (Columbia County) and Black Creek Township and West Hemlock Township and Anthony Township (Montour County) and Derry Township (Montour County). 17815 is primarily within Columbia County, with some portions in Luzerne County and Montour County. Regionally, 17815 is located in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area.
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 |
ZIP Code 17815 Map
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 4.1%.
| 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 (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 92.29% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 88.73% |
17815 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | 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/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | 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 | 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 | AlmediaLime RidgeEspyFernvilleJerseytownBuckhornLightstreetMainvilleRupertBeaver Township (Columbia County)Madison Township (Columbia County)Main TownshipMount Pleasant Township (Columbia County)Hemlock TownshipScott Township (Columbia County)South Centre TownshipMontour TownshipNorth Centre TownshipBloomsburg (town)Orange TownshipCatawissa TownshipGreenwood Township (Columbia County)Mifflin Township (Columbia County)Black Creek TownshipWest Hemlock TownshipAnthony 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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