ZIP Code 17820 - Catawissa Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 17820 is located in Catawissa Pennsylvania. Portions of 17820 are also in Numidia and Slabtown and Locust Township and Roaring Creek Township and Catawissa Township and Franklin Township (Columbia County) and Cleveland Township and Mayberry Township and Main Township. 17820 is primarily within Columbia County, with some portions in Montour County. Regionally, 17820 is located in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area.
ZIP Code 17820 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Catawissa |
| Primary County | Columbia County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 5,317 |
| Area Code(s) | 272 / 570 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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17820 Demographics
17820 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 17820 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 17820 is White. The current unemployment level in 17820 is 4.1%.
| Population | 5,317 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.5% |
| Population Density | 63 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,319 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $62,857 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $397,450 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 95.47% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 95.22% |
17820 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,102 | 95.47% |
| Black | 8 | 0.15% |
| Hispanic | 213 | 3.99% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.07% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
17820 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,195 | 97.08% |
| Black | 6 | 0.49% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 1.87% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.41% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.16% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
17820 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 175 | 4.83% |
| Bachelor Degree | 482 | 13.31% |
| High School Diploma | 1,811 | 50.03% |
| No High School Diploma | 40 | 1.1% |
| GED or Alternate | 147 | 4.06% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 366 | 10.11% |
| Associates Degree | 351 | 9.7% |
| Masters Degree | 187 | 5.17% |
| Professional Degree | 24 | 0.66% |
| Doctorate Degree | 37 | 1.02% |
17820 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.90398788, -76.41494751 |
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| Region | Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 84 Square Miles |
17820 Schools
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17820 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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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