The 17856 ZIP Code is primarily associated with New Columbia, PA (Union County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 3,161. An estimated 26.2% of residents in the 17856 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 44.7 years. In this Pennsylvania region, an estimated 17.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $29,365. The median household income is at $62,609, while an estimated 12% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line.
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In ZIP Code 17856, 91.0% of the population graduated high school, while 17.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 52.4% in this Union County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 52.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 12.9% |
| Associate's degree | 7.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 14.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 3.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 17856 are older than average. The median age of 44.7 years in ZIP Code 17856 is approximately 17.32% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 26.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.9% of the population in 17856 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 14.6% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.4% of 17856 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 9.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 9.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 14.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.5% |
| 85 years and over | 0.4% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 17856 is $62,609, while the region's mean household income is $77,264. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,365. The per capita income in ZIP Code 17856 of $29,365 is approximately 14.52% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,352. An estimated 11.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately24.21% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.6% of the population in 17856 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.6% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 2.3% of 17856 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 6.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 22.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 17.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 16.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 17856, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.9% of 17856 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 17856 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.5%), followed by Black or African American (0.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 17856, 99.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Union County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 99.1% |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 17856, an estimated 23.3% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 15.8% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 1.4% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Union County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 15.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 23.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 7.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 13.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 12.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 15.2% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 17856 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 35.7% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 17856 is high blood pressure, as approximately 33.7% of adults 18 and older in this Union County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 30.8% |
| High blood pressure | 33.7% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.5% |
| Current asthma | 11.2% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 11.8% |
| High cholesterol | 35.7% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 17856 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 83.4% of those 18 and above in 17856 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 17856 include obesity (37.6% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (37.6% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.2% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 79.6% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 75.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.4% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 59.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.1% |
| Current smoking | 23.2% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 30.5% |
| Obesity | 37.6% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 37.6% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 17856 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.63 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 12.38% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 29.74% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 17856 | 8.2¢/kWh | 2.76¢/kWh | 0.64¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 17.02¢/kWh | 11.15¢/kWh | 8¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 17856 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.19 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.26 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.77 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.11 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.43 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.48 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.92 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.7 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.02 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.4 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.42 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.85 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 17856, 57.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.9 minutes. Approximately 24.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 17856 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.6% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.8% of 17856 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 3.5% |
| Construction | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 17.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.1% |
| Retail trade | 9.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.9% |
| Information | 0.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 24.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.3% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.0% |
| Public administration | 8.3% |