| City: | Aristes, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Columbia County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:34:55 PM |
| Population: | 279 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 272 / 570 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.8201, -76.3296 |
| Land Area: | 2.253 sq mi |
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Aristes is a small rural community in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, with a population of 279 and a median age of 55.8 years. This isn't a town with a defined territory. The ZIP code is a point location within the larger 17921 ZIP area. Most residents live in older homes: 76% of housing units were built before 1939.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no street delivery option anywhere in the area. The post office maintains 97 PO Boxes for 129 households, meaning 75% of local homes use PO Box mail. Two rural carrier routes provide delivery to some addresses, but PO Boxes remain the primary mail access method for most residents.
Aristes has an older, settled character. With a median age of 55.8 and just 2.2 people per household, this is a community of retirees and established residents. Nearly all homes are owner-occupied (91%), and the median household income of $77,917 is above the national average. No business establishments are registered here. It's a quiet residential community where 29% of workers work from home.
Mail addressed to Aristes, PA 17920 should use a PO Box number. Street delivery is not available in this area.
Street names reflect rural Pennsylvania character with nature-themed roads like Laurel Ln and Willow Rd alongside local surnames like Leiby and Weiser.
ZIP Code 17920 has 279 residents and 129 households (average 2.16 persons per household). The median age is 55.8 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.8% male and 46.2% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (98.2%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.0%, much lower than the state average of 10.9% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 279Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 246Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 123.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 129Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $150,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.16Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.22Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 294 | 315 | 336 | 347 | 337 | 363 | 359 | 353 | 338 | 278 | 255 | 242 | 208 | 246 |
| Decennial Census | 331 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 279 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 55.8
Male Median Age: 55
Female Median Age: 56.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 20 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 1 |
| Female | 5 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 10 |
| Total | 9 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 22 | 6 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 32 | 34 | 24 | 15 | 18 | 11 | 11 |
| White: | 274 | 100.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 274 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 150 | 53.76% | 55.0 years |
| Females: | 129 | 46.24% | 56.5 years |
| Total: | 279 | 100% | 55.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 233 | 94.72% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 13 | 5.28% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 246 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 246 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $56,161 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $47,500. Family households earn a median of $92,917 versus $48,472 for nonfamily households (a difference of $44,445). By gender, male median income is $79,167 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $79,167 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 52.2%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (28.4%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,161 | $51,042 | $46,875 | $52,500 | $44,063 | $43,594 | $46,250 | $47,679 | $47,500 | $37,232 | $44,773 | $47,375 | $77,917 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $58,750 | $58,750 | $58,125 | $64,000 | $60,625 | $55,625 | $67,500 | $68,000 | $63,750 | $49,500 | $62,321 | $85,000 | $113,750 | $92,917 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $19,167 | $11,750 | $12,054 | $25,313 | $25,833 | $23,333 | $28,333 | $32,768 | $33,472 | $34,375 | $37,019 | $40,156 | $48,056 | $48,472 |
| Median Male Income | $40,294 | $40,938 | $40,417 | $41,667 | $46,563 | $46,563 | $44,688 | $43,750 | $46,250 | $39,750 | $59,167 | $75,833 | $78,750 | $79,167 |
| Median Female Income | $30,078 | $24,904 | $24,896 | $33,250 | $37,083 | $57,143 | $57,321 | $60,417 | $56,667 | $57,083 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 116 | 50.88% |
| Unemployed: | 3 | 1.32% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 109 | 47.81% |
| Total: | 228 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 30 | 25.86% |
| Service: | 21 | 18.10% |
| Sales and Office: | 33 | 28.45% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 5 | 4.31% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 27 | 23.28% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 116 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $150,000, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $76,900 (105.20%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $64,100. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,075. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (38.98% with a mortgage, 61.02% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 12.59%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $73,100 | $83,200 | $91,000 | $90,200 | $84,100 | $82,500 | $75,000 | $80,400 | $85,900 | $85,800 | $114,600 | $140,100 | $146,100 | $150,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $338 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,075 | $850 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 46 | 38.98% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 72 | 61.02% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 118 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 118 | 87.41% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 17 | 12.59% |
| Total Housing Units: | 135 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 135 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 135 | 100% |
In 2024, 13.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 87.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 2.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 61.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 13.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 1.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 7.90 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (58.06%). College enrollment is 35.48%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 26 | 12.44% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 123 | 58.85% |
| Some college, no degree: | 16 | 7.66% |
| Associate's degree: | 15 | 7.18% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 27 | 12.92% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2 | 0.96% |
| Total: | 209 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 183 | 87.56% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 29 | 13.88% |
| Private Insurance: | 124 | 44.29% |
| Public Insurance: | 150 | 53.57% |
| No Insurance: | 6 | 2.14% |
| Total: | 280 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 274 | 97.86% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.3% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.9% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 9.5% | 10.4% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 13.9% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 18 | 58.06% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2 | 6.45% |
| College or graduate school: | 11 | 35.48% |
| Total: | 31 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 20 | 64.52% |
ZIP Code 17920 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 309Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 17920 is located in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, within the Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 14100) and Pennsylvania's 9th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 85,562 people, about 0.33% of whom live in ZIP Code 17920. It covers 2.253 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.023 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Bloomsburg-Berwick, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 14100Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 85,562Source: Census |
| MSA: | Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 2.253 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.023 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 09Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 5730.09 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4202968Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Aristes CDP; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 17920 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.