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ZIP 17815

Pop. 29,790·Columbia County·241st most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,156/mo
Year-over-Year
+18.6%
Month-over-Month
+2.6%
vs US Median
-$809
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ZIP 17815 · $1,156
More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$830
1 BR
$990
2 BR
$1,200
3 BR
$1,560
4 BR+
$1,840
Research median
$1,200/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,872/yr
At $1,156/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyColumbia County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 18.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+18.6% YoY, +2.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 17815 (Bloomsburg, PA) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,790
Median income
$67,510
Median age
34.6
Renters
38%
Age distribution
15.6%
34.7%
19.8%
12.3%
17.5%
Under 1815.6%
18–3434.7%
35–5419.8%
55–6412.3%
65+17.5%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
89.3%
White89.3%
Black2%
Hispanic5.5%
Asian1.2%
Other2%
Education (25+)
40%
20.9%
32.9%
No HS diploma6.2%
HS diploma40%
Some college20.9%
Bachelor's+32.9%
Housing tenure
62%
38%
Owner62%
Renter38%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 17815 in Bloomsburg, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$56,942 → $67,510
up 18.6%
Population
29,131 → 29,790
up 2.3%
Renter share
37.5% → 38%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
33% → 32.9%
-0.1 pts
Median age
34 → 34.6
+0.6 yrs

Median household income climbed from $56,942 to $67,510 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.6% shift. Census counts show ZIP 17815 in Bloomsburg, PA adding about 659 residents over the five-year window, up 2.3% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 17815 covers Bloomsburg, PA. The median rent here is $1,156/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $990/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($67,510/yr), ZIP 17815 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 18.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 17815?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 17815 (Bloomsburg, PA) is $1,156. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 17815 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 17815's median rent of $1,156/mo is $809 (41%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 17815 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 17815 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #241 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,156/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 17815?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $46,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,156/mo in ZIP 17815. The local median household income is $67,510/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 17815?

Rent in ZIP 17815 has increased 18.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 17815 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 17815 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,156/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($67,510/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 17815 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 17815 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38% of ZIP 17815 households are renters, while 62% are owner-occupied. ZIP 17815 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 17815 compare to the rest of Bloomsburg?

ZIP 17815 is more affordable than Bloomsburg overall. At $1,156/mo, it's $1 below the Bloomsburg citywide median of $1,157/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 17815 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 17815 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,156/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 17815's median household income ($67,510/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 17815 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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