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Aristes, PA
Census-designated place in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 17920.
Population
246
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
471
ZIP codes
1
Aristes and its ZIP codes
Aristes at a glance
- Aristes is 62% denser than Pennsylvania as a whole.
Local data for Aristes, PA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Columbia County. PPP loans are for Aristes.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,260
24,066 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,347
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$503M
FY 2026, $7,767 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Aristes, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
385
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
490
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
48.0 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Aristes
1 in or overlapping Aristes. Population shown
Cities near Aristes
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CentraliaBorough | 0.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Wilburton Number TwoCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.1 |
| AshlandBorough | 2.4 mi | 1.7 |
| Wilburton Number OneCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Fountain SpringsCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.6 |
| LocustdaleCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.1 |
| GirardvilleBorough | 3.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Mount CarmelBorough | 4 mi | 0.7 |
| LavelleCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.1 |
| GordonBorough | 4.6 mi | 0.6 |
| AtlasCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.3 |
| StrongCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0 |
| NumidiaCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1.1 |
| EnglewoodCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.5 |
| FrackvilleBorough | 6 mi | 0.6 |
| Locust GapCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Aristes, PA in?
- Aristes is in Columbia County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Aristes, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Aristes include 17920.
- What is the population of Aristes, PA?
- About 246 people live in Aristes, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Aristes?
- Nearby places include Centralia (0.8 mi), Wilburton Number Two (1.3 mi), Ashland (2.4 mi), Wilburton Number One (2.9 mi), Fountain Springs (3.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023