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Castanea, PA
Census-designated place in Clinton County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,138
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
834
ZIP codes
0
Castanea and its ZIP codes
Castanea at a glance
- Castanea is about 2.9 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $63,229, 19% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $126,900 (50% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $969 a month.
Local data for Castanea, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Castanea, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,229
Poverty rate
7.2%
Median home value
$126,900
Median rent
$969/mo
Homeownership
80.2%
Bachelor's or higher
21.8%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
21.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (429), Italian Americans (147), Irish Americans (103).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clinton County. PPP loans are for Castanea.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,572
12,741 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,562
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$266M
FY 2026, $7,097 per person
How people get to work
Castanea, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.3%
- Carpooled11.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 21.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Castanea, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
557
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
336
2.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 18°F
41.7 inches of rain a year
Cities near Castanea
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lock HavenCity | 1.8 mi | 2.5 |
| FlemingtonBorough | 2 mi | 0.5 |
| DunnstownCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.8 |
| SalonaCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1 |
| RoteCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Mill HallBorough | 3.1 mi | 0.9 |
| McElhattanCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 3.6 |
| MackeyvilleCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1.7 |
| WoolrichCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1.2 |
| AvisBorough | 7.5 mi | 0.5 |
| ClintondaleCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.4 |
| Beech CreekBorough | 8.6 mi | 0.5 |
| TylersvilleCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.4 |
| LogantonBorough | 8.9 mi | 1.1 |
| EaglevilleCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.9 |
| LamarCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Castanea, PA in?
- Castanea is in Clinton County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Castanea, PA?
- About 1,138 people live in Castanea, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Castanea?
- Nearby places include Lock Haven (1.8 mi), Flemington (2 mi), Dunnstown (2 mi), Salona (2.8 mi), Rote (3.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023