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Columbia, PA
Borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 17512.
Population
10,278
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
4,258
ZIP codes
1
Columbia and its ZIP codes
Columbia at a glance
- Columbia is about 15 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 85th most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $54,437 a year, 30% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $196,500 (23% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,075 a month.
Local data for Columbia, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Columbia, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,437
Poverty rate
21.4%
Median home value
$196,500
Median rent
$1,075/mo
Homeownership
52.8%
Bachelor's or higher
17.4%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,354), Puerto Ricans (1,751), Irish Americans (1,275).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lancaster County. PPP loans are for Columbia.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,459
254,207 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,628
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.6B
FY 2026, $6,514 per person
PPP loans
$28.9M
337 loans, 3,236 jobs reported
How people get to work
Columbia, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.7%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked6.5%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Columbia, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,011
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
678
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 19°F
45.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
ZIP codes in Columbia
1 in or overlapping Columbia. Population shown
Cities near Columbia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WrightsvilleBorough | 2 mi | 0.7 |
| Washington BoroCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 1.9 |
| MariettaBorough | 3.3 mi | 0.7 |
| MountvilleBorough | 3.5 mi | 0.9 |
| East ProspectBorough | 4.4 mi | 0.3 |
| MaytownCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 3.7 |
| Mount JoyBorough | 5.3 mi | 2.4 |
| SalungaCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.8 |
| HallamBorough | 6 mi | 0.7 |
| YorkanaBorough | 6.1 mi | 0.2 |
| LandisvilleCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.3 |
| RheemsCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.4 |
| RohrerstownCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.2 |
| StonybrookCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.9 |
| MillersvilleBorough | 8 mi | 1.9 |
| YorklynCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Columbia, PA in?
- Columbia is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Columbia, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Columbia include 17512.
- What is the population of Columbia, PA?
- About 10,278 people live in Columbia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Columbia?
- Nearby places include Wrightsville (2 mi), Washington Boro (2.7 mi), Marietta (3.3 mi), Mountville (3.5 mi), East Prospect (4.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023