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Espy, PA
Census-designated place in Columbia County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,624
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,806
ZIP codes
0
Espy and its ZIP codes
Espy at a glance
- Espy is about 6.2 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $79,038, close to the Pennsylvania median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $166,900 (34% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,101 a month.
Local data for Espy, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Espy, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,038
Poverty rate
2.3%
Median home value
$166,900
Median rent
$1,101/mo
Homeownership
74.0%
Bachelor's or higher
36.1%
Median age
49.5
Average commute
17.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (436), Irish Americans (203), Mexican Americans (125).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Columbia County. PPP loans are for Espy.
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
How people get to work
Espy, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.1%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home17.7%
Average one-way commute: 17.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Espy, 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
Cities near Espy
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BloomsburgTown | 1.7 mi | 4.3 |
| AlmediaCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.7 |
| LightstreetCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1 |
| MainvilleCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.7 |
| FernvilleCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.8 |
| RupertCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.9 |
| Lime RidgeCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.1 |
| CatawissaBorough | 4.2 mi | 0.5 |
| BuckhornCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.7 |
| OrangevilleBorough | 4.9 mi | 0.4 |
| MifflinvilleCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.6 |
| SlabtownCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.5 |
| Briar CreekBorough | 7.3 mi | 1.7 |
| Eyers GroveCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.2 |
| RohrsburgCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.7 |
| NumidiaCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Espy, PA in?
- Espy is in Columbia County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Espy, PA?
- About 1,624 people live in Espy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Espy?
- Nearby places include Bloomsburg (1.7 mi), Almedia (1.8 mi), Lightstreet (2.4 mi), Mainville (2.9 mi), Fernville (3.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023