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Lightstreet, PA
Census-designated place in Columbia County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,156
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,185
ZIP codes
0
Lightstreet and its ZIP codes
Lightstreet at a glance
- Lightstreet is about 4.1 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $70,739 a year, 9% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,400 (34% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,132 a month.
Local data for Lightstreet, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lightstreet, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,739
Poverty rate
10.2%
Median home value
$168,400
Median rent
$1,132/mo
Homeownership
79.1%
Bachelor's or higher
31.2%
Median age
44.4
Average commute
24.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (279), Irish Americans (218), Polish Americans (93).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Columbia County. PPP loans are for Lightstreet.
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
Lightstreet, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.7%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home28.7%
Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lightstreet, 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
80° / 16°F
48.4 inches of rain a year
Cities near Lightstreet
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EspyCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.9 |
| AlmediaCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.7 |
| OrangevilleBorough | 2.5 mi | 0.4 |
| BloomsburgTown | 3.4 mi | 4.3 |
| Lime RidgeCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1.1 |
| FernvilleCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.8 |
| BuckhornCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.7 |
| MainvilleCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.7 |
| RupertCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.9 |
| MifflinvilleCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1.6 |
| RohrsburgCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.7 |
| CatawissaBorough | 6.4 mi | 0.5 |
| Eyers GroveCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Briar CreekBorough | 6.7 mi | 1.7 |
| MillvilleBorough | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| StillwaterBorough | 7.9 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lightstreet, PA in?
- Lightstreet is in Columbia County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Lightstreet, PA?
- About 1,156 people live in Lightstreet, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lightstreet?
- Nearby places include Espy (2.4 mi), Almedia (2.5 mi), Orangeville (2.5 mi), Bloomsburg (3.4 mi), Lime Ridge (3.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023