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Ranshaw, PA
Census-designated place in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Population
708
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
5,136
ZIP codes
0
Ranshaw and its ZIP codes
Ranshaw at a glance
- Ranshaw is about 18 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,349, 32% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $69,100 (73% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $925 a month.
Housing and community stats
Ranshaw, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,349
Poverty rate
4.7%
Median home value
$69,100
Median rent
$925/mo
Homeownership
87.7%
Bachelor's or higher
2.7%
Median age
30.4
Average commute
42.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (103), Polish Americans (89), German Americans (42).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Northumberland County. PPP loans are for Ranshaw.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,239
26,997 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,987
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$625M
FY 2026, $6,815 per person
How people get to work
Ranshaw, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.4%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home21.1%
Average one-way commute: 42.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ranshaw, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
399
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
365
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
48.0 inches of rain a year
Cities near Ranshaw
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MarshalltonCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 0.9 |
| ShamokinCity | 2 mi | 0.8 |
| KulpmontBorough | 2.5 mi | 1 |
| Tharptown (Uniontown)Census-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Fairview-FerndaleCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.9 |
| Marion HeightsBorough | 3.1 mi | 0.2 |
| EdgewoodCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.5 |
| StrongCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0 |
| Locust GapCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.2 |
| AtlasCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.3 |
| Mount CarmelBorough | 5.6 mi | 0.7 |
| ElysburgCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 2.9 |
| Wilburton Number OneCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.2 |
| LavelleCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.1 |
| TrevortonCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 4.3 |
| LocustdaleCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ranshaw, PA in?
- Ranshaw is in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Ranshaw, PA?
- About 708 people live in Ranshaw, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ranshaw?
- Nearby places include Marshallton (1 mi), Shamokin (2 mi), Kulpmont (2.5 mi), Tharptown (Uniontown) (2.8 mi), Fairview-Ferndale (3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023