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Rupert, PA
Census-designated place in Columbia County, Pennsylvania.
Population
164
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
181
ZIP codes
0
Rupert and its ZIP codes
Rupert at a glance
- Rupert is 38% less dense than Pennsylvania as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Columbia County. PPP loans are for Rupert.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -1.2 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
Environment and hazard risk
Rupert, 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 Rupert
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FernvilleCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 0.8 |
| CatawissaBorough | 1.8 mi | 0.5 |
| BloomsburgTown | 2.2 mi | 4.3 |
| BuckhornCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.7 |
| EspyCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.9 |
| LightstreetCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| AlmediaCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.7 |
| MainvilleCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.7 |
| SlabtownCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.5 |
| DanvilleBorough | 7.2 mi | 1.6 |
| Lime RidgeCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.1 |
| OrangevilleBorough | 7.8 mi | 0.4 |
| NumidiaCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.1 |
| ElysburgCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 2.9 |
| Eyers GroveCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.2 |
| RiversideBorough | 8.7 mi | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rupert, PA in?
- Rupert is in Columbia County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Rupert, PA?
- About 164 people live in Rupert, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rupert?
- Nearby places include Fernville (1.7 mi), Catawissa (1.8 mi), Bloomsburg (2.2 mi), Buckhorn (3 mi), Espy (3.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023