New Columbia Formerly New Columbus, 2017
New Columbia’s story
200 years in pictures
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2017.
- 1826New Columbia is settled
New ColumbiaPA
3 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Erikcaw570 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
766
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$182K
Census ACS
Household income
$115K
median
Median age
56.2
years
Jobs based here
430
Balanced
Is New Columbia a good place to live?
New Columbia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes New Columbia stand out
Where New Columbia beats most towns.
Small town
766 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
White Deer TownshipTurbot TownshipMiltonNew Columbia
Getting set up
Moving to New Columbia: who provides what
New Columbia is unincorporated, so Union County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerPPL Electric Utilities18.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterPa American White Deer water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet8 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesUnion CountyUnion County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereUnion County Board of ElectionsUnion County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Feb 2025
ZIP code1785617856 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in New Columbia.
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in New Columbia is inland flooding, at a high overall level
In New Columbia, the risk rating from FEMA is 77 of 100, above both the Pennsylvania town median (30 of 100) and the median of U.S. towns (44 of 100). FEMA puts 83% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 6% to strong winds.
77risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingStrong wind
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
The climate in New Columbia brings four seasons and pleasant summers
Expect July afternoons of 85° and January nights of 20°, with about 29 inches of snow a winter.
29″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–38°
Spring38–61°
Summer60–82°
Fall42–63°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 26
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
New Columbia stands out in Pennsylvania and nationally, with the average trip to work shorter than most
Jobs in New Columbia grew by 219 from 2013 to 2023, reaching 430. In New Columbia, 0.4% of working residents work locally. For New Columbia, the median household income is $115,000. New Columbia: 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, against 7.6% in Pennsylvania’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns.
0%work in town
| New Columbia | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 14 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $115,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 2.2% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.4% | 6.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In New Columbia0%
Milton13%
Mahoning Township5%
Kelly Township5%
White Deer Township3%
13 mi
median commute distance
430
jobs based in New Columbia
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
How healthy New Columbia is
For adults in New Columbia, the share who smoke cigarettes is 19%. Among adults locally, 17% report frequent physical distress.
| New Columbia | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 19% | 19% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 24% | 23% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better13 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | New Columbia | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 11.2% | 7.7% |
| More uninsured adults | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.9% | 3.7% |
Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital
4 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
$420Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about New Columbia
16pages on New Columbia
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of New Columbia
About 1 of every 100 New Columbia residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
About New Columbia
Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, US
New Columbia is a census-designated place located in White Deer Township, Union County in the state of Pennsylvania. The community is located in eastern Union County along U.S. Route 15, very near to the West Branch Susquehanna River. As of the 2010 census the population was 1,013 residents.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 469 ft
- ZIP code
- 17856
Questions about New Columbia
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is New Columbia, PA a good place to live?
New Columbia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.