Postal Code V2A - Penticton, British Columbia
British Columbia | Canada
| Primary City | Penticton |
| Area of Postal Code V2A | 299.5 km² |
| Population | 40,718 |
| Male Population | 19,254 (47.3%) |
| Female Population | 21,464 (52.7%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | +26.6% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | +12.3% |
| Median Age | 49.6 years |
| Male Median Age | 48.3 years |
| Female Median Age | 50.8 years |
| Area Codes | 250 |
| Postal Code Extensions | V2A 1A1, V2A 1A2, V2A 1A4, V2A 1A5, V2A 1A6, V2A 1A7, V2A 1A8, V2A 1A9, V2A 1B1, V2A 1B2 More |
| Timezone | Pacific Daylight Time |
| Coordinates | 49.48679852972412° / -119.5836589564476° |
| Related Postal Codes | V2B, V2C, V2E, V2G, V2H, V2J, V2K, V2L, V2M, V2N |
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Postal Code V2A - Penticton, British Columbia Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,166 | 35,095 | 36,268 | 37,530 | 40,718 | 42,613 | 44,351 |
| Population Density | 107.4 / km² | 117.2 / km² | 121.1 / km² | 125.3 / km² | 136 / km² | 142.3 / km² | 148.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code V2A - Penticton, British Columbia Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 12.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code V2A - Penticton, British Columbia | +26.6% | +16% | +12.3% |
| Penticton | +24.7% | +14.2% | +10.5% |
| British Columbia | +82.4% | +45.6% | +27.8% |
| Canada | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code V2A - Penticton, British Columbia Median Age
Median Age: 49.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code V2A - Penticton, British Columbia | 49.6 yrs | 50.8 yrs | 48.3 yrs |
| Penticton | 49.4 yrs | 50.7 yrs | 48 yrs |
| British Columbia | 42.3 yrs | 43.1 yrs | 41.4 yrs |
| Canada | 40.6 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code V2A Population Density
Population Density: 136 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code V2A | 40,718 | 299.5 km² | 136 / km² |
| Penticton | 36,208 | 45.7 km² | 792 / km² |
| British Columbia | 5 million | 978,582 km² | 5.1 / km² |
| Canada | 35.5 million | 9,875,295.4 km² | 3.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code V2A - Penticton, British Columbia Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1890 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Postal Code V2A - Penticton, British Columbia
Business Concentration in Postal Code V2A - Penticton, British Columbia
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code V2A - Penticton, British Columbia
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Accountants | 113 | 22.3 years |
| Car repair | 111 | 22.5 years |
| Clothing stores | 89 | 23.4 years |
| Construction of buildings | 131 | 21.5 years |
| Corporate management | 112 | 20.9 years |
| General contractors | 105 | 21 years |
| Hairdressers | 98 | 21.2 years |
| Health and medical | 146 | 22.6 years |
| Other accommodation | 117 | 23.5 years |
| Public administration | 126 | 28 years |
| Real estate | 233 | 21.3 years |
| Restaurants | 266 | 21.7 years |
| Shopping | 305 | 21.6 years |
Business distribution by price for Postal Code V2A - Penticton, British Columbia
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Postal Code V2A - Penticton, British Columbia Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $21,780 | $23,850 | $27,009 | $28,672 | $29,752 | $30,448 | $32,471 | $36,607 |
| Total GDP | $529.8M | $609.5M | $712.4M | $768.8M | $806.3M | $848.7M | $969.2M | $1.1B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Postal Code V2A CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code V2A | 578,348 tn | 14.2 tn | 1,931.3 tons/km² |
| Penticton | 514,012 tn | 14.2 tn | 11,240.2 tons/km² |
| British Columbia | 72,188,162 tn | 14.33 tn | 73.8 tons/km² |
| Canada | 521,999,336 tn | 14.7 tn | 52.9 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Postal Code V2A CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 578,348 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 14.2 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,931.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/18/17 | 9:27 PM | 3.1 | 88.6 km | 6,020 m | 23km WNW of Princeton, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 9/10/16 | 9:16 AM | 3.9 | 40.4 km | 1,000 m | 23km E of Oliver, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 12/30/13 | 6:59 AM | 3.2 | 99.5 km | 6,372 m | 29km WSW of Tonasket, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/07 | 6:47 AM | 3.2 | 99.5 km | 1,000 m | British Columbia, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 12/11/06 | 3:00 AM | 3.4 | 8.9 km | — | British Columbia, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 12/26/03 | 2:07 AM | 3.4 | 81.8 km | -600 m | Washington | usgs.gov |
| 8/20/03 | 1:33 AM | 3.2 | 73.2 km | 10,000 m | British Columbia, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 8/17/02 | 9:06 AM | 4.5 | 73.2 km | 10,000 m | British Columbia, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/00 | 2:01 AM | 3.1 | 74.3 km | 1,160 m | Washington | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/98 | 3:06 PM | 3.2 | 99 km | 5,000 m | British Columbia, Canada | usgs.gov |
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Postal Code Extensions (1,384)
Primary City
Penticton is a city in the Okanagan Valley of the Southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada, situated between Okanagan and Skaha Lakes. In 2006, its population was 31,909, while its census agglomeration population was 43,313.
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