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ZIP Code 15542

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 1,096

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 15542

What is the median household income in 15542?
The median household income in 15542 is $51,827 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 15542?
The poverty rate in 15542 is 8.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 15542?
$105,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 15542?
The median gross rent in 15542 is $746 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 15542 residents have a college degree?
9.8% of adults in 15542 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,096
Median Income
$51,827
Median Home Value
$105,400
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.8%
Median Age
49.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$1,157 (+2.3%) Home Value: +$25,400 (+31.8%) Poverty Rate: -3.9 pp (-31.5%) Bachelor's+: +1.2 pp (+14%) Unemployment: -1.3 pp (-18.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 1,096
Median Age 49.0
Female 46.1%
Race & Ethnicity
White (non-Hisp.) 95.2% Asian 0.5% Two or More 4.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $51,827 ±$11,841
Per Capita Income $67,963
Median Family Income $59,063
Poverty Rate 8.5%
Child Poverty Rate 13.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 16.0%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 18.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.7%
$10–15k
4.0%
$15–25k
8.7%
$25–35k
17.8%
$35–50k
14.7%
$50–75k
19.8%
$75–100k
14.3%
$100–150k
10.5%
$150–200k
4.7%
$200k+
2.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 523
Owner-Occupied 91.3%
Renter-Occupied 8.7%
Vacancy Rate 14.1%
Median Home Value $105,400
Median Gross Rent $746
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 11.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 31.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
16.8%
$50–100k
30.5%
$100–200k
13.2%
$200–300k
13.9%
$300–500k
8.0%
$500k–$1M
2.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
14.3%
$500–1k
45.7%
$1–1.5k
40.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
1.8%
1 vehicle
29.0%
2 vehicles
47.4%
3+
21.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
79.2%
2–4 units
1.7%
5–19 units
2.9%
Mobile home
16.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
41.5%
1940–1969
5.2%
1970–1999
11.7%
2000–2009
5.4%
2010+
4.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 93.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 9.8%
Graduate Degree 2.5%
Some College / Associate 10.1%
Less Than High School 0.9%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 61.2%
Unemployment Rate 5.8%
Work from Home 1.0%
Self-Employed 6.3%
Government Workers 10.0%
Private For-Profit 82.7%
Industry
Manufacturing
27.4%
Edu/Health
19.4%
Construction
10.6%
Retail
8.3%
Prof. Services
8.1%
Agriculture
5.8%
Arts/Entmt.
5.6%
Transportation
4.6%
Public Admin
2.5%
Wholesale
2.3%
Finance
1.0%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
Management
24.6%
Sales
23.0%
Production
20.3%
Construction
16.5%
Food Prep
15.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 24.9 min
Drove Alone 85.8%
Carpool 10.3%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 1.0%
Walked 2.8%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 449
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 58.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 11.4%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.0%
5–9
5.6%
10–14
8.0%
15–19
3.8%
20–24
5.7%
25–34
6.3%
35–44
10.7%
45–54
12.1%
55–64
9.8%
65–74
11.3%
75–84
18.2%
85+
5.2%
Under 18: 20.3% Working age (18–64): 79.7% 65 and over: 23.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.4%
Naturalized Citizen 75.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
75.0%
Europe
25.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.4%
With a Disability 14.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 93.8%
Uninsured 6.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 70.2%
Has a Computer 80.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 95.3%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023