15521 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 15521, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

15521 is a zip code in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, which covers East St. Clair, Lincoln, Pleasantville, and West St. Clair, with a total population of 1,934 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 15521 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 15521.

The estimated population of people living in 15521 is 1,934, with a median age of 45.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 15521 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,934
+8.53%
+1.68%
2020
1,782
 -5.11% -
2019
1,878
+0.27%
-
2018
1,873
 -1.52% -
2017
1,902
 - -

Population of 15521 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 15521 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
97.3%
94.5%
 +2.96%
Black/African American
0%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.4%
1.5%
 -6.67%
Asian
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.3%
3.7%
 -64.86%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 15521 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 15521 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 15521 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 15521 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.8 -2.14% 45.4 0% 48.1 -1.23%
2020 46.8 +9.6% 45.4 +9.66% 48.7 +12.47%
2019 42.7 +3.89% 41.4 +4.28% 43.3 +4.59%
2018 41.1 -1.2% 39.7 -4.8% 41.4 0%
2017 41.6 - 41.7 - 41.4 -

The median age of the 15521 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 15521 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 88 +66.95% 117 -6.64% 155 104
10 to 19 187 -46.91% 134 -47.42% 112 72
20 to 29 109 +8.79% 103 +32.14% 112 133
30 to 39 79 -24.11% 112 -25.47% 59 83
40 to 49 134 1.77% 134 -7.86% 128 119
50 to 59 144 +14.6% 131 +26.73% 157 167
60 to 69 124 +24.21% 94 +55.54% 152 144
70+ 84 +27.14% 128 +6.57% 108 129

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 15521 zip code is $48,696.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 15521.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $68,750.00
  • 45 to 64
    $57,404.00
  • 65 and over
    $36,071.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 15521 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 15521, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 15521 is currently $68,053.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.12% of households in 15521 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 15521 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.70%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    33.00%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.29%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.32%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.89%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.68%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.12%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 15521 is $26,426.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 15521 by the total population of 15521.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 15521 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 15521 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    4.68%
  • Bachelor's degree
    14.05%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.50%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    75.15%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.61%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 15521 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 15521 zip over the age of 16 is 1,582.

Of those people, a total of 55.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 15521 is 54.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 15521 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 91 16.50% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 111 72.10% 3.80%
25 to 29 years 134 63.40% 1.20%
30 to 34 years 82 81.70% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 158 86.10% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 320 84.40% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 153 69.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 137 44.50% 4.90%
65 to 74 years 264 18.60% 14.30%
75 years and over 132 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 15521. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,562 54.90% 1.60%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 20 60.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 8 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,554 54.70% 1.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 15521 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 15521 is 856, with median earnings of $36,071.00.

Women in 15521 are earning approximately 64.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 856 $36,071.00
Male 462 $43,868.00
Female 394 $28,278.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 15521 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 60 $35,250.00
Business and Financial 8 $84,167.00
Computer and Mathematical 9 $53,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 5 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 36 $39,239.00
Legal 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 26 $20,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 20 $22,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 45 $46,625.00
Healthcare Support 24 $17,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 9 $68,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 34 $12,727.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 8 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 18 $15,714.00
Sales 98 $35,455.00
Office and Administrative Support 112 $31,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 38 $43,516.00
Construction and Extraction 57 $44,583.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 54 $36,667.00
Production 111 $29,698.00
Transportation and Material Moving 34 $63,750.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 15521 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 15521.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 37 $36,625.00 23 $27,159.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 8 $84,167.00
Computer and Mathematical 9 $53,750.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 4 $0.00 32 $39,130.00
Legal 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 3 $76,250.00 23 $19,792.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 20 $22,250.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 10 $69,167.00 35 $46,125.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 24 $17,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 8 $68,750.00 1 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 10 $6,250.00 24 $13,182.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 3 $0.00 15 $16,250.00
Sales 44 $66,250.00 54 $20,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 21 $17,386.00 91 $31,563.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 38 $43,516.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 57 $44,583.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 54 $36,667.00 0 $0.00
Production 71 $48,750.00 40 $28,448.00
Transportation and Material Moving 32 $64,063.00 2 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 706 households in 15521, with an average household size of 2.74 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 534 families living in the 15521 zip code with an average family size of 3.16 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 15521:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 445 55 34 172
Average Household Size 3.21 3.09 3.35 1.28
Total Families 445 55 34 0
Average Household Size 3.2 2.93 3 0

Poverty

Of the 534 families living in 15521, 7.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 15521:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 814 housing units in 15521.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 706 86.73%
Vacant 108 13.27%

8.11% of the total 814 housing units in 15521 are rental units. This is approximately 66 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 621 are occupied by the owner - or 76.29% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 15521 is $858.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 15521 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    19
  • Less than $500
    3
  • $500 to $999
    52
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    6
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    5
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 15521 is $157,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 15521 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    72
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    104
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    125
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    98
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    149
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    60
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    13
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 15521. The chart below shows the number of properties in 15521 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    182
  • 1940 to 1949
    34
  • 1950 to 1959
    59
  • 1960 to 1969
    84
  • 1970 to 1979
    89
  • 1980 to 1989
    89
  • 1990 to 1999
    173
  • 2000 to 2009
    77
  • 2010 to 2013
    27
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 15521 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    35
  • 1 vehicle available
    118
  • 2 vehicles available
    336
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    217

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 15521 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 15521 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 15521.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    44
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    59
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    45
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    117
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    98
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    108
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    115
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    89
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    22
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    35
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    19
  • 90 or more minutes
    43

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 15521 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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