15701 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 15701, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

15701 is a zip code in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, which covers Armstrong, Brush Valley, Center, Cherryhill, Creekside, Indiana, Rayne, Washington, and White, with a total population of 30,535 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 15701 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 15701.

The estimated population of people living in 15701 is 30,535, with a median age of 37.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 15701 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
30,535
 -8.74% -10.76%
2020
33,460
 -1.74% -
2019
34,052
 -0.39% -
2018
34,184
 -0.09% -
2017
34,215
 - -

Population of 15701 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 15701 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
90%
89.3%
 +0.78%
Black/African American
3.6%
4.9%
 -26.53%
Native
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
1.6%
1.7%
 -5.88%
Asian
2.1%
1.8%
 +16.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.4%
1.9%
 +26.32%
Other
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 15701 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 15701 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 15701 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 15701 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.7 +16% 33.2 +8.5% 42.4 +18.44%
2020 32.5 +4.84% 30.6 +3.73% 35.8 +5.29%
2019 31 -1.27% 29.5 -0.34% 34 +0.59%
2018 31.4 -1.26% 29.6 -0.34% 33.8 -0.29%
2017 31.8 - 29.7 - 33.9 -

The median age of the 15701 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 15701 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 1,120 +24.57% 1,137 -15.86% 1,409 942
10 to 19 2,744 -32.2% 3,096 -50.14% 1,935 1,645
20 to 29 4,817 -19.02% 3,606 -14.45% 3,945 3,059
30 to 39 1,608 +10.69% 1,332 +6.4% 1,775 1,417
40 to 49 1,574 0.61% 1,560 -24.36% 1,571 1,185
50 to 59 2,069 -6.81% 2,128 -5.56% 1,925 1,999
60 to 69 1,764 +5.03% 1,862 +3.97% 1,796 1,931
70+ 1,524 +2.15% 2,274 +7.53% 1,553 2,448

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 15701 zip code is $51,430.00.

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 15701.

  • Under 25
    $21,142.00
  • 25 to 44
    $60,744.00
  • 45 to 64
    $69,099.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,151.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 15701 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 15701, 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 15701 is currently $73,214.00.

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.

3.19% of households in 15701 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 15701 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    26.08%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.04%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.45%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.43%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.82%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.98%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.19%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 15701 is $31,655.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 15701 by the total population of 15701.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 15701 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 15701 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
    19.37%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30.81%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.51%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    43.10%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.21%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 15701 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 15701 zip over the age of 16 is 26,712.

Of those people, a total of 55.70% 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 15701 is 52.50%.

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 15701 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,108 41.40% 16.50%
20 to 24 years 4,768 61.30% 7.80%
25 to 29 years 2,236 78.70% 5.40%
30 to 34 years 1,534 75.80% 5.20%
35 to 44 years 3,124 81.60% 1.20%
45 to 54 years 3,128 76.70% 5.00%
55 to 59 years 2,086 71.10% 3.90%
60 to 64 years 1,860 52.10% 2.70%
65 to 74 years 3,180 20.70% 11.20%
75 years and over 2,688 3.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 15701. 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 24,285 56.70% 5.30%
Black or African American 934 35.90% 11.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 15 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 571 63.70% 15.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 3 0.00% 0.00%
Other 189 31.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 715 47.70% 5.00%
Hispanic or Latino 380 52.60% 4.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 24,083 56.70% 5.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 15701 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 15701 is 14,016, with median earnings of $31,696.00.

Women in 15701 are earning approximately 57.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 14,016 $31,696.00
Male 7,462 $42,125.00
Female 6,554 $24,157.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 15701 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 927 $65,237.00
Business and Financial 465 $59,306.00
Computer and Mathematical 246 $34,265.00
Architecture and Engineering 276 $47,931.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 126 $49,185.00
Community and Social Service 404 $55,486.00
Legal 86 $35,526.00
Educational and Library 1,330 $51,442.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 189 $8,527.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,193 $55,091.00
Healthcare Support 356 $19,200.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 113 $3,582.00
Law Enforcement 136 $47,368.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,671 $8,968.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 392 $28,487.00
Personal Care and Service 528 $9,366.00
Sales 1,414 $31,944.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,450 $29,658.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 104 $2,499.00
Construction and Extraction 554 $55,833.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 387 $44,886.00
Production 590 $43,714.00
Transportation and Material Moving 621 $16,649.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 15701 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 15701.

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 621 $66,424.00 306 $63,229.00
Business and Financial 180 $56,333.00 285 $68,142.00
Computer and Mathematical 154 $32,500.00 92 $39,265.00
Architecture and Engineering 251 $44,141.00 25 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 67 $49,875.00 59 $48,993.00
Community and Social Service 136 $26,471.00 268 $63,304.00
Legal 37 $41,583.00 49 $34,083.00
Educational and Library 485 $68,981.00 845 $19,306.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 130 $7,857.00 59 $23,839.00
Healthcare Practitioners 388 $79,259.00 805 $46,660.00
Healthcare Support 37 $0.00 319 $17,399.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 71 $4,179.00 42 $2,499.00
Law Enforcement 121 $49,125.00 15 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 777 $11,510.00 894 $8,698.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 192 $31,429.00 200 $27,847.00
Personal Care and Service 180 $19,677.00 348 $7,917.00
Sales 875 $52,854.00 539 $21,068.00
Office and Administrative Support 301 $24,323.00 1,149 $30,166.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 19 $39,861.00 85 $2,499.00
Construction and Extraction 543 $55,417.00 11 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 387 $44,886.00 0 $0.00
Production 542 $44,296.00 48 $20,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 545 $15,720.00 76 $17,436.00

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 12,702 households in 15701, with an average household size of 2.23 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 6,364 families living in the 15701 zip code with an average family size of 2.99 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 15701:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,961 466 937 6,338
Average Household Size 3.08 3.02 3.03 1.38
Total Families 4,961 466 937 0
Average Household Size 3.06 2.63 2.83 0

Poverty

Of the 6,364 families living in 15701, 4.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 15701:

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 15,123 housing units in 15701.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 12,702 83.99%
Vacant 2,421 16.01%

32.39% of the total 15,123 housing units in 15701 are rental units. This is approximately 4,898 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,381 are occupied by the owner - or 48.81% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 15701 is $747.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 15701 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
    423
  • Less than $500
    694
  • $500 to $999
    3,425
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    569
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    134
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    50
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    26
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 15701 is $153,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 15701 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    496
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,453
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,600
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,573
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,498
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    691
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    59
  • $1,000,000 or more
    11

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 15701. The chart below shows the number of properties in 15701 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,245
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,128
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,093
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,534
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,686
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,789
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,803
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,175
  • 2010 to 2013
    670
  • 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 15701 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,171
  • 1 vehicle available
    5,179
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,984
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,368

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 15701 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 15701 that commute to work in a particular way.

19.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 15701.

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
    947
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    3,082
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,818
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,056
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    792
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    363
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    655
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    252
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    173
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    619
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    728
  • 90 or more minutes
    286

Summary

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