15801 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 15801, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

15801 is a zip code in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, which covers Brady, DuBois, Huston, and Sandy, with a total population of 20,275 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 15801 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 15801.

The estimated population of people living in 15801 is 20,275, with a median age of 45.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 15801 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
20,275
+7.44%
+6.99%
2020
18,871
 -0.77% -
2019
19,018
+0.34%
-
2018
18,953
+0.01%
-
2017
18,951
 - -

Population of 15801 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 15801 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
95.6%
95.6%
 0.00%
Black/African American
0.9%
1%
 -10.00%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
2.3%
2.4%
 -4.17%
Asian
0.7%
0.4%
 +75.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.5%
0.4%
 +25.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 15801 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 15801 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 15801 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 15801 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.3 +3.42% 42.7 +3.39% 47.3 +3.28%
2020 43.8 +1.62% 41.3 +5.63% 45.8 -1.08%
2019 43.1 -1.15% 39.1 -1.26% 46.3 -1.07%
2018 43.6 +1.87% 39.6 -0.25% 46.8 +4.7%
2017 42.8 - 39.7 - 44.7 -

The median age of the 15801 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 15801 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 9 841 +44.61% 1,061 -11.75% 1,237 905
10 to 19 1,387 -27.54% 1,122 +14.84% 985 1,289
20 to 29 1,339 +16.97% 1,072 +4.06% 1,576 1,113
30 to 39 1,048 -4.19% 1,010 +8.17% 1,003 1,088
40 to 49 1,088 +13.28% 1,365 -9.03% 1,228 1,239
50 to 59 1,309 +10.73% 1,320 -5.08% 1,450 1,249
60 to 69 1,049 +13.53% 1,315 +25.66% 1,188 1,648
70+ 1,107 +19.23% 1,518 +15.16% 1,325 1,752

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 15801 zip code is $56,197.00.

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 15801.

  • Under 25
    $36,847.00
  • 25 to 44
    $56,349.00
  • 45 to 64
    $71,733.00
  • 65 and over
    $51,250.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 15801 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 15801, 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 15801 is currently $70,926.00.

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.

2.73% of households in 15801 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 15801 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.87%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.79%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.30%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.11%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.45%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.75%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.73%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 15801 is $30,621.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 15801 by the total population of 15801.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 15801 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 15801 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
    14.06%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.77%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.45%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.88%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.85%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 15801 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 15801 zip over the age of 16 is 16,652.

Of those people, a total of 59.30% 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 15801 is 56.80%.

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 15801 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 793 37.30% 22.30%
20 to 24 years 1,347 77.40% 18.10%
25 to 29 years 1,342 90.40% 1.20%
30 to 34 years 1,101 79.60% 7.90%
35 to 44 years 1,863 84.80% 2.60%
45 to 54 years 2,910 83.40% 1.40%
55 to 59 years 1,383 76.60% 1.00%
60 to 64 years 1,610 56.80% 0.80%
65 to 74 years 2,304 15.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,999 5.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 15801. 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 16,128 58.90% 4.00%
Black or African American 92 57.60% 69.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2 50.00% 0.00%
Asian 137 56.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 292 87.00% 5.50%
Hispanic or Latino 347 83.60% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 16,051 58.80% 4.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 15801 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 15801 is 9,452, with median earnings of $34,249.00.

Women in 15801 are earning approximately 67.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,452 $34,249.00
Male 5,191 $42,037.00
Female 4,261 $28,182.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 15801 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 603 $56,134.00
Business and Financial 527 $44,679.00
Computer and Mathematical 39 $26,681.00
Architecture and Engineering 127 $92,375.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 60 $2,499.00
Community and Social Service 352 $49,750.00
Legal 45 $84,306.00
Educational and Library 596 $64,881.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 153 $30,208.00
Healthcare Practitioners 830 $42,048.00
Healthcare Support 331 $20,559.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 73 $2,847.00
Law Enforcement 73 $112,723.00
Food Preparation and Serving 643 $13,708.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 314 $29,559.00
Personal Care and Service 164 $9,750.00
Sales 819 $17,491.00
Office and Administrative Support 913 $29,205.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 14 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 364 $41,286.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 362 $27,129.00
Production 961 $32,226.00
Transportation and Material Moving 550 $40,169.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 15801 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 15801.

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 305 $55,532.00 298 $61,625.00
Business and Financial 310 $65,161.00 217 $34,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 8 $0.00 31 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 127 $92,375.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 60 $2,499.00
Community and Social Service 108 $24,091.00 244 $50,558.00
Legal 20 $0.00 25 $0.00
Educational and Library 350 $71,268.00 246 $46,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 71 $55,571.00 82 $20,769.00
Healthcare Practitioners 289 $103,862.00 541 $40,120.00
Healthcare Support 24 $22,143.00 307 $19,837.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 39 $0.00 34 $0.00
Law Enforcement 73 $112,723.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 121 $21,275.00 522 $12,167.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 281 $30,625.00 33 $11,172.00
Personal Care and Service 27 $5,568.00 137 $10,457.00
Sales 397 $40,245.00 422 $15,784.00
Office and Administrative Support 185 $34,602.00 728 $28,879.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00 4 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 364 $41,286.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 359 $27,158.00 3 $0.00
Production 791 $41,732.00 170 $24,375.00
Transportation and Material Moving 525 $40,434.00 25 $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 8,220 households in 15801, with an average household size of 2.42 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 5,073 families living in the 15801 zip code with an average family size of 3.11 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 15801:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,930 337 806 3,147
Average Household Size 3.18 3.91 2.88 1.19
Total Families 3,930 337 806 0
Average Household Size 3.17 3.39 2.7 0

Poverty

Of the 5,073 families living in 15801, 7.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 15801:

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 10,123 housing units in 15801.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,220 81.20%
Vacant 1,903 18.80%

21.92% of the total 10,123 housing units in 15801 are rental units. This is approximately 2,219 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,878 are occupied by the owner - or 58.07% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 15801 is $786.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 15801 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
    123
  • Less than $500
    355
  • $500 to $999
    1,310
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    452
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    88
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    14
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 15801 is $130,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 15801 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    484
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,759
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,059
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,132
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    851
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    404
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    187
  • $1,000,000 or more
    2

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 15801. The chart below shows the number of properties in 15801 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,502
  • 1940 to 1949
    570
  • 1950 to 1959
    947
  • 1960 to 1969
    985
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,276
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,264
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,481
  • 2000 to 2009
    755
  • 2010 to 2013
    343
  • 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 15801 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    643
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,646
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,214
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,717

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 15801 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 15801 that commute to work in a particular way.

18.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 15801.

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
    616
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,057
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,963
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,720
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    824
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    168
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    511
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    182
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    119
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    254
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    179
  • 90 or more minutes
    209

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 15801 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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