15825 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 15825, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

15825 is a zip code in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, which covers Brookville, Clover, Eldred, Heath, Knox, Oliver, Pine Creek, Polk, Rose, Union, Warsaw, and Washington, with a total population of 9,652 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 15825 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 15825.

The estimated population of people living in 15825 is 9,652, with a median age of 42.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 15825 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,652
+4.58%
+8.18%
2020
9,229
+3.46%
-
2019
8,920
 -0.63% -
2018
8,977
+0.62%
-
2017
8,922
 - -

Population of 15825 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 15825 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%
96.8%
 -1.24%
Black/African American
0.5%
0.4%
 +25.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.2%
1.6%
 +37.50%
Asian
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.7%
1%
 +70.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 15825 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 15825 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 15825 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 15825 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.6 +0.47% 40.5 -2.64% 45.5 +2.71%
2020 42.4 -0.24% 41.6 +0.24% 44.3 -1.12%
2019 42.5 -2.75% 41.5 -1.89% 44.8 -1.97%
2018 43.7 -3.1% 42.3 -1.63% 45.7 -2.56%
2017 45.1 - 43 - 46.9 -

The median age of the 15825 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 15825 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 9 414 +36.87% 451 +8.31% 588 483
10 to 19 498 +12.22% 549 -28.8% 555 407
20 to 29 537 +13.1% 429 +33.72% 608 585
30 to 39 527 +32.1% 429 +31.4% 716 580
40 to 49 567 +12.49% 640 -27.25% 639 481
50 to 59 621 +2.51% 653 +12.97% 636 727
60 to 69 641 -2.81% 508 +21.9% 602 622
70+ 572 +12.3% 886 -11.66% 639 784

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 15825 zip code is $58,534.00.

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 15825.

  • Under 25
    $29,844.00
  • 25 to 44
    $59,189.00
  • 45 to 64
    $71,746.00
  • 65 and over
    $48,333.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 15825 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 15825, 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 15825 is currently $74,801.00.

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.

3.31% of households in 15825 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 15825 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.03%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.35%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.01%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.27%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.12%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.91%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.31%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 15825 is $31,031.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 15825 by the total population of 15825.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 15825 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 15825 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
    9.29%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.47%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.07%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    64.04%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.13%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 15825 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 15825 zip over the age of 16 is 7,962.

Of those people, a total of 61.80% 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 15825 is 58.40%.

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 15825 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 343 51.00% 7.40%
20 to 24 years 531 86.80% 8.70%
25 to 29 years 662 86.40% 4.00%
30 to 34 years 667 79.50% 4.90%
35 to 44 years 1,192 82.80% 8.10%
45 to 54 years 1,129 88.80% 2.90%
55 to 59 years 791 77.50% 6.00%
60 to 64 years 580 51.20% 5.10%
65 to 74 years 1,112 21.00% 2.10%
75 years and over 955 4.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 15825. 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 7,732 61.90% 5.40%
Black or African American 58 12.10% 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 38 78.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 134 69.40% 11.80%
Hispanic or Latino 111 64.90% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,669 61.90% 5.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 15825 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 15825 is 4,650, with median earnings of $34,758.00.

Women in 15825 are earning approximately 68.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,650 $34,758.00
Male 2,480 $41,523.00
Female 2,170 $28,459.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 15825 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 328 $48,929.00
Business and Financial 86 $41,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 45 $36,964.00
Architecture and Engineering 86 $73,958.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 55 $58,250.00
Community and Social Service 107 $44,219.00
Legal 26 $43,500.00
Educational and Library 226 $43,214.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 52 $19,583.00
Healthcare Practitioners 425 $46,007.00
Healthcare Support 214 $26,875.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 19 $12,083.00
Law Enforcement 58 $52,500.00
Food Preparation and Serving 238 $10,909.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 205 $18,953.00
Personal Care and Service 86 $15,000.00
Sales 382 $32,308.00
Office and Administrative Support 418 $30,862.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 44 $30,893.00
Construction and Extraction 282 $44,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 209 $38,542.00
Production 635 $35,544.00
Transportation and Material Moving 199 $52,250.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 15825 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 15825.

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 169 $72,989.00 159 $44,034.00
Business and Financial 30 $26,563.00 56 $48,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 38 $35,714.00 7 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 86 $73,958.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 40 $58,500.00 15 $37,188.00
Community and Social Service 41 $45,313.00 66 $44,063.00
Legal 15 $63,542.00 11 $33,750.00
Educational and Library 49 $70,795.00 177 $27,132.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 43 $19,792.00 9 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 95 $57,188.00 330 $45,278.00
Healthcare Support 19 $33,393.00 195 $26,615.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 16 $13,000.00 3 $0.00
Law Enforcement 40 $57,250.00 18 $32,955.00
Food Preparation and Serving 80 $13,750.00 158 $10,000.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 113 $28,750.00 92 $14,375.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 86 $15,000.00
Sales 181 $52,917.00 201 $26,068.00
Office and Administrative Support 71 $38,542.00 347 $29,955.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 44 $30,893.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 276 $43,875.00 6 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 196 $40,441.00 13 $0.00
Production 515 $37,279.00 120 $28,125.00
Transportation and Material Moving 159 $53,608.00 40 $14,722.00

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 3,811 households in 15825, with an average household size of 2.43 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 2,507 families living in the 15825 zip code with an average family size of 3 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 15825:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,097 132 278 1,304
Average Household Size 3 3.43 3.45 1.18
Total Families 2,097 132 278 0
Average Household Size 3 2.91 3.08 0

Poverty

Of the 2,507 families living in 15825, 8.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 15825:

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 4,726 housing units in 15825.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,811 80.64%
Vacant 915 19.36%

18.83% of the total 4,726 housing units in 15825 are rental units. This is approximately 890 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,825 are occupied by the owner - or 59.78% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 15825 is $655.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 15825 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
    96
  • Less than $500
    142
  • $500 to $999
    597
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    95
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    50
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    6
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 15825 is $127,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 15825 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    314
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    716
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    647
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    543
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    418
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    122
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    31
  • $1,000,000 or more
    34

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 15825. The chart below shows the number of properties in 15825 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,517
  • 1940 to 1949
    264
  • 1950 to 1959
    519
  • 1960 to 1969
    308
  • 1970 to 1979
    766
  • 1980 to 1989
    485
  • 1990 to 1999
    424
  • 2000 to 2009
    362
  • 2010 to 2013
    81
  • 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 15825 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    188
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,449
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,328
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    846

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 15825 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 15825 that commute to work in a particular way.

21 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 15825.

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
    382
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    882
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    877
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    505
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    428
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    269
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    446
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    50
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    116
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    177
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    120
  • 90 or more minutes
    140

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 15825 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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