15853 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 15853, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

15853 is a zip code in Elk County and Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, which covers Highland, Horton, Ridgway, Ridgway, Spring Creek, Heath, and Polk, with a total population of 6,400 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 15853 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 15853.

The estimated population of people living in 15853 is 6,400, with a median age of 44.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 15853 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,400
+0.33%
+0.19%
2020
6,379
+0.97%
-
2019
6,318
 -0.21% -
2018
6,331
 -0.89% -
2017
6,388
 - -

Population of 15853 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 15853 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
96.5%
96.7%
 -0.21%
Black/African American
1.4%
1.1%
 +27.27%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.7%
1%
 -30.00%
Asian
0%
0.5%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.4%
0.6%
 +133.33%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 15853 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 15853 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 15853 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 15853 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.6 -0.22% 41.5 +0.48% 46.6 -0.64%
2020 44.7 +9.83% 41.3 +3.77% 46.9 +7.57%
2019 40.7 -8.54% 39.8 -8.08% 43.6 -3.11%
2018 44.5 -3.26% 43.3 -6.48% 45 -1.32%
2017 46 - 46.3 - 45.6 -

The median age of the 15853 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 15853 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 9 330 0.15% 371 -15.54% 321 299
10 to 19 407 +46.14% 312 +6.01% 612 326
20 to 29 329 +16.37% 277 +23.48% 364 338
30 to 39 371 -7.39% 422 -40.53% 336 270
40 to 49 403 +8.62% 351 7.33% 433 346
50 to 59 635 -20.17% 627 +12.43% 512 690
60 to 69 453 6.24% 365 +5.8% 448 386
70+ 365 -0.2% 370 -3.08% 361 358

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 15853 zip code is $58,314.00.

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 15853.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $67,991.00
  • 45 to 64
    $74,250.00
  • 65 and over
    $43,854.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 15853 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 15853, 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 15853 is currently $67,520.00.

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.

2.57% of households in 15853 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 15853 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.69%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.38%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.87%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.14%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.67%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.68%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.57%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 15853 is $27,776.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 15853 by the total population of 15853.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 15853 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 15853 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
    6.10%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.00%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.17%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    60.10%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.63%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 15853 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 15853 zip over the age of 16 is 5,171.

Of those people, a total of 63.20% 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 15853 is 59.40%.

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 15853 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 329 45.90% 22.50%
20 to 24 years 364 70.90% 11.20%
25 to 29 years 338 82.00% 5.80%
30 to 34 years 285 89.10% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 689 81.10% 3.60%
45 to 54 years 1,010 93.60% 7.40%
55 to 59 years 603 68.30% 4.10%
60 to 64 years 464 60.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 571 18.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 518 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 15853. 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 4,993 64.80% 5.70%
Black or African American 83 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 9 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 86 38.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 33 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,993 64.80% 5.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 15853 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 15853 is 3,072, with median earnings of $34,605.00.

Women in 15853 are earning approximately 64.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,072 $34,605.00
Male 1,571 $46,319.00
Female 1,501 $29,826.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 15853 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 288 $70,500.00
Business and Financial 92 $45,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 9 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 68 $49,815.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 38 $63,036.00
Community and Social Service 60 $47,250.00
Legal 33 $0.00
Educational and Library 96 $27,105.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 24 $33,542.00
Healthcare Practitioners 282 $60,882.00
Healthcare Support 99 $26,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 35 $50,817.00
Food Preparation and Serving 111 $9,760.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 61 $30,625.00
Personal Care and Service 37 $5,125.00
Sales 302 $29,022.00
Office and Administrative Support 310 $27,179.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 7 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 249 $32,060.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 51 $34,830.00
Production 483 $37,841.00
Transportation and Material Moving 100 $23,750.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 15853 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 15853.

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 170 $77,500.00 118 $36,125.00
Business and Financial 27 $57,589.00 65 $7,218.00
Computer and Mathematical 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 62 $49,537.00 6 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 14 $0.00 24 $53,889.00
Community and Social Service 8 $0.00 52 $46,250.00
Legal 0 $0.00 33 $0.00
Educational and Library 24 $0.00 72 $26,776.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 12 $0.00 12 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 81 $83,491.00 201 $56,458.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 99 $26,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 23 $0.00 12 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 30 $31,161.00 81 $8,317.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 41 $32,813.00 20 $13,333.00
Personal Care and Service 8 $0.00 29 $6,125.00
Sales 129 $23,558.00 173 $29,429.00
Office and Administrative Support 50 $12,404.00 260 $27,244.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 178 $49,167.00 71 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 51 $34,830.00 0 $0.00
Production 382 $39,167.00 101 $28,958.00
Transportation and Material Moving 95 $19,063.00 5 $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 2,687 households in 15853, with an average household size of 2.36 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 1,658 families living in the 15853 zip code with an average family size of 2.98 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 15853:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,325 111 222 1,029
Average Household Size 3 3.65 3.42 1.16
Total Families 1,325 111 222 0
Average Household Size 2.98 3 3.02 0

Poverty

Of the 1,658 families living in 15853, 5.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 15853:

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 3,362 housing units in 15853.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,687 79.92%
Vacant 675 20.08%

18.50% of the total 3,362 housing units in 15853 are rental units. This is approximately 622 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,028 are occupied by the owner - or 60.32% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 15853 is $655.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 15853 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
    37
  • Less than $500
    218
  • $500 to $999
    327
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    77
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 15853 is $89,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 15853 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    372
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    846
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    259
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    315
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    156
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    69
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    4
  • $1,000,000 or more
    7

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 15853. The chart below shows the number of properties in 15853 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,284
  • 1940 to 1949
    372
  • 1950 to 1959
    616
  • 1960 to 1969
    271
  • 1970 to 1979
    301
  • 1980 to 1989
    145
  • 1990 to 1999
    193
  • 2000 to 2009
    138
  • 2010 to 2013
    42
  • 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 15853 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    259
  • 1 vehicle available
    812
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,062
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    554

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 15853 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 15853 that commute to work in a particular way.

20 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 15853.

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
    236
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    696
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    372
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    367
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    545
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    155
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    119
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    37
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    138
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    114
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    35
  • 90 or more minutes
    66

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 15853 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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