15857 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 15857, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

15857 is a zip code in Elk County, Pennsylvania, which covers Fox, Jay, Jones, and St. Marys, with a total population of 13,029 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 15857 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 15857.

The estimated population of people living in 15857 is 13,029, with a median age of 49.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 15857 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
13,029
+4.79%
+2.32%
2020
12,433
 -1.07% -
2019
12,567
 -0.81% -
2018
12,670
 -0.49% -
2017
12,733
 - -

Population of 15857 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 15857 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%
98%
 -2.04%
Black/African American
0.4%
0.2%
 +100.00%
Native
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
1.1%
0.8%
 +37.50%
Asian
0.3%
0.5%
 -40.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
0.1%
 +2,100.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 15857 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 15857 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 15857 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 15857 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 49.3 +0.41% 48.9 +0.2% 49.6 +0.61%
2020 49.1 +2.29% 48.8 +5.17% 49.3 +0.2%
2019 48 +1.91% 46.4 +2.88% 49.2 -0.4%
2018 47.1 -1.88% 45.1 -1.53% 49.4 -1.2%
2017 48 - 45.8 - 50 -

The median age of the 15857 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 15857 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 9 726 -2.13% 552 +33.34% 629 740
10 to 19 662 -27.06% 562 +28.89% 493 725
20 to 29 701 -2.46% 698 -18% 660 568
30 to 39 627 +33.78% 542 +30.8% 841 723
40 to 49 899 -37.24% 879 -25.99% 584 667
50 to 59 1,010 -3.52% 996 +7.28% 970 1,069
60 to 69 728 +46.32% 869 +2.38% 1,120 884
70+ 916 +7.01% 1,366 +2.72% 959 1,397

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 15857 zip code is $58,472.00.

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 15857.

  • Under 25
    $11,417.00
  • 25 to 44
    $66,922.00
  • 45 to 64
    $74,042.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,461.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 15857 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 15857, 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 15857 is currently $71,681.00.

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.

4.00% of households in 15857 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 15857 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.32%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.86%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.11%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    17.14%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.72%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.85%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 15857 is $32,767.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 15857 by the total population of 15857.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 15857 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 15857 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
    6.14%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.68%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    4.86%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    67.26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.06%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 15857 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 15857 zip over the age of 16 is 10,943.

Of those people, a total of 64.40% 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 15857 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 15857 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 501 64.10% 17.40%
20 to 24 years 572 79.70% 23.20%
25 to 29 years 656 90.40% 4.70%
30 to 34 years 762 98.00% 2.00%
35 to 44 years 1,322 92.30% 4.30%
45 to 54 years 1,575 78.10% 4.90%
55 to 59 years 1,195 85.90% 2.00%
60 to 64 years 1,114 69.90% 26.70%
65 to 74 years 1,781 27.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,465 12.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 15857. 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 10,651 64.70% 7.20%
Black or African American 51 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 44 65.90% 100.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 20 100.00% 100.00%
Two or more races 177 60.50% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 81 81.50% 30.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,590 64.60% 7.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 15857 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 15857 is 6,499, with median earnings of $38,859.00.

Women in 15857 are earning approximately 74.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,499 $38,859.00
Male 3,215 $45,380.00
Female 3,284 $33,611.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 15857 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 388 $66,912.00
Business and Financial 147 $92,639.00
Computer and Mathematical 51 $62,557.00
Architecture and Engineering 318 $78,485.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 10 $0.00
Community and Social Service 37 $4,688.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 279 $41,899.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 44 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 443 $53,770.00
Healthcare Support 268 $28,317.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 33 $17,969.00
Law Enforcement 9 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 171 $11,375.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 287 $15,398.00
Personal Care and Service 33 $0.00
Sales 676 $43,257.00
Office and Administrative Support 653 $35,295.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 31 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 203 $29,844.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 171 $47,829.00
Production 1,322 $38,436.00
Transportation and Material Moving 145 $40,243.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 15857 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 15857.

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 209 $86,510.00 179 $44,650.00
Business and Financial 76 $88,750.00 71 $92,841.00
Computer and Mathematical 43 $62,557.00 8 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 209 $86,641.00 109 $48,438.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 37 $4,688.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 53 $51,354.00 226 $41,404.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 44 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 56 $58,889.00 387 $52,813.00
Healthcare Support 65 $30,417.00 203 $28,005.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 30 $11,250.00 3 $0.00
Law Enforcement 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 17 $0.00 154 $12,083.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 168 $23,846.00 119 $12,036.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 33 $0.00
Sales 435 $58,194.00 241 $23,866.00
Office and Administrative Support 56 $73,000.00 597 $33,594.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 31 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 203 $29,844.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 160 $48,553.00 11 $0.00
Production 851 $40,777.00 471 $35,398.00
Transportation and Material Moving 145 $40,243.00 0 $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 5,793 households in 15857, with an average household size of 2.2 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 3,455 families living in the 15857 zip code with an average family size of 2.81 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 15857:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,591 356 508 2,338
Average Household Size 2.77 3.55 3.13 1.15
Total Families 2,591 356 508 0
Average Household Size 2.76 3.07 2.87 0

Poverty

Of the 3,455 families living in 15857, 3.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 15857:

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 6,212 housing units in 15857.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,793 93.25%
Vacant 419 6.75%

20.14% of the total 6,212 housing units in 15857 are rental units. This is approximately 1,251 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,487 are occupied by the owner - or 72.23% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 15857 is $687.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 15857 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
    55
  • Less than $500
    210
  • $500 to $999
    936
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    92
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    13
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 15857 is $127,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 15857 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    493
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,200
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    956
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    775
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    587
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    313
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    146
  • $1,000,000 or more
    17

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 15857. The chart below shows the number of properties in 15857 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,379
  • 1940 to 1949
    442
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,198
  • 1960 to 1969
    723
  • 1970 to 1979
    654
  • 1980 to 1989
    772
  • 1990 to 1999
    548
  • 2000 to 2009
    272
  • 2010 to 2013
    175
  • 2014 or later
    49

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 15857 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    501
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,983
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,202
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,107

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 15857 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 15857 that commute to work in a particular way.

12.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 15857.

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
    599
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,194
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,564
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    774
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    535
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    200
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    157
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    4
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    106
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    139
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    70
  • 90 or more minutes
    24

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 15857 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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