Confluence, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15424
Somerset County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,489
- 13/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,190
- Median income Below-median income area
- $152,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Confluence pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15424 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15424 covers 187.1 square miles in Confluence, Somerset County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,489 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15424 reports a modest median household income of $56,190 (28% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,518. Unemployment is 12.2%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $152,100 (33% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $668; owner occupancy is 77.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.9, and the average commute is 38 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Somerset County, so 15424 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 15424
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Confluence, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15424.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15424, Confluence, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,489
Population
187.1
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15424?
50.9
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
0.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$56,190
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$32,518
Per Capita Income
15.1%
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Unemployment Rate
37.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15424 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Confluence, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$56,190 18th percentile higher than 18% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,607housing units
1,607
Total Housing Units
950
Occupied Units
657
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$152,100
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$668
Median Rent
1969
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 47 business establishments in ZIP 15424, employing approximately 197 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,612,000.
47
Businesses
197
Employees
$6.6M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 11 | 23.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 14.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 10.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 8.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 8.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 6.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 6.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 6.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 15424 vs 15411 →
ZIP 15424 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15557
Rockwood (15557)
3,684 residents
- 15424
Confluence (15424)
2,489 residents
- 15459
Markleysburg (15459)
1,763 residents
- 15464
Mill Run (15464)
1,536 residents
- 15551 860
Markleton (15551)
860 residents
- 15411 661
Addison (15411)
661 residents
- 15540 290
Fort Hill (15540)
290 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15424 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15424 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15459
Markleysburg (15459)
$71,250 median income
- 15540
Fort Hill (15540)
$70,875 median income
- 15411
Addison (15411)
$68,125 median income
- 15551
Markleton (15551)
$67,727 median income
- 15557
Rockwood (15557)
$61,042 median income
- 15424
Confluence (15424)
$56,190 median income
- 15464
Mill Run (15464)
$46,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15424 ranks #6 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15424, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,489 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 15424 in?
ZIP code 15424 (Confluence) is located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Somerset County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/somerset-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 15424?
ZIP code 15424 in Confluence, PA has a population of 2,489 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15424?
The median household income in ZIP 15424 is $56,190, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15424?
The median home value in ZIP 15424 is $152,100, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15424?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15424 is White at 95.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15424?
ZIP code 15424 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 197 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15424?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15424 are: Retail trade (11), Accommodation and food services (7), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15424?
In ZIP code 15424, 70.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 15424?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15424 is 37.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15424?
In ZIP code 15424, approximately 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15424?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15424 is 15.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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