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Somerset, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15501

Somerset County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

16,861
49/sq mi
$59,245
Median income
$171,100
Median home value
19.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Somerset pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
49
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15501 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15501 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Somerset, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, home to 16,861 residents across 346.9 square miles, a density of 49 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15501 reports a modest median household income of $59,245 (24% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $35,888. Poverty here runs at 13.1%, with unemployment measured at 4.0%. Housing costs here run $171,100 for a typical home value (25% below the state average), with rent averaging $760 a month; 71.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Somerset County, letting you compare 15501 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 15501

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Somerset, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15501.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 15501, Somerset, 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

16,861

Population

346.9

Area (sq mi)

49

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15501?

46.6

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 90.7%
African American 5.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$59,245

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$35,888

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

21.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15501 ranks nationally

Somerset, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$59,245 28th percentile higher than 28% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,740

Total Housing Units

6,611

Occupied Units

1,129

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.5%
Renter 28.5%

$171,100

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$760

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+1.6%

YoY Change (2024)

194

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+94%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15501 have increased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +94% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.8% 145
2021 +6.6% 154
2022 +9.9% 169
2023 +12.6% 191
2024 +1.6% 194

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 631 business establishments in ZIP 15501, employing approximately 8,902 people with a combined annual payroll of $416,328,000.

631

Businesses

8,902

Employees

$416.3M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 95 15.1%
Retail trade 92 14.6%
Other services (except public administration) 92 14.6%
Construction 55 8.7%
Accommodation and food services 55 8.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 48 7.6%
Manufacturing 42 6.7%
Finance and insurance 30 4.8%
Wholesale trade 28 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 22 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 3.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.7%
Information 6 0.9%
Utilities 5 0.8%
Educational services 4 0.6%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.5%

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 15501 vs 15561 →

ZIP 15501 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15501 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 15501 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 15501 ranks #8 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
15561 Sipesville, PA 168 4.7 mi
15555 Quecreek, PA 112 4.6 mi
15502 Hidden Valley, PA 191 6.2 mi
15544 Gray, PA 264 7.1 mi
15520 Acosta, PA 293 6.1 mi
15510 Somerset, PA 2,229 6.7 mi
15546 Jenners, PA 386 8.2 mi
15547 Jennerstown, PA 504 9.2 mi
15557 Rockwood, PA 3,684 8.6 mi
15531 Boswell, PA 3,861 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Somerset County

15963 standard
Windber, PA
Pop: 11,114
15552 standard
Meyersdale, PA
Pop: 6,115
15530 standard
Berlin, PA
Pop: 5,368
15531 standard
Boswell, PA
Pop: 3,861
15541 standard
Friedens, PA
Pop: 3,721
15557 standard
Rockwood, PA
Pop: 3,684

Related Areas

Somerset County Somerset, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15501 in? ▼
ZIP code 15501 (Somerset) 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 15501? ▼
ZIP code 15501 in Somerset, PA has a population of 16,861 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15501? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15501 is $59,245, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15501? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15501 is $171,100, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15501? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15501 is White at 90.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15501? ▼
ZIP code 15501 has 631 business establishments employing approximately 8,902 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15501? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15501 are: Health care and social assistance (95), Retail trade (92), Other services (except public administration) (92). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15501? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15501 increased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 94%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15501? ▼
In ZIP code 15501, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.4% 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 15501? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15501 is 21.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15501? ▼
In ZIP code 15501, approximately 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15501? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15501 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.