PlainZIP

Berlin, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15530

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

5,368
24/sq mi
$59,205
Median income
$152,600
Median home value
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
26th pct
home value, US ZIPs
24
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15530 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15530 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Berlin, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, home to 5,368 residents across 226.5 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15530 reports a modest median household income of $59,205 (24% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $28,751. Local economic indicators show a 8.2% poverty rate alongside 4.6% unemployment. Median home value sits at $152,600 (33% below the state average), median rent at $734 a month, and owner-occupancy at 79.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Somerset County, so you can benchmark 15530 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 15530

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Berlin, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15530.

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 15530, Berlin, 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

5,368

Population

226.5

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 15530?

46.6

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 96.4%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$59,205

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$28,751

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15530 ranks nationally

Berlin, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,205 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,326

Total Housing Units

2,067

Occupied Units

259

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.7%
Renter 20.3%

$152,600

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$734

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 89 business establishments in ZIP 15530, employing approximately 807 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,056,000.

89

Businesses

807

Employees

$39.1M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 16 18.0%
Other services (except public administration) 13 14.6%
Health care and social assistance 9 10.1%
Construction 7 7.9%
Wholesale trade 7 7.9%
Transportation and warehousing 7 7.9%
Finance and insurance 6 6.7%
Manufacturing 5 5.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 4.5%
Accommodation and food services 4 4.5%

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 15530 vs 15560 →

ZIP 15530 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 15530 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 15530 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 15530 ranks #6 of 6 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
15560 Shanksville, PA 175 4.7 mi
15510 Somerset, PA 2,229 7.0 mi
15538 Fairhope, PA 824 6.8 mi
15541 Friedens, PA 3,721 7.8 mi
15563 Stoystown, PA 3,345 10.5 mi
15926 Central City, PA 2,676 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Somerset County

15501 standard
Somerset, PA
Pop: 16,861
15963 standard
Windber, PA
Pop: 11,114
15552 standard
Meyersdale, PA
Pop: 6,115
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 Berlin, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15530 in? ▼
ZIP code 15530 (Berlin) 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 15530? ▼
ZIP code 15530 in Berlin, PA has a population of 5,368 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15530? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15530 is $59,205, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15530? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15530 is $152,600, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15530? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15530 is White at 96.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15530? ▼
ZIP code 15530 has 89 business establishments employing approximately 807 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15530? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15530 are: Retail trade (16), Other services (except public administration) (13), Health care and social assistance (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15530? ▼
In ZIP code 15530, 67.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.0% 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 15530? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15530 is 23.4 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 15530? ▼
In ZIP code 15530, approximately 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15530? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15530 is 8.2% 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.