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 Moderate-density area
- $59,205
- Median income Below-median income area
- $152,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,751. The poverty rate is 8.2%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $152,600 (33% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $734; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Somerset County, so 15530 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 15530
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Berlin, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15530.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
7 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 15530?
46.6
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
0.2%
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?
$59,205
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$28,751
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15530 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Berlin, 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)
$59,205 24th percentile higher than 24% 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
2,326housing units
2,326
Total Housing Units
2,067
Occupied Units
259
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$152,600
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 15530
Berlin (15530)
5,368 residents
- 15541
Friedens (15541)
3,721 residents
- 15563
Stoystown (15563)
3,345 residents
- 15926
Central City (15926)
2,676 residents
- 15510
Somerset (15510)
2,229 residents
- 15538 824
Fairhope (15538)
824 residents
- 15560 175
Shanksville (15560)
175 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15530 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15530 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15538
Fairhope (15538)
$75,833 median income
- 15560
Shanksville (15560)
$65,000 median income
- 15541
Friedens (15541)
$62,992 median income
- 15563
Stoystown (15563)
$62,411 median income
- 15926
Central City (15926)
$62,019 median income
- 15530
Berlin (15530)
$59,205 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15530, 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 (5,368 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 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.
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