ZIP Code 15530
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Berlin · Somerset County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 5,368
- Median income
- $59,205
- Median home value
- $152,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.0%
- Land area
- 226.5 sq mi
24/sq mi
▼ 22% vs US
higher than 28% of US ZIPs
▼ 45% vs US
higher than 26% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.6
New York
ZIP code 15530 in Berlin, Pennsylvania has a population of 5,368. The median household income is $59,205, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $152,600, 45% below the US average. 16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 15530 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 226.5 square miles in Berlin, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 5,368 residents, producing a population density of 24 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 15530 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15530 sits at $59,205 (24% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $28,751. The poverty rate stands at 8.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $152,600 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $734 per month, and 79.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15530 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 15530
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$28,751
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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