Boswell, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15531
Somerset County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,861
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,855
- Median income Below-median income area
- $137,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Boswell pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15531 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15531 covers 152.6 square miles in Boswell, Somerset County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,861 residents on file, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15531 reports a modest median household income of $60,855 (22% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,700. The poverty rate is 12.0%, with unemployment at 2.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $137,500 (40% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $643; owner occupancy is 80.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.1, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Somerset County, so 15531 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 15531
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boswell, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15531.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 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 15531, Boswell, 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
3,861
Population
152.6
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15531?
49.1
Median Age
55.7%
Male
44.3%
Female
0.6%
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?
$60,855
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$32,700
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
30.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15531 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Boswell, 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)
$60,855 27th percentile higher than 27% 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
1,864housing units
1,864
Total Housing Units
1,620
Occupied Units
244
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$137,500
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$643
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 68 business establishments in ZIP 15531, employing approximately 523 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,362,000.
68
Businesses
523
Employees
$24.4M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 22.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 14.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 14.7% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 13.2% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 8.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 4.4% |
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 15531 vs 15547 →
ZIP 15531 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15501
Somerset (15501)
16,861 residents
- 15531 3,861
Boswell (15531)
3,861 residents
- 15935 2,620
Hollsopple (15935)
2,620 residents
- 15937 779
Jerome (15937)
779 residents
- 15547 504
Jennerstown (15547)
504 residents
- 15655 423
Laughlintown (15655)
423 residents
- 15546 386
Jenners (15546)
386 residents
- 15520 293
Acosta (15520)
293 residents
- 15544 264
Gray (15544)
264 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15531 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15531 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15561
Sipesville (15561)
$92,813 median income
- 15544
Gray (15544)
$89,536 median income
- 15937
Jerome (15937)
$83,917 median income
- 15555
Quecreek (15555)
$76,250 median income
- 15547
Jennerstown (15547)
$64,716 median income
- 15935
Hollsopple (15935)
$61,941 median income
- 15531
Boswell (15531)
$60,855 median income
- 15501
Somerset (15501)
$59,245 median income
- 15655 $31,635
Laughlintown (15655)
$31,635 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15531 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15547 | Jennerstown, PA | 504 | 1.6 mi |
| 15544 | Gray, PA | 264 | 3.5 mi |
| 15546 | Jenners, PA | 386 | 3.7 mi |
| 15555 | Quecreek, PA | 112 | 6.4 mi |
| 15561 | Sipesville, PA | 168 | 6.2 mi |
| 15520 | Acosta, PA | 293 | 5.5 mi |
| 15655 | Laughlintown, PA | 423 | 5.2 mi |
| 15937 | Jerome, PA | 779 | 5.2 mi |
| 15935 | Hollsopple, PA | 2,620 | 6.1 mi |
| 15501 | Somerset, PA | 16,861 | 10.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15531, 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 (3,861 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 15531 in?
ZIP code 15531 (Boswell) 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 15531?
ZIP code 15531 in Boswell, PA has a population of 3,861 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15531?
The median household income in ZIP 15531 is $60,855, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15531?
The median home value in ZIP 15531 is $137,500, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15531?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15531 is White at 96.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15531?
ZIP code 15531 has 68 business establishments employing approximately 523 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15531?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15531 are: Construction (15), Accommodation and food services (10), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15531?
In ZIP code 15531, 68.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% 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 15531?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15531 is 30.0 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 15531?
In ZIP code 15531, approximately 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15531?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15531 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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