Breezewood, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15533
Bedford County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,370
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $49,570
- Median income Below-median income area
- $184,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Breezewood pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15533 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15533 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Breezewood, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, home to just 1,370 residents across 96.5 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15533 reports a modest median household income of $49,570 (36% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,640. Economic pressure is pronounced: 21.4% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $184,800 (19% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $625; owner occupancy is 76.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bedford County, so 15533 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 15533
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Breezewood, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15533.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 15533, Breezewood, 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
1,370
Population
96.5
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15533?
36.7
Median Age
54.0%
Male
46.0%
Female
0.0%
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?
$49,570
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$27,640
Per Capita Income
21.4%
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Unemployment Rate
35.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15533 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Breezewood, 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)
$49,570 9th percentile higher than 9% 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
662housing units
662
Total Housing Units
503
Occupied Units
159
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$184,800
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$625
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 15533, employing approximately 567 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,944,000.
34
Businesses
567
Employees
$18.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 20.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 20.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 20.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 8.8% |
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 15533 vs 15536 →
ZIP 15533 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15537
Everett (15537)
7,952 residents
- 16650 2,036
Hopewell (16650)
2,036 residents
- 17238 1,794
Needmore (17238)
1,794 residents
- 15533 1,370
Breezewood (15533)
1,370 residents
- 17228 1,183
Harrisonville (17228)
1,183 residents
- 16689 462
Waterfall (16689)
462 residents
- 15536 459
Crystal Spring (15536)
459 residents
- 16691 314
Wells Tannery (16691)
314 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15533 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15533 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17228
Harrisonville (17228)
$67,438 median income
- 16691
Wells Tannery (16691)
$67,250 median income
- 17238
Needmore (17238)
$65,189 median income
- 15537
Everett (15537)
$62,538 median income
- 16650
Hopewell (16650)
$62,426 median income
- 15536
Crystal Spring (15536)
$61,458 median income
- 16689
Waterfall (16689)
$60,000 median income
- 15533
Breezewood (15533)
$49,570 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15533 ranks #8 of 8 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 15533, 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 (1,370 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 15533 in?
ZIP code 15533 (Breezewood) is located in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. Bedford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bedford-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 15533?
ZIP code 15533 in Breezewood, PA has a population of 1,370 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15533?
The median household income in ZIP 15533 is $49,570, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15533?
The median home value in ZIP 15533 is $184,800, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15533?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15533 is White at 99.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15533?
ZIP code 15533 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 567 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15533?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15533 are: Retail trade (7), Accommodation and food services (7), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15533?
In ZIP code 15533, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.6% 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 15533?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15533 is 35.6 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 15533?
In ZIP code 15533, approximately 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15533?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15533 is 21.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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