PlainZIP

Garrett, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15542

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

1,175
14/sq mi
$58,393
Median income
$105,800
Median home value
9.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Garrett pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15542 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15542 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Garrett, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, home to just 1,175 residents across 84.5 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15542 reports a modest median household income of $58,393 (25% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $30,131. Local economic indicators show a 8.9% poverty rate alongside 5.4% unemployment. Housing costs here run $105,800 for a typical home value (53% below the state average), with rent averaging $710 a month; 93.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Somerset County, letting you compare 15542 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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 15542, Garrett, 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

1,175

Population

84.5

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15542?

46.1

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$58,393

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$30,131

Per Capita Income

8.9%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

26.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15542 ranks nationally

Garrett, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,393 26th percentile higher than 26% 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

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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 74.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.8%

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

What does housing look like?

503

Total Housing Units

447

Occupied Units

56

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.3%
Renter 6.7%

$105,800

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$710

Median Rent

1955

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 15542, employing approximately 38 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,020,000.

9

Businesses

38

Employees

$2.0M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 15542 vs 15510 →

ZIP 15542 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 15542 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 15542 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 15542 ranks #5 of 5 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
15510 Somerset, PA 2,229 6.5 mi
15532 Boynton, PA 142 7.9 mi
15552 Meyersdale, PA 6,115 7.1 mi
15558 Salisbury, PA 2,126 8.9 mi
15557 Rockwood, PA 3,684 8.5 mi
15562 Springs, PA 201 10.0 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
15530 standard
Berlin, PA
Pop: 5,368
15531 standard
Boswell, PA
Pop: 3,861
15541 standard
Friedens, PA
Pop: 3,721

Related Areas

Somerset County Garrett, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15542 in? ▼
ZIP code 15542 (Garrett) 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 15542? ▼
ZIP code 15542 in Garrett, PA has a population of 1,175 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15542? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15542 is $58,393, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15542? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15542 is $105,800, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15542? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15542 is White at 95.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15542? ▼
ZIP code 15542 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 38 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15542? ▼
In ZIP code 15542, 74.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.8% 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 15542? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15542 is 26.1 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 15542? ▼
In ZIP code 15542, approximately 93.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15542? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15542 is 8.9% 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.