Hyndman, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15545

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

2,879
23/sq mi
$56,757
Median income
$129,600
Median home value
9.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hyndman pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15545 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15545 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 128.0 square miles in Hyndman, Bedford County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 2,879 residents, producing a population density of 23 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 15545 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15545 sits at $56,757 (27% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $30,666. The poverty rate stands at 9.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $129,600 (43% below the state average) with median rent at $708 per month, and 80.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15545 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bedford County, so you can benchmark 15545 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 15545

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15545.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 15545, Hyndman, 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

2,879

Population

128.0

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15545?

48.1

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$56,757

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$30,666

Per Capita Income

9.2%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

33.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15545 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,757 24th percentile higher than 24% 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 69.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,247

Total Housing Units

1,058

Occupied Units

189

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.8%
Renter 19.2%

$129,600

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$708

Median Rent

1964

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 39 business establishments in ZIP 15545, employing approximately 205 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,894,000.

39

Businesses

205

Employees

$7.9M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 9 23.1%
Construction 6 15.4%
Retail trade 6 15.4%
Manufacturing 3 7.7%
Health care and social assistance 3 7.7%
Accommodation and food services 3 7.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 15545 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 15545 ranks #2 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 15545 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 15545 ranks #5 of 8 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
21529 Ellerslie, MD 631 5.4 mi
21524 Corriganville, MD 626 5.5 mi
15564 Wellersburg, PA 50 5.1 mi
15538 Fairhope, PA 824 6.7 mi
21502 Cumberland, MD 44,400 9.7 mi
21545 Mount Savage, MD 1,940 7.5 mi
15534 Buffalo Mills, PA 932 8.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15545 in?
ZIP code 15545 (Hyndman) 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 15545?
ZIP code 15545 in Hyndman, PA has a population of 2,879 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15545?
The median household income in ZIP 15545 is $56,757, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15545?
The median home value in ZIP 15545 is $129,600, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15545?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15545 is White at 97.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15545?
ZIP code 15545 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 205 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15545?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15545 are: Other services (except public administration) (9), Construction (6), Retail trade (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15545?
In ZIP code 15545, 69.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.7% 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 15545?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15545 is 33.2 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 15545?
In ZIP code 15545, approximately 80.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15545?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15545 is 9.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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