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 Moderate-density area
- $56,757
- Median income Below-median income area
- $129,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 covers 128.0 square miles in Hyndman, Bedford County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,879 residents on file, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15545 reports a modest median household income of $56,757 (27% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,666. The poverty rate is 9.2%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $129,600 (43% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $708; owner occupancy is 80.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bedford County, so 15545 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 15545
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hyndman, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15545.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
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 15545, Hyndman, 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
2,879
Population
128.0
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15545?
48.1
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
1.0%
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?
$56,757
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$30,666
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
33.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15545 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Hyndman, 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)
$56,757 19th percentile higher than 19% 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
1,247housing units
1,247
Total Housing Units
1,058
Occupied Units
189
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$129,600
Median Home Value
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 15545 vs 21529 →
ZIP 15545 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21502
Cumberland (21502)
44,400 residents
- 15545 2,879
Hyndman (15545)
2,879 residents
- 21545 1,940
Mount Savage (21545)
1,940 residents
- 15534 932
Buffalo Mills (15534)
932 residents
- 15538 824
Fairhope (15538)
824 residents
- 21529 631
Ellerslie (21529)
631 residents
- 21524 626
Corriganville (21524)
626 residents
- 15564 50
Wellersburg (15564)
50 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15545 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15545 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21524
Corriganville (21524)
$76,417 median income
- 15538
Fairhope (15538)
$75,833 median income
- 21502
Cumberland (21502)
$60,725 median income
- 21545
Mount Savage (21545)
$60,264 median income
- 15545
Hyndman (15545)
$56,757 median income
- 15564
Wellersburg (15564)
$56,250 median income
- 15534
Buffalo Mills (15534)
$49,191 median income
- 21529
Ellerslie (21529)
$37,240 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15545, 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 (2,879 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 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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