ZIP Code 15547

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Jennerstown · Somerset County · Pennsylvania

Population
504

215/sq mi

Median income
$64,716

▼ 15% vs US

higher than 38% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$196,300

▼ 29% vs US

higher than 42% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
4.7%

Median age 41.4

Land area
2.3 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 15547 in Jennerstown, Pennsylvania has a population of 504. The median household income is $64,716, which is 15% below the national average. Median home value is $196,300, 29% below the US average. 4.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15547 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.3 square miles in Jennerstown, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 504 residents, producing a population density of 215 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 15547 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15547 sits at $64,716 (17% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $44,637. The poverty rate stands at 7.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $196,300 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $850 per month, and 84.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15547 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 4.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Somerset County, so you can benchmark 15547 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 15547

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15547.

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 15547, Jennerstown, 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

504

Population

2.3

Area (sq mi)

215

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15547?

41.4

Median Age

55.8%

Male

44.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.7%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.1%
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?

$64,716

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$44,637

Per Capita Income

7.9%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.7%

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

What does housing look like?

281

Total Housing Units

230

Occupied Units

51

Vacant Units

3.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.8%
Renter 15.2%

$196,300

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$850

Median Rent

1959

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 15547, employing approximately 281 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,550,000.

21

Businesses

281

Employees

$9.6M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 7 33.3%
Other services (except public administration) 5 23.8%
Retail trade 3 14.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 14.3%

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 15547 vs 15531 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
15531 Boswell, PA 3,861 1.6 mi
15544 Gray, PA 264 2.2 mi
15546 Jenners, PA 386 2.2 mi
15520 Acosta, PA 293 3.9 mi
15555 Quecreek, PA 112 4.8 mi
15561 Sipesville, PA 168 4.7 mi
15937 Jerome, PA 779 5.5 mi
15655 Laughlintown, PA 423 6.1 mi
15935 Hollsopple, PA 2,620 6.3 mi
15501 Somerset, PA 16,861 9.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15547 in?
ZIP code 15547 (Jennerstown) 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 15547?
ZIP code 15547 in Jennerstown, PA has a population of 504 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15547?
The median household income in ZIP 15547 is $64,716, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15547?
The median home value in ZIP 15547 is $196,300, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15547?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15547 is White at 99.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15547?
ZIP code 15547 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 281 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15547?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15547 are: Accommodation and food services (7), Other services (except public administration) (5), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15547?
In ZIP code 15547, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15547?
In ZIP code 15547, approximately 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15547?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15547 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Jennerstown, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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