Meyersdale, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15552
Somerset County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,115
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,551
- Median income Near-median income area
- $143,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Meyersdale pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15552 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15552 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, home to 6,115 residents across 270.6 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15552 reports a modest median household income of $65,551 (16% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,407. The poverty rate is 14.7%, with unemployment at 2.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $143,000 (37% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $692; owner occupancy is 77.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Somerset County, so 15552 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 15552
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Meyersdale, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15552.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 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 15552, Meyersdale, 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
6,115
Population
270.6
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15552?
43.6
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
0.3%
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?
$65,551
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$31,407
Per Capita Income
14.7%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
27.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15552 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Meyersdale, 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)
$65,551 37th percentile higher than 37% 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
2,630housing units
2,630
Total Housing Units
2,156
Occupied Units
474
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$143,000
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$692
Median Rent
1952
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 98 business establishments in ZIP 15552, employing approximately 859 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,296,000.
98
Businesses
859
Employees
$34.3M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 17.4% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 12.2% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 11.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 11.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 9.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 8.2% |
| Construction | 7 | 7.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 5.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 4.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 3.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 3.1% |
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 15552 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21532
Frostburg (21532)
15,620 residents
- 15552 6,115
Meyersdale (15552)
6,115 residents
- 15558 2,126
Salisbury (15558)
2,126 residents
- 21545 1,940
Mount Savage (21545)
1,940 residents
- 15542 1,175
Garrett (15542)
1,175 residents
- 15562 201
Springs (15562)
201 residents
- 15532 142
Boynton (15532)
142 residents
- 21543 140
Midlothian (21543)
140 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15552 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15552 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15562
Springs (15562)
$84,844 median income
- 15552
Meyersdale (15552)
$65,551 median income
- 15558
Salisbury (15558)
$64,038 median income
- 21532
Frostburg (21532)
$63,690 median income
- 21545
Mount Savage (21545)
$60,264 median income
- 15542
Garrett (15542)
$58,393 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15552 ranks #2 of 6 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 15552, 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 (6,115 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 15552 in?
ZIP code 15552 (Meyersdale) 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 15552?
ZIP code 15552 in Meyersdale, PA has a population of 6,115 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15552?
The median household income in ZIP 15552 is $65,551, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15552?
The median home value in ZIP 15552 is $143,000, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15552?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15552 is White at 98.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15552?
ZIP code 15552 has 98 business establishments employing approximately 859 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15552?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15552 are: Other services (except public administration) (17), Retail trade (12), Manufacturing (11). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15552?
In ZIP code 15552, 63.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.9% 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 15552?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15552 is 27.9 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 15552?
In ZIP code 15552, approximately 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15552?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15552 is 14.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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