New Paris, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15554
Bedford County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,553
- 28/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,500
- Median income Below-median income area
- $273,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Paris pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 28
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15554 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15554 covers 92.5 square miles in New Paris, Bedford County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,553 residents on file, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15554 reports a modest median household income of $50,500 (35% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,313. The poverty rate is 22.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $273,000 (20% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 73.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $715.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bedford County, so 15554 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 15554
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Paris, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15554.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
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 15554, New Paris, 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
2,553
Population
92.5
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15554?
55.6
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
0.1%
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?
$50,500
Median Household Income
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$35,313
Per Capita Income
22.5%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
24.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15554 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
New Paris, 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)
$50,500 10th percentile higher than 10% 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
1,255housing units
1,255
Total Housing Units
1,172
Occupied Units
83
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$273,000
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$715
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 15554, employing approximately 169 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,157,000.
22
Businesses
169
Employees
$5.2M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 5 | 22.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 22.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 18.2% |
| Construction | 3 | 13.6% |
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 15554 vs 15539 →
ZIP 15554 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15963
Windber (15963)
11,114 residents
- 15554 2,553
New Paris (15554)
2,553 residents
- 15559 1,968
Schellsburg (15559)
1,968 residents
- 15521 1,872
Alum Bank (15521)
1,872 residents
- 15550 1,699
Manns Choice (15550)
1,699 residents
- 16655 1,601
Imler (16655)
1,601 residents
- 16667 1,392
Osterburg (16667)
1,392 residents
- 15539 498
Fishertown (15539)
498 residents
- 16670 47
Queen (16670)
47 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15554 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15554 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16667
Osterburg (16667)
$74,167 median income
- 16655
Imler (16655)
$66,823 median income
- 15559
Schellsburg (15559)
$61,902 median income
- 15963
Windber (15963)
$61,566 median income
- 15521
Alum Bank (15521)
$53,947 median income
- 15550
Manns Choice (15550)
$53,750 median income
- 15554
New Paris (15554)
$50,500 median income
- 15539
Fishertown (15539)
$45,893 median income
- 16670
Queen (16670)
$45,625 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15554 ranks #7 of 9 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 15554, 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 (2,553 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 15554 in?
ZIP code 15554 (New Paris) 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 15554?
ZIP code 15554 in New Paris, PA has a population of 2,553 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15554?
The median household income in ZIP 15554 is $50,500, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15554?
The median home value in ZIP 15554 is $273,000, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15554?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15554 is White at 99.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15554?
ZIP code 15554 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 169 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15554?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15554 are: Retail trade (5), Other services (except public administration) (5), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15554?
In ZIP code 15554, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.7% 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 15554?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15554 is 24.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15554?
In ZIP code 15554, approximately 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15554?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15554 is 22.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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