Salisbury, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15558
Somerset County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,126
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,038
- Median income Near-median income area
- $142,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Salisbury pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15558 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15558 covers 94.1 square miles in Salisbury, Somerset County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,126 residents on file, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15558 reports a modest median household income of $64,038 (18% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,397. The poverty rate is 18.8%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $142,000 (38% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $839; owner occupancy is 75.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Somerset County, so 15558 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 15558
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Salisbury, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15558.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
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 15558, Salisbury, 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
2,126
Population
94.1
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15558?
38.8
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
0.9%
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?
$64,038
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$26,397
Per Capita Income
18.8%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
20.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15558 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Salisbury, 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)
$64,038 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
898housing units
898
Total Housing Units
692
Occupied Units
206
Vacant Units
2.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$142,000
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$839
Median Rent
1947
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 15558, employing approximately 105 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,845,000.
32
Businesses
105
Employees
$3.8M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 25.0% |
| Construction | 6 | 18.8% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 15.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 9.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 9.4% |
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 15558 vs 15562 →
ZIP 15558 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15552
Meyersdale (15552)
6,115 residents
- 21536
Grantsville (21536)
4,121 residents
- 15558 2,126
Salisbury (15558)
2,126 residents
- 15542 1,175
Garrett (15542)
1,175 residents
- 15540 290
Fort Hill (15540)
290 residents
- 15562 201
Springs (15562)
201 residents
- 15532 142
Boynton (15532)
142 residents
- 21522 141
Bittinger (21522)
141 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15558 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15558 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
- 15540
Fort Hill (15540)
$70,875 median income
- 15552
Meyersdale (15552)
$65,551 median income
- 21536
Grantsville (21536)
$64,205 median income
- 15558
Salisbury (15558)
$64,038 median income
- 15542
Garrett (15542)
$58,393 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15558 ranks #5 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 15558, 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 (2,126 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 15558 in?
ZIP code 15558 (Salisbury) 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 15558?
ZIP code 15558 in Salisbury, PA has a population of 2,126 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15558?
The median household income in ZIP 15558 is $64,038, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15558?
The median home value in ZIP 15558 is $142,000, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15558?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15558 is White at 93.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15558?
ZIP code 15558 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 105 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15558?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15558 are: Other services (except public administration) (8), Construction (6), Retail trade (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15558?
In ZIP code 15558, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.7% 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 15558?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15558 is 20.8 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 15558?
In ZIP code 15558, approximately 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15558?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15558 is 18.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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