Schellsburg, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15559
Bedford County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,968
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,902
- Median income Below-median income area
- $211,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Schellsburg pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15559 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15559 covers 120.7 square miles in Schellsburg, Bedford County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,968 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15559 reports a modest median household income of $61,902 (20% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,039. The poverty rate is 9.2%, with unemployment at 0.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $211,700 (7% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,266; 73.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bedford County, so 15559 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 15559
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Schellsburg, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15559.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
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 15559, Schellsburg, 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
1,968
Population
120.7
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15559?
50.6
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
5.8%
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?
$61,902
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$36,039
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
0.1%
Unemployment Rate
28.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15559 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Schellsburg, 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)
$61,902 29th percentile higher than 29% 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
985housing units
985
Total Housing Units
839
Occupied Units
146
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$211,700
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$1,266
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 15559, employing approximately 109 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,413,000.
30
Businesses
109
Employees
$2.4M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 23.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 20.0% |
| Construction | 4 | 13.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 13.3% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 10.0% |
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 15559 vs 15550 →
ZIP 15559 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15522
Bedford (15522)
12,036 residents
- 15926 2,676
Central City (15926)
2,676 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
- 15924 1,034
Cairnbrook (15924)
1,034 residents
- 15539 498
Fishertown (15539)
498 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15559 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15559 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15926
Central City (15926)
$62,019 median income
- 15559
Schellsburg (15559)
$61,902 median income
- 15522
Bedford (15522)
$57,029 median income
- 15521
Alum Bank (15521)
$53,947 median income
- 15550
Manns Choice (15550)
$53,750 median income
- 15924
Cairnbrook (15924)
$52,240 median income
- 15554
New Paris (15554)
$50,500 median income
- 15539
Fishertown (15539)
$45,893 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15559 ranks #2 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 15559, 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 (1,968 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 15559 in?
ZIP code 15559 (Schellsburg) 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 15559?
ZIP code 15559 in Schellsburg, PA has a population of 1,968 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15559?
The median household income in ZIP 15559 is $61,902, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15559?
The median home value in ZIP 15559 is $211,700, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15559?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15559 is White at 88.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15559?
ZIP code 15559 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 109 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15559?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15559 are: Other services (except public administration) (7), Accommodation and food services (6), Construction (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15559?
In ZIP code 15559, 62.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.8% 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 15559?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15559 is 28.0 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 15559?
In ZIP code 15559, approximately 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15559?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15559 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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