Saltsburg, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15681
Indiana County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,241
- 39/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,130
- Median income Near-median income area
- $155,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 26.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Saltsburg pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 28th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 39
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15681 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15681 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saltsburg, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, home to 5,241 residents across 135.4 square miles, a density of 39 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15681 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,130 (6% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,071. The poverty rate is 11.3%, with unemployment at 7.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $155,600 (32% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $865; owner occupancy is 82.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Indiana County, so 15681 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 15681
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saltsburg, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15681.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 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 15681, Saltsburg, 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
5,241
Population
135.4
Area (sq mi)
39
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15681?
44.2
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
1.2%
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?
$73,130
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$39,071
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
31.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15681 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Saltsburg, 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)
$73,130 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
2,168housing units
2,168
Total Housing Units
1,926
Occupied Units
242
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$155,600
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$865
Median Rent
1963
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 77 business establishments in ZIP 15681, employing approximately 682 people with a combined annual payroll of $35,314,000.
77
Businesses
682
Employees
$35.3M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 19.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 16.9% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 11.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 11.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 7.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 6.5% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 5.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 3.9% |
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 15681 vs 15618 →
ZIP 15681 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15613
Apollo (15613)
13,933 residents
- 15681 5,241
Saltsburg (15681)
5,241 residents
- 15670 3,649
New Alexandria (15670)
3,649 residents
- 15618 2,634
Avonmore (15618)
2,634 residents
- 15725 1,446
Clarksburg (15725)
1,446 residents
- 15686 972
Spring Church (15686)
972 residents
- 15684 841
Slickville (15684)
841 residents
- 15624 410
Crabtree (15624)
410 residents
- 15727 168
Clune (15727)
168 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15681 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15681 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15670
New Alexandria (15670)
$79,345 median income
- 15725
Clarksburg (15725)
$78,375 median income
- 15681
Saltsburg (15681)
$73,130 median income
- 15613
Apollo (15613)
$71,988 median income
- 15727
Clune (15727)
$64,063 median income
- 15684
Slickville (15684)
$63,500 median income
- 15783
West Lebanon (15783)
$62,000 median income
- 15618
Avonmore (15618)
$61,579 median income
- 15686
Spring Church (15686)
$49,977 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15681 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15618 | Avonmore, PA | 2,634 | 4.2 mi |
| 15680 | Salina, PA | 101 | 3.5 mi |
| 15670 | New Alexandria, PA | 3,649 | 6.5 mi |
| 15725 | Clarksburg, PA | 1,446 | 5.3 mi |
| 15684 | Slickville, PA | 841 | 5.1 mi |
| 15686 | Spring Church, PA | 972 | 8.2 mi |
| 15624 | Crabtree, PA | 410 | 9.5 mi |
| 15613 | Apollo, PA | 13,933 | 7.5 mi |
| 15727 | Clune, PA | 168 | 7.8 mi |
| 15783 | West Lebanon, PA | 140 | 8.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15681, 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 (5,241 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 15681 in?
ZIP code 15681 (Saltsburg) is located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. Indiana County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/indiana-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 15681?
ZIP code 15681 in Saltsburg, PA has a population of 5,241 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15681?
The median household income in ZIP 15681 is $73,130, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15681?
The median home value in ZIP 15681 is $155,600, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15681?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15681 is White at 87.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15681?
ZIP code 15681 has 77 business establishments employing approximately 682 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15681?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15681 are: Construction (15), Other services (except public administration) (13), Retail trade (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15681?
In ZIP code 15681, 68.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.3% 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 15681?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15681 is 31.0 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 15681?
In ZIP code 15681, approximately 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15681?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15681 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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