ZIP Code 15681

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Saltsburg · Indiana County · Pennsylvania

Population
5,241

39/sq mi

Median income
$73,130

▼ 4% vs US

higher than 52% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$155,600

▼ 44% vs US

higher than 28% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
26.3%

Median age 44.2

Land area
135.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 15681 in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania has a population of 5,241. The median household income is $73,130, which is 4% below the national average. Median home value is $155,600, 44% below the US average. 26.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15681 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 135.4 square miles in Saltsburg, Indiana County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 5,241 residents, producing a population density of 39 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 15681 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15681 sits at $73,130 (6% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $39,071. The poverty rate stands at 11.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.2%. On housing, the median home value is $155,600 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $865 per month, and 82.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15681 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Indiana County, so you can benchmark 15681 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 15681

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15681.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,241

Population

135.4

Area (sq mi)

39

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15681?

44.2

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 87.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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

$39,071

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

31.0 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,168

Total Housing Units

1,926

Occupied Units

242

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.7%
Renter 17.3%

$155,600

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$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

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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

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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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Official Data Resources for Saltsburg, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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