ZIP Code 15686

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Spring Church · Armstrong County · Pennsylvania

Population
972

37/sq mi

Median income
$49,977

▼ 34% vs US

higher than 14% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$227,100

▼ 18% vs US

higher than 51% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.2%

Median age 52

Land area
26.3 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 15686 in Spring Church, Pennsylvania has a population of 972. The median household income is $49,977, which is 34% below the national average. Median home value is $227,100, 18% below the US average. 20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15686 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 26.3 square miles in Spring Church, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 972 residents, producing a population density of 37 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 15686 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15686 sits at $49,977 (36% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $34,187. The poverty rate stands at 12.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $227,100 (0% below the state average) with median rent at $818 per month, and 88.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15686 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Armstrong County, so you can benchmark 15686 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 →

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 15686, Spring Church, 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

972

Population

26.3

Area (sq mi)

37

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15686?

52.0

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
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?

$49,977

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$34,187

Per Capita Income

12.5%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.2%

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

What does housing look like?

527

Total Housing Units

483

Occupied Units

44

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.4%
Renter 11.6%

$227,100

Median Home Value

-0% vs state

$818

Median Rent

1969

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 15686, employing approximately 211 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,271,000.

14

Businesses

211

Employees

$10.3M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 21.4%

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 15686 vs 15618 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
15618 Avonmore, PA 2,634 4.0 mi
15783 West Lebanon, PA 140 4.5 mi
15681 Saltsburg, PA 5,241 8.2 mi
15690 Vandergrift, PA 9,078 5.8 mi
15774 Shelocta, PA 3,029 6.1 mi
16226 Ford City, PA 8,279 6.9 mi
15736 Elderton, PA 613 6.6 mi
15673 North Apollo, PA 1,296 6.7 mi
15629 East Vandergrift, PA 676 7.0 mi
15680 Salina, PA 101 7.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15686 in?
ZIP code 15686 (Spring Church) is located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. Armstrong County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/armstrong-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 15686?
ZIP code 15686 in Spring Church, PA has a population of 972 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15686?
The median household income in ZIP 15686 is $49,977, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15686?
The median home value in ZIP 15686 is $227,100, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15686?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15686 is White at 99.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15686?
ZIP code 15686 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 211 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15686?
In ZIP code 15686, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15686?
In ZIP code 15686, approximately 88.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15686?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15686 is 12.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Spring Church, 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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