Big Run, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15715
Jefferson County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 621
- 355/sq mi High-density area
- $60,625
- Median income Below-median income area
- $107,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Big Run pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 355
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15715 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15715 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Big Run, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, home to just 621 residents across 1.8 square miles, a density of 355 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15715 reports a modest median household income of $60,625 (22% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,455. The poverty rate is 20.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $107,700 (53% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $825; owner occupancy is 70.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 15715 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 15715
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Big Run, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15715.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 15715, Big Run, 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
621
Population
1.8
Area (sq mi)
355
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15715?
47.3
Median Age
45.9%
Male
54.1%
Female
0.4%
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?
$60,625
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$30,455
Per Capita Income
20.5%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 15715 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Big Run, 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)
$60,625 26th percentile higher than 26% 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
294housing units
294
Total Housing Units
234
Occupied Units
60
Vacant Units
2.11
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$107,700
Median Home Value
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$825
Median Rent
1940
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 15715, employing approximately 136 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,769,000.
14
Businesses
136
Employees
$6.8M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 5 | 35.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 21.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 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 15715 vs 15863 →
ZIP 15715 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15767
Punxsutawney (15767)
14,668 residents
- 15851
Reynoldsville (15851)
6,671 residents
- 15772 1,715
Rossiter (15772)
1,715 residents
- 15757 1,618
Mahaffey (15757)
1,618 residents
- 15865 1,295
Sykesville (15865)
1,295 residents
- 15715 621
Big Run (15715)
621 residents
- 15711 412
Anita (15711)
412 residents
- 15866 261
Troutville (15866)
261 residents
- 15863 225
Stump Creek (15863)
225 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15715 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15715 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15866
Troutville (15866)
$82,708 median income
- 15851
Reynoldsville (15851)
$63,158 median income
- 15772
Rossiter (15772)
$62,727 median income
- 15715
Big Run (15715)
$60,625 median income
- 15757
Mahaffey (15757)
$56,176 median income
- 15781
Walston (15781)
$53,000 median income
- 15767
Punxsutawney (15767)
$50,589 median income
- 15711
Anita (15711)
$47,083 median income
- 15865
Sykesville (15865)
$45,313 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15715 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15863 | Stump Creek, PA | 225 | 3.6 mi |
| 15733 | De Lancey, PA | 108 | 4.6 mi |
| 15767 | Punxsutawney, PA | 14,668 | 4.8 mi |
| 15772 | Rossiter, PA | 1,715 | 6.7 mi |
| 15781 | Walston, PA | 94 | 5.8 mi |
| 15865 | Sykesville, PA | 1,295 | 5.8 mi |
| 15711 | Anita, PA | 412 | 5.2 mi |
| 15866 | Troutville, PA | 261 | 5.9 mi |
| 15851 | Reynoldsville, PA | 6,671 | 9.1 mi |
| 15757 | Mahaffey, PA | 1,618 | 9.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15715, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 15715 in?
ZIP code 15715 (Big Run) is located in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 15715?
ZIP code 15715 in Big Run, PA has a population of 621 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15715?
The median household income in ZIP 15715 is $60,625, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15715?
The median home value in ZIP 15715 is $107,700, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15715?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15715 is White at 98.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15715?
ZIP code 15715 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 136 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15715?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15715 are: Retail trade (5), Manufacturing (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15715?
In ZIP code 15715, 74.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.3% 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 15715?
In ZIP code 15715, approximately 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15715?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15715 is 20.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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