ZIP Code 15721

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Burnside · Clearfield County · Pennsylvania

Population
234

47/sq mi

Median income
$41,875

▼ 45% vs US

higher than 7% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$64,200

▼ 77% vs US

higher than 2% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
3.4%

Median age 55.7

Land area
5.0 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 15721 in Burnside, Pennsylvania has a population of 234. The median household income is $41,875, which is 45% below the national average. Median home value is $64,200, 77% below the US average. 3.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15721 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.0 square miles in Burnside, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 234 residents, producing a population density of 47 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 15721 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15721 sits at $41,875 (46% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $29,217. The poverty rate stands at 24.2% and the unemployment rate at 19.8%. On housing, the median home value is $64,200 (72% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 91.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15721 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 3.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clearfield County, so you can benchmark 15721 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 15721, Burnside, 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

234

Population

5.0

Area (sq mi)

47

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15721?

55.7

Median Age

55.9%

Male

44.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$41,875

Median Household Income

-46% vs state

$29,217

Per Capita Income

24.2%

Poverty Rate

19.8%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 75.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.4%

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

What does housing look like?

97

Total Housing Units

79

Occupied Units

18

Vacant Units

1.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.1%
Renter 8.9%

$64,200

Median Home Value

-72% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 15721, employing approximately 8 people with a combined annual payroll of $505,000.

3

Businesses

8

Employees

$505K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 15721 vs 15742 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
15742 Glen Campbell, PA 950 3.7 mi
15712 Arcadia, PA 151 3.3 mi
15724 Cherry Tree, PA 2,412 5.4 mi
15741 Gipsy, PA 83 5.1 mi
15757 Mahaffey, PA 1,618 5.9 mi
15738 Emeigh, PA 265 8.5 mi
16692 Westover, PA 753 5.5 mi
15746 Hillsdale, PA 135 6.2 mi
15772 Rossiter, PA 1,715 6.9 mi
15753 La Jose, PA 513 7.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15721 in?
ZIP code 15721 (Burnside) is located in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Clearfield County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clearfield-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 15721?
ZIP code 15721 in Burnside, PA has a population of 234 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15721?
The median household income in ZIP 15721 is $41,875, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15721?
The median home value in ZIP 15721 is $64,200, which is 77% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15721?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15721 is White at 98.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15721?
ZIP code 15721 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 8 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15721?
In ZIP code 15721, 75.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.4% 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 15721?
In ZIP code 15721, approximately 91.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15721?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15721 is 24.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Burnside, 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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