PlainZIP

Elderton, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15736

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

613
72/sq mi
$66,429
Median income
$139,000
Median home value
11.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Elderton pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
72
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15736 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15736 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elderton, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, home to just 613 residents across 8.5 square miles, a density of 72 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15736 reports a modest median household income of $66,429 (15% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $33,768. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 11.0%. Housing costs here run $139,000 for a typical home value (39% below the state average), with rent averaging $754 a month; 73.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.8, and the average commute is -. To put 15736 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Armstrong County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 15736

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elderton, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15736.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15736, Elderton, 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

613

Population

8.5

Area (sq mi)

72

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15736?

53.8

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.9%
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 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$66,429

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$33,768

Per Capita Income

13.5%

Poverty Rate

11.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 15736 ranks nationally

Elderton, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$66,429 41st percentile higher than 41% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 81.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.4%

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

What does housing look like?

206

Total Housing Units

186

Occupied Units

20

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.7%
Renter 26.3%

$139,000

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$754

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 15736, employing approximately 175 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,529,000.

25

Businesses

175

Employees

$5.5M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 6 24.0%
Health care and social assistance 5 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 4 16.0%

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 15736 vs 15774 →

ZIP 15736 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15736 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 15736 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 15736 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
15774 Shelocta, PA 3,029 3.7 mi
15783 West Lebanon, PA 140 6.6 mi
16249 Rural Valley, PA 2,089 5.3 mi
16263 Yatesboro, PA 317 6.8 mi
16226 Ford City, PA 8,279 6.3 mi
15686 Spring Church, PA 972 6.6 mi
16244 Nu Mine, PA 265 7.8 mi
16250 Sagamore, PA 315 8.1 mi
15727 Clune, PA 168 10.3 mi
15756 Mc Intyre, PA 207 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Armstrong County

16201 standard
Kittanning, PA
Pop: 18,214
16226 standard
Ford City, PA
Pop: 8,279
16229 standard
Freeport, PA
Pop: 4,997
16262 standard
Worthington, PA
Pop: 3,007
16222 standard
Dayton, PA
Pop: 2,526
16249 standard
Rural Valley, PA
Pop: 2,089

Related Areas

Armstrong County Elderton, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15736 in? ▼
ZIP code 15736 (Elderton) 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 15736? ▼
ZIP code 15736 in Elderton, PA has a population of 613 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15736? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15736 is $66,429, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15736? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15736 is $139,000, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15736? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15736 is White at 95.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15736? ▼
ZIP code 15736 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 175 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15736? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15736 are: Retail trade (6), Health care and social assistance (5), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15736? ▼
In ZIP code 15736, 81.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.4% 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 15736? ▼
In ZIP code 15736, approximately 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15736? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15736 is 13.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.