ZIP Code 15736

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Elderton · Armstrong County · Pennsylvania

Population
613

72/sq mi

Median income
$66,429

▼ 13% vs US

higher than 41% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$139,000

▼ 50% vs US

higher than 22% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.4%

Median age 53.8

Land area
8.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 15736 in Elderton, Pennsylvania has a population of 613. The median household income is $66,429, which is 13% below the national average. Median home value is $139,000, 50% below the US average. 11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15736 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.5 square miles in Elderton, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 613 residents, producing a population density of 72 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 15736 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15736 sits at $66,429 (15% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $33,768. The poverty rate stands at 13.5% and the unemployment rate at 11.0%. On housing, the median home value is $139,000 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $754 per month, and 73.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15736 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.8, 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 15736 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 15736

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

613

Population

8.5

Area (sq mi)

72

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Elderton, 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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