ZIP Code 15736
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Elderton · Armstrong County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 613
- Median income
- $66,429
- Median home value
- $139,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 11.4%
- Land area
- 8.5 sq mi
72/sq mi
▼ 13% vs US
higher than 41% of US ZIPs
▼ 50% vs US
higher than 22% of US ZIPs
Median age 53.8
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 + 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15736?
53.8
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
1.0%
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?
$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?
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
$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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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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