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 Moderate-density area
- $66,429
- Median income Near-median income area
- $139,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elderton pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd 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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,768. Unemployment is 11.0%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $139,000 (39% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $754; owner occupancy is 73.7%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Armstrong County, so 15736 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 15736
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elderton, PA
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$33,768
Per Capita Income
13.5%
Poverty Rate
11.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 15736 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Elderton, 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)
$66,429 39th percentile higher than 39% 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
206housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 16226
Ford City (16226)
8,279 residents
- 15774 3,029
Shelocta (15774)
3,029 residents
- 16249 2,089
Rural Valley (16249)
2,089 residents
- 15686 972
Spring Church (15686)
972 residents
- 15736 613
Elderton (15736)
613 residents
- 16263 317
Yatesboro (16263)
317 residents
- 16250 315
Sagamore (16250)
315 residents
- 16244 265
Nu Mine (16244)
265 residents
- 15756 207
Mc Intyre (15756)
207 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15736 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15736 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15774
Shelocta (15774)
$80,375 median income
- 16249
Rural Valley (16249)
$68,214 median income
- 15736
Elderton (15736)
$66,429 median income
- 15727
Clune (15727)
$64,063 median income
- 16226
Ford City (16226)
$63,750 median income
- 15783
West Lebanon (15783)
$62,000 median income
- 16250
Sagamore (16250)
$57,841 median income
- 15686
Spring Church (15686)
$49,977 median income
- 16244
Nu Mine (16244)
$47,614 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15736, 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 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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