Mahaffey, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15757
Clearfield County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,618
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $56,176
- Median income Below-median income area
- $105,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mahaffey pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 11th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15757 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15757 covers 204.8 square miles in Mahaffey, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,618 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15757 reports a modest median household income of $56,176 (28% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,117. The poverty rate is 13.4%, with unemployment at 1.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $105,600 (54% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $672; owner occupancy is 85.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.6, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clearfield County, so 15757 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 15757
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mahaffey, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15757.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 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 15757, Mahaffey, 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
1,618
Population
204.8
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15757?
53.6
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
0.3%
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?
$56,176
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$31,117
Per Capita Income
13.4%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
35.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15757 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Mahaffey, 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)
$56,176 17th percentile higher than 17% 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
873housing units
873
Total Housing Units
588
Occupied Units
285
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$105,600
Median Home Value
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$672
Median Rent
1966
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 15757, employing approximately 256 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,239,000.
27
Businesses
256
Employees
$13.2M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 22.2% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 14.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 14.8% |
| Construction | 3 | 11.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 11.1% |
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 15757 vs 15721 →
ZIP 15757 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15724
Cherry Tree (15724)
2,412 residents
- 16838
Grampian (16838)
1,821 residents
- 15757
Mahaffey (15757)
1,618 residents
- 15848
Luthersburg (15848)
1,027 residents
- 15742 950
Glen Campbell (15742)
950 residents
- 16692 753
Westover (16692)
753 residents
- 15715 621
Big Run (15715)
621 residents
- 15753 513
La Jose (15753)
513 residents
- 15866 261
Troutville (15866)
261 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15757 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15757 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15866
Troutville (15866)
$82,708 median income
- 16692
Westover (16692)
$74,028 median income
- 15724
Cherry Tree (15724)
$67,500 median income
- 15848
Luthersburg (15848)
$66,250 median income
- 15715
Big Run (15715)
$60,625 median income
- 15753
La Jose (15753)
$58,125 median income
- 16838
Grampian (16838)
$57,917 median income
- 15757
Mahaffey (15757)
$56,176 median income
- 15742
Glen Campbell (15742)
$52,375 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15757 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15721 | Burnside, PA | 234 | 5.9 mi |
| 16692 | Westover, PA | 753 | 9.1 mi |
| 15848 | Luthersburg, PA | 1,027 | 10.0 mi |
| 15753 | La Jose, PA | 513 | 8.2 mi |
| 15866 | Troutville, PA | 261 | 10.0 mi |
| 15742 | Glen Campbell, PA | 950 | 8.4 mi |
| 16838 | Grampian, PA | 1,821 | 8.9 mi |
| 15712 | Arcadia, PA | 151 | 8.9 mi |
| 15715 | Big Run, PA | 621 | 9.3 mi |
| 15724 | Cherry Tree, PA | 2,412 | 11.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15757, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,618 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 15757 in?
ZIP code 15757 (Mahaffey) 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 15757?
ZIP code 15757 in Mahaffey, PA has a population of 1,618 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15757?
The median household income in ZIP 15757 is $56,176, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15757?
The median home value in ZIP 15757 is $105,600, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15757?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15757 is White at 97.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15757?
ZIP code 15757 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 256 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15757?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15757 are: Other services (except public administration) (6), Retail trade (4), Transportation and warehousing (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15757?
In ZIP code 15757, 67.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 15757?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15757 is 35.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15757?
In ZIP code 15757, approximately 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15757?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15757 is 13.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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