Marion Center, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15759
Indiana County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,004
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $57,132
- Median income Below-median income area
- $168,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Marion Center pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 34th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15759 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15759 covers 148.0 square miles in Marion Center, Indiana County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,004 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15759 reports a modest median household income of $57,132 (27% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,989. The poverty rate is 19.7%, with unemployment at 1.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $168,600 (26% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $804; owner occupancy is 77.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Indiana County, so 15759 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 15759
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marion Center, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15759.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
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 15759, Marion Center, 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
3,004
Population
148.0
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15759?
44.0
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
1.1%
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?
$57,132
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$29,989
Per Capita Income
19.7%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
30.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15759 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Marion Center, 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)
$57,132 19th percentile higher than 19% 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
1,089housing units
1,089
Total Housing Units
967
Occupied Units
122
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$168,600
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$804
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 41 business establishments in ZIP 15759, employing approximately 207 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,966,000.
41
Businesses
207
Employees
$8.0M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 17.1% |
| Construction | 6 | 14.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 9.8% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 9.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 9.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 7.3% |
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 15759 vs 15734 →
ZIP 15759 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15728
Clymer (15728)
3,701 residents
- 15759
Marion Center (15759)
3,004 residents
- 15747
Home (15747)
2,027 residents
- 15729
Commodore (15729)
1,537 residents
- 15771 991
Rochester Mills (15771)
991 residents
- 15734 322
Dixonville (15734)
322 residents
- 15777 170
Starford (15777)
170 residents
- 15780 148
Valier (15780)
148 residents
- 15746 135
Hillsdale (15746)
135 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15759 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15759 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15780
Valier (15780)
$89,583 median income
- 15771
Rochester Mills (15771)
$63,750 median income
- 15728
Clymer (15728)
$60,143 median income
- 15741
Gipsy (15741)
$57,500 median income
- 15759
Marion Center (15759)
$57,132 median income
- 15747
Home (15747)
$54,938 median income
- 15729
Commodore (15729)
$54,625 median income
- 15746
Hillsdale (15746)
$42,321 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15759 ranks #5 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15734 | Dixonville, PA | 322 | 3.5 mi |
| 15771 | Rochester Mills, PA | 991 | 4.7 mi |
| 15747 | Home, PA | 2,027 | 6.2 mi |
| 15777 | Starford, PA | 170 | 6.3 mi |
| 15746 | Hillsdale, PA | 135 | 7.6 mi |
| 15728 | Clymer, PA | 3,701 | 7.4 mi |
| 15780 | Valier, PA | 148 | 10.1 mi |
| 15741 | Gipsy, PA | 83 | 7.8 mi |
| 15729 | Commodore, PA | 1,537 | 7.4 mi |
| 15723 | Chambersville, PA | 46 | 8.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15759, 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 (3,004 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 15759 in?
ZIP code 15759 (Marion Center) is located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. Indiana County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/indiana-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 15759?
ZIP code 15759 in Marion Center, PA has a population of 3,004 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15759?
The median household income in ZIP 15759 is $57,132, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15759?
The median home value in ZIP 15759 is $168,600, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15759?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15759 is White at 94.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15759?
ZIP code 15759 has 41 business establishments employing approximately 207 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15759?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15759 are: Other services (except public administration) (7), Construction (6), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15759?
In ZIP code 15759, 66.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.0% 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 15759?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15759 is 30.8 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 15759?
In ZIP code 15759, approximately 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15759?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15759 is 19.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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