Punxsutawney, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15767
Jefferson County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,668
- 34/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,589
- Median income Below-median income area
- $135,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Punxsutawney pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 34
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15767 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 15767 (Punxsutawney, PA) rose +19.9% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 15767 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Punxsutawney, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, home to 14,668 residents across 427.6 square miles, a density of 34 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15767 reports a modest median household income of $50,589 (35% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,533. The poverty rate is 17.6%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $135,900 (40% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $800; owner occupancy is 71.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 15767 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 15767
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Punxsutawney, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15767.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
53 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
53 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
52 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
44 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
39 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 15767, Punxsutawney, 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
14,668
Population
427.6
Area (sq mi)
34
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15767?
43.6
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
0.1%
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?
$50,589
Median Household Income
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$31,533
Per Capita Income
17.6%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15767 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Punxsutawney, 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)
$50,589 10th percentile higher than 10% 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
6,801housing units
6,801
Total Housing Units
5,943
Occupied Units
858
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$135,900
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$800
Median Rent
1961
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 382 business establishments in ZIP 15767, employing approximately 3,706 people with a combined annual payroll of $153,840,000.
382
Businesses
3,706
Employees
$153.8M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 53 | 13.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 53 | 13.9% |
| Retail trade | 52 | 13.6% |
| Manufacturing | 44 | 11.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 39 | 10.2% |
| Construction | 28 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 23 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 5.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 2.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 2.6% |
| Information | 7 | 1.8% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 1.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 1.1% |
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 15767 vs 15781 →
ZIP 15767 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15767
Punxsutawney (15767)
14,668 residents
- 15772 1,715
Rossiter (15772)
1,715 residents
- 15771 991
Rochester Mills (15771)
991 residents
- 15715 621
Big Run (15715)
621 residents
- 15711 412
Anita (15711)
412 residents
- 15863 225
Stump Creek (15863)
225 residents
- 15764 163
Oliveburg (15764)
163 residents
- 15780 148
Valier (15780)
148 residents
- 15733 108
De Lancey (15733)
108 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15767 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15767 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15744
Hamilton (15744)
$111,875 median income
- 15780
Valier (15780)
$89,583 median income
- 15764
Oliveburg (15764)
$66,250 median income
- 15771
Rochester Mills (15771)
$63,750 median income
- 15772
Rossiter (15772)
$62,727 median income
- 15715
Big Run (15715)
$60,625 median income
- 15781
Walston (15781)
$53,000 median income
- 15767
Punxsutawney (15767)
$50,589 median income
- 15711
Anita (15711)
$47,083 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15767 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15781 | Walston, PA | 94 | 1.0 mi |
| 15733 | De Lancey, PA | 108 | 1.9 mi |
| 15711 | Anita, PA | 412 | 3.3 mi |
| 15764 | Oliveburg, PA | 163 | 3.9 mi |
| 15715 | Big Run, PA | 621 | 4.8 mi |
| 15780 | Valier, PA | 148 | 5.6 mi |
| 15771 | Rochester Mills, PA | 991 | 9.0 mi |
| 15744 | Hamilton, PA | 105 | 6.5 mi |
| 15772 | Rossiter, PA | 1,715 | 7.0 mi |
| 15863 | Stump Creek, PA | 225 | 7.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15767, 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 (14,668 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 15767 in?
ZIP code 15767 (Punxsutawney) is located in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 15767?
ZIP code 15767 in Punxsutawney, PA has a population of 14,668 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15767?
The median household income in ZIP 15767 is $50,589, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15767?
The median home value in ZIP 15767 is $135,900, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15767?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15767 is White at 96.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15767?
ZIP code 15767 has 382 business establishments employing approximately 3,706 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15767?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15767 are: Health care and social assistance (53), Other services (except public administration) (53), Retail trade (52). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15767?
In ZIP code 15767, 67.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.4% 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 15767?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15767 is 26.5 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 15767?
In ZIP code 15767, approximately 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15767?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15767 is 17.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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