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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
$50,589
Median income
$135,900
Median home value
19.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
21th 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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $31,533. Local economic indicators show a 17.6% poverty rate alongside 3.8% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $135,900 (40% below the state average); renters pay a median of $800 monthly, and 71.3% of units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 15767, plus 6 more within Jefferson County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 15767?

43.6

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 96.1%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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

$31,533

Per Capita Income

17.6%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

26.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15767 ranks nationally

Punxsutawney, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$50,589 15th percentile higher than 15% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,801

Total Housing Units

5,943

Occupied Units

858

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.3%
Renter 28.7%

$135,900

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$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

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ZIP 15767 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15767 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 15767 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

15825 standard
Brookville, PA
Pop: 9,562
15851 standard
Reynoldsville, PA
Pop: 6,671
15824 standard
Brockway, PA
Pop: 5,407
15840 standard
Falls Creek, PA
Pop: 1,993
15864 standard
Summerville, PA
Pop: 1,845
15865 standard
Sykesville, PA
Pop: 1,295

Related Areas

Jefferson County Punxsutawney, PA Pennsylvania

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.