PlainZIP

Timblin, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15778

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

140
60/sq mi
$72,500
Median income
$71,300
Median home value
3.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Timblin pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
60
people per sq mi
97%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15778 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15778 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Timblin, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, home to just 140 residents across 2.4 square miles, a density of 60 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15778 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,500 (7% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $19,768. Local economic indicators show a 8.2% poverty rate alongside 1.6% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $71,300 (69% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 97.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 3.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Jefferson County, letting you compare 15778 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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 15778, Timblin, 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

140

Population

2.4

Area (sq mi)

60

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15778?

43.4

Median Age

54.8%

Male

45.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 88.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%

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?

$72,500

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$19,768

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 15778 ranks nationally

Timblin, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,500 Top 49% higher than 51% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 69.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.7%

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

What does housing look like?

74

Total Housing Units

66

Occupied Units

8

Vacant Units

5.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.0%
Renter 3.0%

$71,300

Median Home Value

-69% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 15778 vs 15770 →

ZIP 15778 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 15778 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 15778 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 15778 ranks #3 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
15770 Ringgold, PA 184 2.9 mi
16240 Mayport, PA 1,533 4.8 mi
15784 Worthville, PA 67 5.0 mi
15776 Sprankle Mills, PA 52 5.4 mi
16230 Hawthorn, PA 494 5.6 mi
15864 Summerville, PA 1,845 9.3 mi
16245 Oak Ridge, PA 207 5.9 mi
16222 Dayton, PA 2,526 7.3 mi
15744 Hamilton, PA 105 6.7 mi
16256 Smicksburg, PA 2,084 7.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

15767 standard
Punxsutawney, PA
Pop: 14,668
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

Related Areas

Jefferson County Timblin, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15778 in? ▼
ZIP code 15778 (Timblin) 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 15778? ▼
ZIP code 15778 in Timblin, PA has a population of 140 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15778? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15778 is $72,500, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15778? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15778 is $71,300, which is 74% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15778? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15778 is White at 88.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.1% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15778? ▼
In ZIP code 15778, 69.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.7% 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 15778? ▼
In ZIP code 15778, approximately 97.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15778? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15778 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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