ZIP Code 15821

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Benezett · Elk County · Pennsylvania

Population
164

2/sq mi

Median income
$55,313

▼ 27% vs US

higher than 21% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$170,300

▼ 39% vs US

higher than 34% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.4%

Median age 58.4

Land area
91.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 15821 in Benezett, Pennsylvania has a population of 164. The median household income is $55,313, which is 27% below the national average. Median home value is $170,300, 39% below the US average. 10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15821 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 91.1 square miles in Benezett, Elk County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 164 residents, producing a population density of 2 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 15821 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15821 sits at $55,313 (29% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $36,958. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $170,300 (25% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 95.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15821 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Elk County, so you can benchmark 15821 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15821, Benezett, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

164

Population

91.1

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15821?

58.4

Median Age

62.2%

Male

37.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.9%
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 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$55,313

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$36,958

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 71.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.4%

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

What does housing look like?

373

Total Housing Units

47

Occupied Units

326

Vacant Units

1.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.7%
Renter 4.3%

$170,300

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

1971

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 15821, employing approximately 49 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,833,000.

11

Businesses

49

Employees

$1.8M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 4 36.4%

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 Code City Population Distance
15868 Weedville, PA 1,350 5.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15821 in?
ZIP code 15821 (Benezett) is located in Elk County, Pennsylvania. Elk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/elk-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 15821?
ZIP code 15821 in Benezett, PA has a population of 164 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15821?
The median household income in ZIP 15821 is $55,313, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15821?
The median home value in ZIP 15821 is $170,300, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15821?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15821 is White at 95.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15821?
ZIP code 15821 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 49 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15821?
In ZIP code 15821, 71.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.4% 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 15821?
In ZIP code 15821, approximately 95.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for Benezett, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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