PlainZIP

Benezett, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15821

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

164
2/sq mi
$55,313
Median income
$170,300
Median home value
10.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Benezett pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15821 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15821 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Benezett, Elk County, Pennsylvania, home to just 164 residents across 91.1 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15821 reports a modest median household income of $55,313 (29% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $36,958. Poverty here runs at 0.0%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. Housing costs here run $170,300 for a typical home value (25% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 95.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 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 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 15821, Benezett, 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

164

Population

91.1

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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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

How ZIP 15821 ranks nationally

Benezett, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,313 21st percentile higher than 21% 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 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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 15821 vs 15868 →

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

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Pop: 13,212
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Pop: 6,578
15846 standard
Kersey, PA
Pop: 3,636
15845 standard
Johnsonburg, PA
Pop: 3,197
15823 standard
Brockport, PA
Pop: 1,431
15868 standard
Weedville, PA
Pop: 1,350

Related Areas

Elk County Benezett, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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