PlainZIP

Brockport, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15823

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

1,431
15/sq mi
$51,125
Median income
$146,100
Median home value
17.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brockport pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15823 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15823 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brockport, Elk County, Pennsylvania, home to just 1,431 residents across 95.4 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15823 reports a modest median household income of $51,125 (34% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $32,536. Poverty here runs at 9.8%, with unemployment measured at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $146,100 (36% below the state average) with median rent at $705 per month, and 82.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Elk County, letting you compare 15823 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 15823

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brockport, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15823.

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 15823, Brockport, 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

1,431

Population

95.4

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15823?

50.2

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 98.3%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$51,125

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$32,536

Per Capita Income

9.8%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

22.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15823 ranks nationally

Brockport, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,125 16th percentile higher than 16% 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 67.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.4%

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

What does housing look like?

632

Total Housing Units

577

Occupied Units

55

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.5%
Renter 17.5%

$146,100

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$705

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 15823, employing approximately 385 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,889,000.

15

Businesses

385

Employees

$30.9M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 3 20.0%
Retail trade 3 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 20.0%

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 15823 vs 15824 →

ZIP 15823 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 15823 ranks #6 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 15823 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 15823 ranks #6 of 6 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
15824 Brockway, PA 5,407 6.9 mi
15801 Du Bois, PA 19,270 9.3 mi
15840 Falls Creek, PA 1,993 8.5 mi
15853 Ridgway, PA 6,578 10.3 mi
15846 Kersey, PA 3,636 9.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Elk County

15857 standard
Saint Marys, PA
Pop: 13,212
15853 standard
Ridgway, PA
Pop: 6,578
15846 standard
Kersey, PA
Pop: 3,636
15845 standard
Johnsonburg, PA
Pop: 3,197
15868 standard
Weedville, PA
Pop: 1,350
15870 standard
Wilcox, PA
Pop: 1,326

Related Areas

Elk County Brockport, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15823 in? ▼
ZIP code 15823 (Brockport) 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 15823? ▼
ZIP code 15823 in Brockport, PA has a population of 1,431 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15823? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15823 is $51,125, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15823? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15823 is $146,100, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15823? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15823 is White at 98.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15823? ▼
ZIP code 15823 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 385 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15823? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15823 are: Manufacturing (3), Retail trade (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15823? ▼
In ZIP code 15823, 67.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.4% 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 15823? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15823 is 22.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15823? ▼
In ZIP code 15823, approximately 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15823? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15823 is 9.8% 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.