PlainZIP

Clarington, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15828

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

286
5/sq mi
$36,250
Median income
$147,500
Median home value
16.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15828 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15828 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clarington, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, home to just 286 residents across 60.9 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15828 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,250 (53% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $29,568. Local economic indicators show a 14.0% poverty rate alongside 1.1% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $147,500 (35% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 78.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.2, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Jefferson County, letting you compare 15828 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 15828, Clarington, 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

286

Population

60.9

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15828?

62.2

Median Age

64.6%

Male

35.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.7%
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 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$36,250

Median Household Income

-53% vs state

$29,568

Per Capita Income

14.0%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 15828 ranks nationally

Clarington, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$36,250 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 60.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.2%

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

What does housing look like?

489

Total Housing Units

142

Occupied Units

347

Vacant Units

2.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.2%
Renter 21.8%

$147,500

Median Home Value

-35% 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 6 business establishments in ZIP 15828, employing approximately 29 people with a combined annual payroll of $651,000.

6

Businesses

29

Employees

$651K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 5 83.3%

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 15828 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 15828 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 15828 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 15828 ranks #7 of 7 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
16217 Cooksburg, PA 101 2.7 mi
15860 Sigel, PA 1,065 4.6 mi
16260 Vowinckel, PA 296 5.5 mi
16239 Marienville, PA 4,172 9.6 mi
16233 Leeper, PA 1,246 7.1 mi
16258 Strattanville, PA 1,869 11.0 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 Clarington, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15828 in? ▼
ZIP code 15828 (Clarington) 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 15828? ▼
ZIP code 15828 in Clarington, PA has a population of 286 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15828? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15828 is $36,250, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15828? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15828 is $147,500, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15828? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15828 is White at 93.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15828? ▼
ZIP code 15828 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 29 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15828? ▼
In ZIP code 15828, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.2% 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 15828? ▼
In ZIP code 15828, approximately 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15828? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15828 is 14.0% 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.