Corsica, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15829
Jefferson County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,274
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,167
- Median income Near-median income area
- $140,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Corsica pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15829 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15829 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Corsica, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, home to just 1,274 residents across 91.7 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15829 reports a modest median household income of $64,167 (18% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,981. The poverty rate is 10.4%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $140,700 (38% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $843; owner occupancy is 82.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 15829 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 15829
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Corsica, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15829.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15829, Corsica, 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
1,274
Population
91.7
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15829?
44.3
Median Age
45.0%
Male
55.0%
Female
1.5%
Foreign-Born
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?
$64,167
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$30,981
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
21.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15829 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Corsica, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$64,167 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
606housing units
606
Total Housing Units
498
Occupied Units
108
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$140,700
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$843
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 26 business establishments in ZIP 15829, employing approximately 96 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,420,000.
26
Businesses
96
Employees
$4.4M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 23.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 15.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 11.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 11.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 11.5% |
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 15829 vs 15864 →
ZIP 15829 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16258
Strattanville (16258)
1,869 residents
- 15864
Summerville (15864)
1,845 residents
- 16240
Mayport (16240)
1,533 residents
- 15829
Corsica (15829)
1,274 residents
- 16224
Fairmount City (16224)
1,181 residents
- 15730 69
Coolspring (15730)
69 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15829 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15829 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16224
Fairmount City (16224)
$74,643 median income
- 15730
Coolspring (15730)
$66,696 median income
- 15864
Summerville (15864)
$65,859 median income
- 15829
Corsica (15829)
$64,167 median income
- 16240
Mayport (16240)
$58,281 median income
- 16258
Strattanville (16258)
$55,188 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15829 ranks #4 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15829, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,274 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 15829 in?
ZIP code 15829 (Corsica) 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 15829?
ZIP code 15829 in Corsica, PA has a population of 1,274 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15829?
The median household income in ZIP 15829 is $64,167, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15829?
The median home value in ZIP 15829 is $140,700, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15829?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15829 is White at 96.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15829?
ZIP code 15829 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 96 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15829?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15829 are: Construction (6), Other services (except public administration) (4), Manufacturing (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15829?
In ZIP code 15829, 72.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.4% 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 15829?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15829 is 21.3 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 15829?
In ZIP code 15829, approximately 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15829?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15829 is 10.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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