Emporium, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15834
Cameron County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,533
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $50,609
- Median income Below-median income area
- $87,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Emporium pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 6th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15834 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15834 covers 527.1 square miles in Emporium, Cameron County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,533 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15834 reports a modest median household income of $50,609 (35% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,128. The poverty rate is 14.1%, with unemployment at 7.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $87,400 (62% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $690; owner occupancy is 71.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.2, and the average commute is 18 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Pennsylvania and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 15834.
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 15834
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Emporium, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15834.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 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 15834, Emporium, 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
4,533
Population
527.1
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15834?
52.2
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
0.9%
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?
$50,609
Median Household Income
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$30,128
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
18.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15834 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Emporium, 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)
$50,609 10th percentile higher than 10% 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
2,638housing units
2,638
Total Housing Units
1,999
Occupied Units
639
Vacant Units
1.98
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$87,400
Median Home Value
-62% vs state ZIP avg
$690
Median Rent
1957
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 106 business establishments in ZIP 15834, employing approximately 1,340 people with a combined annual payroll of $61,675,000.
106
Businesses
1,340
Employees
$61.7M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 20 | 18.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 17.0% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 11.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 11.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 11.3% |
| Construction | 8 | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 4.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 3.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15834, 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 (4,533 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 15834 in?
ZIP code 15834 (Emporium) is located in Cameron County, Pennsylvania. Cameron County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cameron-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 15834?
ZIP code 15834 in Emporium, PA has a population of 4,533 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15834?
The median household income in ZIP 15834 is $50,609, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15834?
The median home value in ZIP 15834 is $87,400, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15834?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15834 is White at 92.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15834?
ZIP code 15834 has 106 business establishments employing approximately 1,340 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15834?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15834 are: Manufacturing (20), Other services (except public administration) (18), Retail trade (12). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15834?
In ZIP code 15834, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.5% 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 15834?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15834 is 18.1 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 15834?
In ZIP code 15834, approximately 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15834?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15834 is 14.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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