ZIP Code 15834

ZIP code 15834 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 527.1 square miles in Emporium, Cameron County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 4,533 residents, producing a population density of 9 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 15834 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15834 sits at $50,609 (35% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $30,128. The poverty rate stands at 14.1% and the unemployment rate at 7.8%. On housing, the median home value is $87,400 (62% below the state average) with median rent at $690 per month, and 71.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15834 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.2, and the average commute is 18 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 15834 sits relative to Pennsylvania and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →