Luthersburg, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15848
Clearfield County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,027
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,250
- Median income Near-median income area
- $138,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Luthersburg pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15848 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15848 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Luthersburg, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, home to just 1,027 residents across 52.4 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15848 reports a modest median household income of $66,250 (15% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,237. The poverty rate is 12.0%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $138,100 (39% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $950; owner occupancy is 86.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clearfield County, so 15848 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 15848
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Luthersburg, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15848.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
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 15848, Luthersburg, 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
1,027
Population
52.4
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15848?
40.7
Median Age
55.0%
Male
45.0%
Female
0.8%
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?
$66,250
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$25,237
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 15848 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Luthersburg, 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)
$66,250 38th percentile higher than 38% 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
453housing units
453
Total Housing Units
387
Occupied Units
66
Vacant Units
2.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$138,100
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$950
Median Rent
1985
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 15848, employing approximately 88 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,973,000.
26
Businesses
88
Employees
$6.0M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 12 | 46.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 15.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 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 15848 vs 15866 →
ZIP 15848 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15801
Du Bois (15801)
19,270 residents
- 16833 5,342
Curwensville (16833)
5,342 residents
- 15840 1,993
Falls Creek (15840)
1,993 residents
- 16838 1,821
Grampian (16838)
1,821 residents
- 15757 1,618
Mahaffey (15757)
1,618 residents
- 15865 1,295
Sykesville (15865)
1,295 residents
- 15848 1,027
Luthersburg (15848)
1,027 residents
- 15856 889
Rockton (15856)
889 residents
- 15866 261
Troutville (15866)
261 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15848 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15848 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15866
Troutville (15866)
$82,708 median income
- 15801
Du Bois (15801)
$67,583 median income
- 15848
Luthersburg (15848)
$66,250 median income
- 16833
Curwensville (16833)
$65,809 median income
- 15856
Rockton (15856)
$61,985 median income
- 16838
Grampian (16838)
$57,917 median income
- 15840
Falls Creek (15840)
$57,344 median income
- 15757
Mahaffey (15757)
$56,176 median income
- 15865
Sykesville (15865)
$45,313 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15848 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15866 | Troutville, PA | 261 | 3.8 mi |
| 15801 | Du Bois, PA | 19,270 | 6.5 mi |
| 16838 | Grampian, PA | 1,821 | 4.9 mi |
| 15865 | Sykesville, PA | 1,295 | 5.7 mi |
| 15863 | Stump Creek, PA | 225 | 6.4 mi |
| 15856 | Rockton, PA | 889 | 6.5 mi |
| 15757 | Mahaffey, PA | 1,618 | 10.0 mi |
| 16833 | Curwensville, PA | 5,342 | 9.8 mi |
| 15840 | Falls Creek, PA | 1,993 | 11.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15848, 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 (1,027 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 15848 in?
ZIP code 15848 (Luthersburg) is located in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Clearfield County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clearfield-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 15848?
ZIP code 15848 in Luthersburg, PA has a population of 1,027 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15848?
The median household income in ZIP 15848 is $66,250, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15848?
The median home value in ZIP 15848 is $138,100, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15848?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15848 is White at 97.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15848?
ZIP code 15848 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 88 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15848?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15848 are: Construction (12), Transportation and warehousing (4), Manufacturing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15848?
In ZIP code 15848, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.1% 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 15848?
In ZIP code 15848, approximately 86.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15848?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15848 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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