ZIP Code 15851

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Reynoldsville · Jefferson County · Pennsylvania

Population
6,671

28/sq mi

Median income
$63,158

▼ 17% vs US

higher than 35% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$119,300

▼ 57% vs US

higher than 16% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.7%

Median age 41

Land area
242.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 15851 in Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania has a population of 6,671. The median household income is $63,158, which is 17% below the national average. Median home value is $119,300, 57% below the US average. 13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15851 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 242.6 square miles in Reynoldsville, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 6,671 residents, producing a population density of 28 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 15851 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15851 sits at $63,158 (19% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $30,146. The poverty rate stands at 16.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $119,300 (48% below the state average) with median rent at $634 per month, and 77.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15851 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 15851 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 15851

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15851.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15851, Reynoldsville, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,671

Population

242.6

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15851?

41.0

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 95.5%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$63,158

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$30,146

Per Capita Income

16.7%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,999

Total Housing Units

2,718

Occupied Units

281

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.9%
Renter 22.1%

$119,300

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$634

Median Rent

1964

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 122 business establishments in ZIP 15851, employing approximately 1,237 people with a combined annual payroll of $52,518,000.

122

Businesses

1,237

Employees

$52.5M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 19 15.6%
Construction 18 14.8%
Health care and social assistance 14 11.5%
Manufacturing 12 9.8%
Transportation and warehousing 11 9.0%
Retail trade 10 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 8.2%
Accommodation and food services 9 7.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 5.7%
Wholesale trade 6 4.9%
Finance and insurance 3 2.5%

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 Code City Population Distance
15865 Sykesville, PA 1,295 5.4 mi
15847 Knox Dale, PA 255 6.8 mi
15863 Stump Creek, PA 225 6.7 mi
15840 Falls Creek, PA 1,993 6.4 mi
15711 Anita, PA 412 7.0 mi
15715 Big Run, PA 621 9.1 mi
15733 De Lancey, PA 108 8.4 mi
15866 Troutville, PA 261 7.8 mi
15767 Punxsutawney, PA 14,668 10.2 mi
15825 Brookville, PA 9,562 8.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15851 in?
ZIP code 15851 (Reynoldsville) 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 15851?
ZIP code 15851 in Reynoldsville, PA has a population of 6,671 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15851?
The median household income in ZIP 15851 is $63,158, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15851?
The median home value in ZIP 15851 is $119,300, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15851?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15851 is White at 95.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15851?
ZIP code 15851 has 122 business establishments employing approximately 1,237 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15851?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15851 are: Other services (except public administration) (19), Construction (18), Health care and social assistance (14). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15851?
In ZIP code 15851, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.7% 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 15851?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15851 is 25.2 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 15851?
In ZIP code 15851, approximately 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15851?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15851 is 16.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Reynoldsville, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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