ZIP Code 15851
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Reynoldsville · Jefferson County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 6,671
- Median income
- $63,158
- Median home value
- $119,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 13.7%
- Land area
- 242.6 sq mi
28/sq mi
▼ 17% vs US
higher than 35% of US ZIPs
▼ 57% vs US
higher than 16% of US ZIPs
Median age 41
New York
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.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
12 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
11 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 + 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15851?
41.0
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
0.2%
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?
$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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 15851 vs 15865 →
| 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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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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