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Reynoldsville, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15851

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,671
28/sq mi
$63,158
Median income
$119,300
Median home value
13.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Reynoldsville pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
28
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15851 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15851 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Reynoldsville, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, home to 6,671 residents across 242.6 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15851 reports a modest median household income of $63,158 (19% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $30,146. Poverty here runs at 16.7%, with unemployment measured at 4.7%. Median home value sits at $119,300 (48% below the state average), median rent at $634 a month, and owner-occupancy at 77.9%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 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 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 15851

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Reynoldsville, PA

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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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

How ZIP 15851 ranks nationally

Reynoldsville, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$63,158 35th percentile higher than 35% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 15851 vs 15865 →

ZIP 15851 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15851 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 15851 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 15851 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

15767 standard
Punxsutawney, PA
Pop: 14,668
15825 standard
Brookville, PA
Pop: 9,562
15824 standard
Brockway, PA
Pop: 5,407
15840 standard
Falls Creek, PA
Pop: 1,993
15864 standard
Summerville, PA
Pop: 1,845
15865 standard
Sykesville, PA
Pop: 1,295

Related Areas

Jefferson County Reynoldsville, PA Pennsylvania

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.