PlainZIP

Saint Marys, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15857

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

13,212
51/sq mi
$67,662
Median income
$150,100
Median home value
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Saint Marys pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
51
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15857 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15857 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Marys, Elk County, Pennsylvania, home to 13,212 residents across 259.6 square miles, a density of 51 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15857 reports a modest median household income of $67,662 (13% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $37,095. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.5%. Housing costs here run $150,100 for a typical home value (34% below the state average), with rent averaging $762 a month; 77.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.9, and the average commute is 14 minutes. To put 15857 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Elk County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 15857

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Marys, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15857.

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 15857, Saint Marys, 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

13,212

Population

259.6

Area (sq mi)

51

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15857?

50.9

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 94.8%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$67,662

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$37,095

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

14.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15857 ranks nationally

Saint Marys, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,662 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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

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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 70.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%

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

What does housing look like?

6,394

Total Housing Units

5,756

Occupied Units

638

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.9%
Renter 22.1%

$150,100

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$762

Median Rent

1962

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.7%

YoY Change (2024)

168

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+68%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15857 have increased 9.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +68% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -2.1% 127
2021 +8.3% 138
2022 +7.4% 148
2023 +3.5% 153
2024 +9.7% 168

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 475 business establishments in ZIP 15857, employing approximately 7,987 people with a combined annual payroll of $403,208,000.

475

Businesses

7,987

Employees

$403.2M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 72 15.2%
Health care and social assistance 65 13.7%
Retail trade 62 13.1%
Other services (except public administration) 55 11.6%
Accommodation and food services 44 9.3%
Construction 38 8.0%
Wholesale trade 21 4.4%
Finance and insurance 21 4.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 21 4.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 12 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 7 1.5%
Information 7 1.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.5%
Utilities 6 1.3%
Educational services 6 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.6%

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 15857 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 15857 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 15857 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 15857 ranks #3 of 4 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
15846 Kersey, PA 3,636 8.2 mi
15827 Byrnedale, PA 231 9.5 mi
15870 Wilcox, PA 1,326 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Elk County

15853 standard
Ridgway, PA
Pop: 6,578
15846 standard
Kersey, PA
Pop: 3,636
15845 standard
Johnsonburg, PA
Pop: 3,197
15823 standard
Brockport, PA
Pop: 1,431
15868 standard
Weedville, PA
Pop: 1,350
15870 standard
Wilcox, PA
Pop: 1,326

Related Areas

Elk County Saint Marys, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15857 in? ▼
ZIP code 15857 (Saint Marys) is located in Elk County, Pennsylvania. Elk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/elk-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 15857? ▼
ZIP code 15857 in Saint Marys, PA has a population of 13,212 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15857? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15857 is $67,662, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15857? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15857 is $150,100, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15857? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15857 is White at 94.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15857? ▼
ZIP code 15857 has 475 business establishments employing approximately 7,987 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15857? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15857 are: Manufacturing (72), Health care and social assistance (65), Retail trade (62). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15857? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15857 increased by 9.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 68%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15857? ▼
In ZIP code 15857, 70.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% 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 15857? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15857 is 14.1 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 15857? ▼
In ZIP code 15857, 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 15857? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15857 is 7.7% 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.