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 Moderate-density area
- $67,662
- Median income Near-median income area
- $150,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Saint Marys pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 15857 (Saint Marys, PA) rose +9.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 153.2 in 2023 to 168.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,095. The poverty rate is 7.7%, with unemployment at 7.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $150,100 (34% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $762; owner occupancy is 77.9%.
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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Elk County, so 15857 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 15857
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Marys, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15857.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
72 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
65 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
62 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
55 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
44 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 15857?
50.9
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
1.4%
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?
$67,662
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$37,095
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
14.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15857 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Saint Marys, 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)
$67,662 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,394housing units
6,394
Total Housing Units
5,756
Occupied Units
638
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$150,100
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 15857 vs 15846 →
ZIP 15857 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15857
Saint Marys (15857)
13,212 residents
- 15846 3,636
Kersey (15846)
3,636 residents
- 15870 1,326
Wilcox (15870)
1,326 residents
- 15827 231
Byrnedale (15827)
231 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15857 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15857 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15827
Byrnedale (15827)
$83,125 median income
- 15846
Kersey (15846)
$70,662 median income
- 15857
Saint Marys (15857)
$67,662 median income
- 15870
Wilcox (15870)
$63,750 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15857, 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 (13,212 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 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.
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