Stump Creek, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15863
Jefferson County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 225
- 129/sq mi High-density area
- $80,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 3.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Stump Creek pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 4th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 129
- people per sq mi
- 100%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15863 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15863 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stump Creek, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, home to just 225 residents across 1.7 square miles, a density of 129 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 15863, but per-capita income is $28,909. Unemployment is 15.2%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $80,000 (65% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP); owner occupancy is 100.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 3.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 15863 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 →
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 15863, Stump Creek, 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
225
Population
1.7
Area (sq mi)
129
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15863?
50.4
Median Age
44.7%
Male
55.3%
Female
0.0%
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?
$28,909
Per Capita Income
16.8%
Poverty Rate
15.2%
Unemployment Rate
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
92housing units
92
Total Housing Units
68
Occupied Units
24
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$80,000
Median Home Value
-65% vs state ZIP avg
1948
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 15863, employing approximately 9 people with a combined annual payroll of $179,000.
3
Businesses
9
Employees
$179K
Annual Payroll
0
Industry Sectors
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 15863 vs 15865 →
ZIP 15863 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15767
Punxsutawney (15767)
14,668 residents
- 15851
Reynoldsville (15851)
6,671 residents
- 15772 1,715
Rossiter (15772)
1,715 residents
- 15865 1,295
Sykesville (15865)
1,295 residents
- 15848 1,027
Luthersburg (15848)
1,027 residents
- 15715 621
Big Run (15715)
621 residents
- 15711 412
Anita (15711)
412 residents
- 15866 261
Troutville (15866)
261 residents
- 15863 225
Stump Creek (15863)
225 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15863 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15865 | Sykesville, PA | 1,295 | 2.2 mi |
| 15866 | Troutville, PA | 261 | 2.6 mi |
| 15715 | Big Run, PA | 621 | 3.6 mi |
| 15711 | Anita, PA | 412 | 6.4 mi |
| 15848 | Luthersburg, PA | 1,027 | 6.4 mi |
| 15851 | Reynoldsville, PA | 6,671 | 6.7 mi |
| 15733 | De Lancey, PA | 108 | 6.6 mi |
| 15767 | Punxsutawney, PA | 14,668 | 7.6 mi |
| 15772 | Rossiter, PA | 1,715 | 10.1 mi |
| 15781 | Walston, PA | 94 | 8.4 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 15863 in?
ZIP code 15863 (Stump Creek) 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 15863?
ZIP code 15863 in Stump Creek, PA has a population of 225 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15863?
The median home value in ZIP 15863 is $80,000, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15863?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15863 is White at 81.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15863?
ZIP code 15863 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 9 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15863?
In ZIP code 15863, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15863?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15863 is 16.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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