ZIP Code 15865

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Sykesville · Jefferson County · Pennsylvania

Population
1,295

149/sq mi

Median income
$45,313

▼ 41% vs US

higher than 9% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$94,100

▼ 66% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
22.9%

Median age 51

Land area
8.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 15865 in Sykesville, Pennsylvania has a population of 1,295. The median household income is $45,313, which is 41% below the national average. Median home value is $94,100, 66% below the US average. 22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15865 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.7 square miles in Sykesville, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 1,295 residents, producing a population density of 149 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 15865 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15865 sits at $45,313 (42% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $32,424. The poverty rate stands at 14.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $94,100 (59% below the state average) with median rent at $674 per month, and 65.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15865 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 15865 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 15865

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15865.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15865, Sykesville, 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

1,295

Population

8.7

Area (sq mi)

149

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15865?

51.0

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.9%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$45,313

Median Household Income

-42% vs state

$32,424

Per Capita Income

14.3%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.9%

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

What does housing look like?

589

Total Housing Units

493

Occupied Units

96

Vacant Units

1.87

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.3%
Renter 34.7%

$94,100

Median Home Value

-59% vs state

$674

Median Rent

1952

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 15865, employing approximately 303 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,726,000.

23

Businesses

303

Employees

$12.7M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 8 34.8%
Retail trade 4 17.4%
Accommodation and food services 3 13.0%

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 15865 vs 15863 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
15863 Stump Creek, PA 225 2.2 mi
15866 Troutville, PA 261 2.3 mi
15848 Luthersburg, PA 1,027 5.7 mi
15715 Big Run, PA 621 5.8 mi
15840 Falls Creek, PA 1,993 8.8 mi
15851 Reynoldsville, PA 6,671 5.4 mi
15711 Anita, PA 412 7.5 mi
15801 Du Bois, PA 19,270 7.7 mi
15733 De Lancey, PA 108 8.0 mi
15767 Punxsutawney, PA 14,668 9.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15865 in?
ZIP code 15865 (Sykesville) 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 15865?
ZIP code 15865 in Sykesville, PA has a population of 1,295 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15865?
The median household income in ZIP 15865 is $45,313, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15865?
The median home value in ZIP 15865 is $94,100, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15865?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15865 is White at 96.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15865?
ZIP code 15865 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 303 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15865?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15865 are: Other services (except public administration) (8), Retail trade (4), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15865?
In ZIP code 15865, 70.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15865?
In ZIP code 15865, approximately 65.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15865?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15865 is 14.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Sykesville, 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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