PlainZIP

Sykesville, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15865

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

1,295
149/sq mi
$45,313
Median income
$94,100
Median home value
22.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sykesville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
8th pct
home value, US ZIPs
149
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15865 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15865 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sykesville, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, home to just 1,295 residents across 8.7 square miles, a density of 149 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15865 reports a modest median household income of $45,313 (42% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $32,424. Local economic indicators show a 14.3% poverty rate alongside 3.7% unemployment. 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.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51, and the average commute is -. To put 15865 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Jefferson 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 15865

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sykesville, PA

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,295

Population

8.7

Area (sq mi)

149

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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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

How ZIP 15865 ranks nationally

Sykesville, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,313 9th percentile higher than 9% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 70.6%
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 15865 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 15865 ranks #5 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 15865 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 15865 ranks #9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

15767 standard
Punxsutawney, PA
Pop: 14,668
15825 standard
Brookville, PA
Pop: 9,562
15851 standard
Reynoldsville, PA
Pop: 6,671
15824 standard
Brockway, PA
Pop: 5,407
15840 standard
Falls Creek, PA
Pop: 1,993
15864 standard
Summerville, PA
Pop: 1,845

Related Areas

Jefferson County Sykesville, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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