Wilcox, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15870
Elk County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,326
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $63,750
- Median income Near-median income area
- $126,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wilcox pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15870 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15870 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wilcox, Elk County, Pennsylvania, home to just 1,326 residents across 331.5 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15870 reports a modest median household income of $63,750 (18% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,841. The poverty rate is 11.9%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $126,800 (44% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $767; owner occupancy is 92.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Elk County, so 15870 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 15870
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wilcox, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15870.
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
5 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
3 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 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 15870, Wilcox, 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
1,326
Population
331.5
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15870?
53.4
Median Age
53.3%
Male
46.7%
Female
0.5%
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?
$63,750
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$42,841
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15870 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Wilcox, 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)
$63,750 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
899housing units
899
Total Housing Units
499
Occupied Units
400
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$126,800
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$767
Median Rent
1965
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 15870, employing approximately 156 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,128,000.
25
Businesses
156
Employees
$7.1M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 20.0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 12.0% |
| Construction | 3 | 12.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 12.0% |
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 15870 vs 16740 →
ZIP 15870 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
- 15845 3,197
Johnsonburg (15845)
3,197 residents
- 15870 1,326
Wilcox (15870)
1,326 residents
- 16740 1,032
Mount Jewett (16740)
1,032 residents
- 16733 222
Hazel Hurst (16733)
222 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15870 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15870 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15845
Johnsonburg (15845)
$68,347 median income
- 15857
Saint Marys (15857)
$67,662 median income
- 15870
Wilcox (15870)
$63,750 median income
- 16733
Hazel Hurst (16733)
$48,750 median income
- 16740
Mount Jewett (16740)
$48,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15870 ranks #3 of 5 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 15870, 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 (1,326 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 15870 in?
ZIP code 15870 (Wilcox) 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 15870?
ZIP code 15870 in Wilcox, PA has a population of 1,326 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15870?
The median household income in ZIP 15870 is $63,750, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15870?
The median home value in ZIP 15870 is $126,800, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15870?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15870 is White at 96.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15870?
ZIP code 15870 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 156 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15870?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15870 are: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (3), Construction (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15870?
In ZIP code 15870, 76.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.4% 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 15870?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15870 is 24.7 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 15870?
In ZIP code 15870, approximately 92.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15870?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15870 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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