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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
$63,750
Median income
$126,800
Median home value
21.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $42,841. Poverty here runs at 11.9%, with unemployment measured at 3.3%. Median home value sits at $126,800 (44% below the state average), median rent at $767 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. To put 15870 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Elk 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 15870

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wilcox, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15870.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 15870?

53.4

Median Age

53.3%

Male

46.7%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 96.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
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?

$63,750

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$42,841

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15870 ranks nationally

Wilcox, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,750 36th percentile higher than 36% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 76.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.4%

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

What does housing look like?

899

Total Housing Units

499

Occupied Units

400

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.8%
Renter 7.2%

$126,800

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15870 ranks #3 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 15870 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 15870 ranks #3 of 5 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
16740 Mount Jewett, PA 1,032 8.3 mi
16733 Hazel Hurst, PA 222 8.4 mi
15857 Saint Marys, PA 13,212 9.0 mi
15845 Johnsonburg, PA 3,197 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Elk County

15857 standard
Saint Marys, PA
Pop: 13,212
15853 standard
Ridgway, PA
Pop: 6,578
15846 standard
Kersey, PA
Pop: 3,636
15845 standard
Johnsonburg, PA
Pop: 3,197
15823 standard
Brockport, PA
Pop: 1,431
15868 standard
Weedville, PA
Pop: 1,350

Related Areas

Elk County Wilcox, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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