ZIP Code 15870 Demographics

Elk County, Pennsylvania  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 15870 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,228

↓ 96.0% vs county

Median HH Income

$52,813

↓ 14.4% vs county

Median Home Value

$88,900

↓ 27.1% vs county

Median Age

48.4 yrs

↓ +0.4% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.5%

↑ 45.8% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 15870 compares to Elk County and Pennsylvania overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 15870 $53k Elk $62k Pennsylvania $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 15870 $89k Elk $122k Pennsylvania $226k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

10.7%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

92.5%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$617

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 15870 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$88,900
Down Payment (20%)$17,780
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$565P&I: $450 | Tax: $89 | Ins: $26
Rent (Local Median)
$617
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $52/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 15870, sorted by distance.

16740 8.3 mi away mckean county 16733 8.3 mi away mckean county 15845 8.5 mi away elk county 16749 14.5 mi away mckean county 16726 15.5 mi away mckean county 16738 17.2 mi away mckean county 16730 17.9 mi away mckean county 17760 48.6 mi away clinton county

About Elk County

Elk County is located in Pennsylvania and has a total population of 30,886. The county's median household income is $61,672 and median home value is $121,900. ZIP code 15870 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Elk County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.