15501 ZIP Code
Somerset, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 15501 |
| City/Town: | Somerset |
| County: | Somerset |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,508 |
| Median Household Income: | $55,788 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,787 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,670 |
| Median Home Value: | $149,600 |
| Land Area: | 132.0 sq miles
341.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.0397, -79.1298 |
Population Information (15501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,508 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,719 | 52.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,789 | 47.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 761 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 640 | 3.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 782 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 884 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 850 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,233 | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,006 | 12.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,271 | 13.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 975 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,368 | 8.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,307 | 14.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 899 | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 532 | 3.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (15501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $149,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $706 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,670 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,558 | 85.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,112 | 14.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,561 | 69.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,997 | 30.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (15501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,591 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 362 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 879 | 7.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,107 | 48.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,718 | 13.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 990 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,431 | 11.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,104 | 8.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (15501 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $55,788 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $77,794 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $77,475 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,787 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (15501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,361 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,040 | 95.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 321 | 4.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,782 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,789 | 82.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 838 | 11.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 396 | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 17 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (15501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,630 | 94.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 441 | 2.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 55 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 86 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 296 | 1.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 157 | 1.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 370 | 2.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 116 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 140 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 6 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 108 | 0.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (15501 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 293 | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 290 | 4.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 721 | 11.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 660 | 10.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,044 | 15.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,094 | 16.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 790 | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 949 | 14.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 439 | 6.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 278 | 4.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (15501 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,426 | 77.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 569 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 23 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 204 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 40 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 496 | 7.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (15501 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 334 | 4.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 450 | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 711 | 10.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 131 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 892 | 12.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 370 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 52 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 399 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 582 | 8.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,585 | 22.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 803 | 11.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 445 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 286 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (15501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (15501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,161 | 85.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,502 | 63.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,526 | 39.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 817 | 4.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (15501 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,470 | 68.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,598 | 39.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,826 | 27.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 315 | 4.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 178 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,155 | 17.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (15501 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,052 | 65.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 225 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 430 | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 246 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 346 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 235 | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 167 | 2.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 969 | 12.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (15501 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 23 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 254 | 3.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 635 | 8.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 646 | 8.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 735 | 9.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,273 | 16.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 800 | 10.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,096 | 14.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 450 | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,758 | 22.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (15501 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 147 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 604 | 7.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,348 | 30.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,323 | 43.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,022 | 13.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 226 | 2.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (15501 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,730 | 41.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 346 | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,401 | 21.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,411 | 21.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 371 | 5.7% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 243 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 26 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 30 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (15501 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 488 | 7.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,097 | 32.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,917 | 44.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,056 | 16.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (15501 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 412 | 9.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 997 | 21.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 880 | 19.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 795 | 17.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 772 | 16.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 475 | 10.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 175 | 3.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 55 | 1.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (15501 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,333 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $555 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $706 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.40 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.98 | 2.38 |
Households (15501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,558 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,316 | 50.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,189 | 18.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,018 | 15.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,642 | 25.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,688 | 25.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,495 | 38.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.27 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.88 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (15501 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,623 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,797 | 36.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,679 | 48.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 246 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 772 | 10.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,462 | 19.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (15501 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,676 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 183 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 57 | 2.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,251 | 46.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 807 | 30.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 378 | 14.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (15501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,732 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,068 | 7.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,978 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,848 | 19.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 126 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,176 | 41.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,546 | 54.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (15501 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,415 | 87.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,931 | 11.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 809 | 41.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,100 | 57.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 192 | 9.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 22 | 1.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (15501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,377 | 99.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 127 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 131 | 103.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 131 | 103.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 131 | 103.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 45 | 35.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 62 | 48.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (15501 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,747 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,391 | 97.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 356 | 2.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 210 | 1.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 67 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 59 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 20 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (15501 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,558 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,701 | 86.9% | 89.4% |
Somerset, PA15501