15522 ZIP Code
Bedford, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 15522 |
| City/Town: | Bedford |
| County: | Bedford |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,020 |
| Median Household Income: | $63,538 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,892 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,796 |
| Median Home Value: | $189,200 |
| Land Area: | 187.7 sq miles
486.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.9410, -78.5496 |
Population Information (15522 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,020 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,646 | 51.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,374 | 48.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 50.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 485 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 497 | 4.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 341 | 3.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 672 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 542 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,245 | 11.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,157 | 10.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,167 | 10.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 970 | 8.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,069 | 9.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,585 | 14.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 880 | 8.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 410 | 3.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (15522 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $189,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $740 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,796 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,890 | 84.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 906 | 15.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,743 | 76.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,147 | 23.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (15522 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,483 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 188 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 323 | 3.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,656 | 43.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,620 | 19.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 877 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,058 | 12.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 761 | 9.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (15522 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $63,538 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $73,222 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $83,250 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,892 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (15522 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,512 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,345 | 97.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 167 | 3.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,095 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,379 | 81.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 689 | 12.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 259 | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 18 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (15522 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,581 | 96.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 144 | 1.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 6 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 85 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 14 | 0.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 190 | 1.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 84 | 0.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 117 | 1.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 34 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 39 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 44 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (15522 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 130 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 244 | 5.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 561 | 11.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 559 | 11.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 529 | 10.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 782 | 16.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 816 | 16.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 859 | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 287 | 5.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 123 | 2.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (15522 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,475 | 83.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 401 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 7 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 73 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 15 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 326 | 6.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (15522 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 81 | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 480 | 9.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 580 | 10.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 238 | 4.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 937 | 17.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 293 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 37 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 95 | 1.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 406 | 7.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,252 | 23.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 559 | 10.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 188 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 199 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (15522 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.3% | 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 (15522 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,993 | 90.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,721 | 70.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,274 | 38.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 807 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (15522 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,126 | 63.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,332 | 47.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,516 | 31.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 170 | 3.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 87 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 540 | 11.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (15522 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,288 | 74.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 79 | 1.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 289 | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 237 | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 148 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 67 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 279 | 4.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 406 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 3 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (15522 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 191 | 3.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 619 | 10.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 555 | 9.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 466 | 8.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 587 | 10.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 586 | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 922 | 15.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 158 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,707 | 29.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (15522 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 71 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 679 | 11.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,202 | 20.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,599 | 44.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 895 | 15.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 350 | 6.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (15522 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 508 | 10.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 250 | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,704 | 34.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,897 | 38.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 45 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 346 | 7.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 69 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 71 | 1.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (15522 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 385 | 7.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,502 | 30.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,707 | 34.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,296 | 26.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (15522 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 236 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 439 | 11.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 438 | 11.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 922 | 24.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 825 | 22.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 544 | 14.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 319 | 8.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 20 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (15522 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,435 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $417 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $740 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.41 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.53 | 2.38 |
Households (15522 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,890 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,454 | 50.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 700 | 14.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 973 | 19.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,140 | 23.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,061 | 21.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,064 | 42.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.20 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.87 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (15522 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,917 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,485 | 30.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,600 | 52.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 146 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 588 | 12.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 927 | 18.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (15522 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,808 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 140 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 29 | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 603 | 33.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 571 | 31.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 465 | 25.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (15522 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,228 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 762 | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,800 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,756 | 16.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 152 | 8.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 693 | 39.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 911 | 51.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (15522 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,121 | 91.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 820 | 7.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 499 | 60.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 318 | 38.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 147 | 17.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 3 | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (15522 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,930 | 99.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 76 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 90 | 118.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 90 | 118.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 90 | 118.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 25 | 32.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 14 | 18.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 8 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (15522 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,535 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,279 | 97.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 256 | 2.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 80 | 0.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 119 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 43 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (15522 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,890 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,172 | 85.3% | 89.4% |
Bedford, PA15522