15531 ZIP Code
Boswell, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 15531 |
| City/Town: | Boswell |
| County: | Somerset |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 3,577 |
| Median Household Income: | $51,172 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,619 |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,851 |
| Median Home Value: | $127,200 |
| Land Area: | 60.9 sq miles
157.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.1839, -79.0821 |
Population Information (15531 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 3,577 | -- |
| Male: | 1,765 | 49.3% |
| Female: | 1,812 | 50.7% |
| Median Age: | 45.5 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 214 | 6.0% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 127 | 3.6% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 223 | 6.2% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 182 | 5.1% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 228 | 6.4% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 387 | 10.8% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 413 | 11.5% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 390 | 10.9% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 240 | 6.7% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 353 | 9.9% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 582 | 16.3% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 141 | 3.9% |
| 85 years and over: | 97 | 2.7% |
Housing Information (15531 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $127,200 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- |
| Median rent: | $643 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 1,851 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 1,592 | 86.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 259 | 14.0% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,234 | 77.5% |
| Renter-occupied: | 358 | 22.5% |
Educational Attainment (15531 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 2,603 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 59 | 2.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 228 | 8.8% |
| High school graduate: | 1,151 | 44.2% |
| Some college, no degree: | 406 | 15.6% |
| Associate degree: | 339 | 13.0% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 319 | 12.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 101 | 3.9% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.0% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.1% |
Income Information (15531 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $51,172 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $63,606 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $68,700 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,619 / yr. |
Employment (15531 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 1,648 | -- |
| Employed: | 1,563 | 95.1% |
| Unemployed: | 80 | 4.9% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,317 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,205 | 77.1% |
| Government workers: | 185 | 11.8% |
| Self-employed: | 173 | 11.1% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% |
Race & Ethnicity (15531 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,453 | 96.5% |
| Black or African American: | 3 | 0.1% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 43 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 2 | 0.1% |
| Two or more races: | 76 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 16 | 0.4% |
| Mexican: | 26 | 0.7% |
| Puerto Rican: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 2 | 0.1% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 24 | 0.7% |
Income Distribution (15531 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 54 | 3.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 95 | 6.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 207 | 13.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 149 | 9.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 261 | 16.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 321 | 20.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 209 | 13.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 214 | 13.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 59 | 3.7% |
| $200,000 or more: | 23 | 1.4% |
Commute to Work (15531 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,291 | 82.6% |
| Carpooled: | 67 | 4.3% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Walked: | 51 | 3.3% |
| Other means: | 3 | 0.2% |
| Worked from home: | 115 | 7.4% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.9 min | -- |
Industry (15531 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 128 | 8.2% |
| Construction: | 129 | 8.3% |
| Manufacturing: | 173 | 11.1% |
| Wholesale trade: | 100 | 6.4% |
| Retail trade: | 229 | 14.7% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 113 | 7.2% |
| Information: | 26 | 1.7% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 56 | 3.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 77 | 4.9% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 334 | 21.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 55 | 3.5% |
| Other services: | 69 | 4.4% |
| Public administration: | 74 | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (15531 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.5% |
| All people below poverty level: | -888,888,888 | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
Health Insurance (15531 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 3,454 | 96.6% |
| Private health insurance: | 2,602 | 72.7% |
| Public health coverage: | 1,584 | 44.3% |
| Without health insurance: | 117 | 3.3% |
Benefits & Assistance (15531 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,101 | 69.2% |
| Social Security income: | 703 | 44.2% |
| Retirement income: | 472 | 29.6% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 201 | 12.6% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 51 | 3.2% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 309 | 19.4% |
Housing Types (15531 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,418 | 76.6% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 102 | 5.5% |
| 2 units: | 91 | 4.9% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 29 | 1.6% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 52 | 2.8% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2 | 0.1% |
| 20 or more units: | 2 | 0.1% |
| Mobile home: | 141 | 7.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 14 | 0.8% |
Year Structure Built (15531 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 71 | 3.8% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 208 | 11.2% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 67 | 3.6% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 175 | 9.5% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 377 | 20.4% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 228 | 12.3% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 159 | 8.6% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 197 | 10.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 369 | 19.9% |
Bedrooms (15531 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 14 | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom: | 149 | 8.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 572 | 30.9% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 757 | 40.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 242 | 13.1% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 117 | 6.3% |
Heating Fuel (15531 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 477 | 30.0% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 195 | 12.2% |
| Electricity: | 226 | 14.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 568 | 35.7% |
| Coal or coke: | 63 | 4.0% |
| Wood: | 62 | 3.9% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 1 | 0.1% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% |
Vehicles Available (15531 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 78 | 4.9% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 614 | 38.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 553 | 34.7% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 347 | 21.8% |
Home Value Distribution (15531 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 89 | 7.2% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 329 | 26.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 294 | 23.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 150 | 12.2% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 240 | 19.4% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 127 | 10.3% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 5 | 0.4% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% |
Housing Costs (15531 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,232 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $478 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $643 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.21 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.36 |
Households (15531 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 1,592 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 736 | 46.2% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 275 | 17.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 368 | 23.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 418 | 26.3% |
| Householder living alone: | 452 | 28.4% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 566 | 35.6% |
| Average household size: | 2.25 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.88 | -- |
Marital Status (15531 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 1,492 | -- |
| Never married: | 486 | 32.6% |
| Now married: | 810 | 54.3% |
| Separated: | 38 | 2.5% |
| Widowed: | 152 | 10.2% |
| Divorced: | 361 | 24.2% |
School Enrollment (15531 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 583 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 71 | 12.2% |
| Kindergarten: | 26 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 277 | 47.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 152 | 26.1% |
| College or graduate school: | 57 | 9.8% |
Veterans & Disability (15531 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 2,880 | -- |
| Veterans: | 193 | 6.7% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 3,571 | -- |
| With a disability: | 648 | 18.1% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 27 | 4.2% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 374 | 57.7% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 247 | 38.1% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (15531 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 3,304 | 92.4% |
| Different house: | 240 | 6.7% |
| Same county: | 228 | 95.0% |
| Different county: | 12 | 5.0% |
| Different state: | 8 | 3.3% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of Birth (15531 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 3,499 | 97.8% |
| Foreign born: | 6 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 78 | 1300.0% |
| Not a citizen: | 78 | 1300.0% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 78 | 1300.0% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Northern America: | 19 | 316.7% |
Language Spoken at Home (15531 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,363 | -- |
| English only: | 3,340 | 99.3% |
| Language other than English: | 23 | 0.7% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 20 | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3 | 0.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
Computers & Internet (15531 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 1,592 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,402 | 88.1% |
Boswell, PA15531