15857 ZIP Code
Saint Marys, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 15857 |
| City/Town: | Saint Marys |
| County: | Elk |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,958 |
| Median Household Income: | $62,036 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,440 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,292 |
| Median Home Value: | $140,800 |
| Land Area: | 100.5 sq miles
260.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.4550, -78.5202 |
Population Information (15857 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,958 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,318 | 48.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,640 | 51.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 50.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 651 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 733 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 582 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 559 | 4.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 606 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,412 | 10.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,255 | 9.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,532 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,201 | 9.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,122 | 8.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,686 | 13.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,293 | 10.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 326 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (15857 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $140,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $725 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,292 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,831 | 92.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 461 | 7.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,460 | 76.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,371 | 23.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (15857 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,827 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 162 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 454 | 4.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,080 | 51.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 993 | 10.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,215 | 12.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,365 | 13.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 558 | 5.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (15857 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $62,036 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $77,119 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $84,962 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,440 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (15857 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,950 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,330 | 91.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 620 | 8.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,971 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,739 | 90.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 372 | 5.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 219 | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (15857 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,265 | 94.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 169 | 1.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 54 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 24 | 0.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 437 | 3.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 420 | 3.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 172 | 1.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 87 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 35 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 35 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 15 | 0.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (15857 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 145 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 261 | 4.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 618 | 10.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 548 | 9.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 810 | 13.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,057 | 18.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,115 | 19.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 825 | 14.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 251 | 4.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 201 | 3.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (15857 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,202 | 82.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 737 | 11.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 20 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 109 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 116 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 94 | 1.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 12.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (15857 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 50 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 242 | 3.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,558 | 40.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 236 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 558 | 8.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 259 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 120 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 192 | 3.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 215 | 3.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,400 | 22.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 183 | 2.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 230 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 87 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (15857 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.8% | 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 (15857 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,418 | 95.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,653 | 74.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,643 | 43.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 279 | 2.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (15857 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,206 | 72.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,559 | 43.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,747 | 30.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 365 | 6.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 113 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 891 | 15.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (15857 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,132 | 81.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 86 | 1.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 337 | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 138 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 213 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 173 | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 213 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (15857 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 49 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 158 | 2.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 249 | 4.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 573 | 9.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 725 | 11.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 628 | 10.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 871 | 13.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,344 | 21.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 388 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,307 | 20.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (15857 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 71 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 665 | 10.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,067 | 17.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,392 | 53.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,008 | 16.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 89 | 1.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (15857 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,487 | 77.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 156 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 949 | 16.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 129 | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 11 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 84 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 15 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (15857 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 466 | 8.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,077 | 35.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,232 | 38.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,056 | 18.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (15857 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 376 | 8.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,022 | 22.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,081 | 24.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 618 | 13.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 863 | 19.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 298 | 6.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 185 | 4.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 17 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (15857 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,187 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $466 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $725 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.31 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.71 | 2.38 |
Households (15857 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,831 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,623 | 45.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 526 | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,203 | 20.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,585 | 27.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,021 | 17.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,219 | 38.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.17 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.84 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (15857 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,487 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,866 | 34.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,769 | 50.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 184 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 641 | 11.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,289 | 23.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (15857 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,276 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 241 | 10.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 245 | 10.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 870 | 38.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 632 | 27.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 288 | 12.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (15857 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,661 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 727 | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,697 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,048 | 16.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 102 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,117 | 54.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 829 | 40.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (15857 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,540 | 89.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,312 | 10.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,199 | 91.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 113 | 8.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 20 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (15857 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,797 | 98.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 37 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 161 | 435.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 161 | 435.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 161 | 435.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 65 | 175.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 24 | 64.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 18 | 48.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (15857 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,307 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,070 | 98.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 237 | 1.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 67 | 0.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 154 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 16 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (15857 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,831 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,984 | 85.5% | 89.4% |
Saint Marys, PA15857