15870 ZIP Code
Wilcox, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 15870 |
| City/Town: | Wilcox |
| County: | Elk |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 1,228 |
| Median Household Income: | $52,813 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,750 |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,001 |
| Median Home Value: | $88,900 |
| Land Area: | 114.8 sq miles
297.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.9 sq miles
5.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.5828, -78.5824 |
Population Information (15870 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 1,228 | -- |
| Male: | 715 | 58.2% |
| Female: | 513 | 41.8% |
| Median Age: | 48.4 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 75 | 6.1% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 49 | 4.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 49 | 4.0% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 41 | 3.3% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 49 | 4.0% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 170 | 13.8% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 135 | 11.0% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 145 | 11.8% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 99 | 8.1% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 109 | 8.9% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 235 | 19.1% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 49 | 4.0% |
| 85 years and over: | 23 | 1.9% |
Housing Information (15870 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $88,900 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- |
| Median rent: | $617 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 1,001 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 534 | 53.3% |
| Vacant housing units: | 467 | 46.7% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 494 | 92.5% |
| Renter-occupied: | 40 | 7.5% |
Educational Attainment (15870 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 965 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 24 | 2.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 41 | 4.2% |
| High school graduate: | 544 | 56.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 94 | 9.7% |
| Associate degree: | 92 | 9.5% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 103 | 10.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 67 | 6.9% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.3% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.6% |
Income Information (15870 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $52,813 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $75,011 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $72,083 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,750 / yr. |
Employment (15870 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 596 | -- |
| Employed: | 575 | 96.5% |
| Unemployed: | 21 | 3.5% |
| Not in labor force: | 459 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 459 | 79.8% |
| Government workers: | 83 | 14.4% |
| Self-employed: | 25 | 4.3% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 1.4% |
Race & Ethnicity (15870 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 1,181 | 96.2% |
| Black or African American: | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 6 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or more races: | 41 | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3 | 0.2% |
| Mexican: | 3 | 0.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3 | 0.2% |
Income Distribution (15870 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 16 | 3.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 11 | 2.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 51 | 9.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 79 | 14.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 79 | 14.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 127 | 23.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 65 | 12.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 58 | 10.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 31 | 5.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 17 | 3.2% |
Commute to Work (15870 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 480 | 83.5% |
| Carpooled: | 32 | 5.6% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Walked: | 26 | 4.5% |
| Other means: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Worked from home: | 23 | 4.0% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.5 min | -- |
Industry (15870 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 14 | 2.4% |
| Construction: | 73 | 12.7% |
| Manufacturing: | 199 | 34.6% |
| Wholesale trade: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Retail trade: | 14 | 2.4% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 5 | 0.9% |
| Information: | 27 | 4.7% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 24 | 4.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 18 | 3.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 140 | 24.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 13 | 2.3% |
| Other services: | 18 | 3.1% |
| Public administration: | 30 | 5.2% |
Poverty Status (15870 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.7% |
| 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 (15870 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 1,198 | 97.6% |
| Private health insurance: | 951 | 77.4% |
| Public health coverage: | 494 | 40.2% |
| Without health insurance: | 30 | 2.4% |
Benefits & Assistance (15870 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 359 | 67.2% |
| Social Security income: | 234 | 43.8% |
| Retirement income: | 184 | 34.5% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 25 | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 11 | 2.1% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 42 | 7.9% |
Housing Types (15870 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 827 | 82.6% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 24 | 2.4% |
| 2 units: | 6 | 0.6% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 3 | 0.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 20 or more units: | 6 | 0.6% |
| Mobile home: | 135 | 13.5% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (15870 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 4 | 0.4% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 62 | 6.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 96 | 9.6% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 53 | 5.3% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 105 | 10.5% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 140 | 14.0% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 141 | 14.1% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 102 | 10.2% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 113 | 11.3% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 185 | 18.5% |
Bedrooms (15870 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 55 | 5.5% |
| 1 bedroom: | 96 | 9.6% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 308 | 30.8% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 443 | 44.3% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 96 | 9.6% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 3 | 0.3% |
Heating Fuel (15870 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 282 | 52.8% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 69 | 12.9% |
| Electricity: | 43 | 8.1% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 33 | 6.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 7 | 1.3% |
| Wood: | 86 | 16.1% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 6 | 1.1% |
| No fuel used: | 8 | 1.5% |
Vehicles Available (15870 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 14 | 2.6% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 184 | 34.5% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 207 | 38.8% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 129 | 24.2% |
Home Value Distribution (15870 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 94 | 19.0% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 194 | 39.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 88 | 17.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 50 | 10.1% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 49 | 9.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 11 | 2.2% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 8 | 1.6% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% |
Housing Costs (15870 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,105 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $377 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $617 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.34 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.83 |
Households (15870 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 534 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 257 | 48.1% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 50 | 9.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 153 | 28.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 117 | 21.9% |
| Householder living alone: | 98 | 18.4% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 219 | 41.0% |
| Average household size: | 2.30 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.99 | -- |
Marital Status (15870 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 613 | -- |
| Never married: | 196 | 32.0% |
| Now married: | 297 | 48.5% |
| Separated: | 29 | 4.7% |
| Widowed: | 81 | 13.2% |
| Divorced: | 87 | 14.2% |
School Enrollment (15870 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 198 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 15 | 7.6% |
| Kindergarten: | 5 | 2.5% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 81 | 40.9% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 45 | 22.7% |
| College or graduate school: | 52 | 26.3% |
Veterans & Disability (15870 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 1,024 | -- |
| Veterans: | 183 | 17.9% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 1,228 | -- |
| With a disability: | 184 | 15.0% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 12 | 6.5% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 65 | 35.3% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 107 | 58.2% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (15870 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 1,150 | 93.6% |
| Different house: | 47 | 3.8% |
| Same county: | 21 | 44.7% |
| Different county: | 26 | 55.3% |
| Different state: | 14 | 29.8% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of Birth (15870 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 1,214 | 98.9% |
| Foreign born: | 4 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 14 | 350.0% |
| Not a citizen: | 14 | 350.0% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 14 | 350.0% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 3 | 75.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% |
Language Spoken at Home (15870 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 1,153 | -- |
| English only: | 1,147 | 99.5% |
| Language other than English: | 6 | 0.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3 | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages: | 3 | 0.3% |
Computers & Internet (15870 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 534 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 478 | 89.5% |
Wilcox, PA15870