15926 ZIP Code
Central city, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 15926 |
| City/Town: | Central city |
| County: | Somerset |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 2,470 |
| Median Household Income: | $63,259 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,696 |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,523 |
| Median Home Value: | $94,500 |
| Land Area: | 31.7 sq miles
82.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.0268, -78.8168 |
Population Information (15926 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 2,470 | -- |
| Male: | 1,384 | 56.0% |
| Female: | 1,086 | 44.0% |
| Median Age: | 46.5 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 112 | 4.5% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 109 | 4.4% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 131 | 5.3% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 207 | 8.4% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 105 | 4.3% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 208 | 8.4% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 262 | 10.6% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 314 | 12.7% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 225 | 9.1% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 222 | 9.0% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 337 | 13.6% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 163 | 6.6% |
| 85 years and over: | 75 | 3.0% |
Housing Information (15926 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $94,500 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- |
| Median rent: | $825 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 1,523 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 999 | 65.6% |
| Vacant housing units: | 524 | 34.4% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 874 | 87.5% |
| Renter-occupied: | 125 | 12.5% |
Educational Attainment (15926 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 1,806 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 53 | 2.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 117 | 6.5% |
| High school graduate: | 874 | 48.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 342 | 18.9% |
| Associate degree: | 143 | 7.9% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 184 | 10.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 93 | 5.1% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.6% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.3% |
Income Information (15926 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $63,259 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $79,949 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $81,500 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,696 / yr. |
Employment (15926 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 1,202 | -- |
| Employed: | 1,155 | 96.1% |
| Unemployed: | 47 | 3.9% |
| Not in labor force: | 870 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 908 | 78.6% |
| Government workers: | 180 | 15.6% |
| Self-employed: | 64 | 5.5% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 3 | 0.3% |
Race & Ethnicity (15926 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 2,426 | 98.2% |
| Black or African American: | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 11 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 6 | 0.2% |
| Two or more races: | 27 | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 10 | 0.4% |
| Mexican: | 5 | 0.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 5 | 0.2% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
Income Distribution (15926 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 42 | 4.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 38 | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 111 | 11.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 101 | 10.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 124 | 12.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 151 | 15.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 125 | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 174 | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 77 | 7.7% |
| $200,000 or more: | 56 | 5.6% |
Commute to Work (15926 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 990 | 85.7% |
| Carpooled: | 83 | 7.2% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Walked: | 8 | 0.7% |
| Other means: | 8 | 0.7% |
| Worked from home: | 62 | 5.4% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 37.3 min | -- |
Industry (15926 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 66 | 5.7% |
| Construction: | 71 | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing: | 148 | 12.8% |
| Wholesale trade: | 49 | 4.2% |
| Retail trade: | 142 | 12.3% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 40 | 3.5% |
| Information: | 6 | 0.5% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 57 | 4.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 114 | 9.9% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 241 | 20.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 51 | 4.4% |
| Other services: | 60 | 5.2% |
| Public administration: | 110 | 9.5% |
Poverty Status (15926 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.2% |
| 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 (15926 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 2,322 | 94.0% |
| Private health insurance: | 1,739 | 70.4% |
| Public health coverage: | 1,076 | 43.6% |
| Without health insurance: | 148 | 6.0% |
Benefits & Assistance (15926 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 651 | 65.2% |
| Social Security income: | 456 | 45.6% |
| Retirement income: | 242 | 24.2% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 24 | 2.4% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 17 | 1.7% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 106 | 10.6% |
Housing Types (15926 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,299 | 85.3% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 91 | 6.0% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 15 | 1.0% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 25 | 1.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 20 or more units: | 33 | 2.2% |
| Mobile home: | 60 | 3.9% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (15926 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 60 | 3.9% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 66 | 4.3% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 105 | 6.9% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 106 | 7.0% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 217 | 14.2% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 221 | 14.5% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 167 | 11.0% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 219 | 14.4% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 362 | 23.8% |
Bedrooms (15926 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 16 | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom: | 82 | 5.4% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 343 | 22.5% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 724 | 47.5% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 300 | 19.7% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 58 | 3.8% |
Heating Fuel (15926 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 141 | 14.1% |
| Electricity: | 133 | 13.3% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 507 | 50.8% |
| Coal or coke: | 148 | 14.8% |
| Wood: | 63 | 6.3% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 7 | 0.7% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% |
Vehicles Available (15926 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 61 | 6.1% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 311 | 31.1% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 280 | 28.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 347 | 34.7% |
Home Value Distribution (15926 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 149 | 17.0% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 312 | 35.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 132 | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 63 | 7.2% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 123 | 14.1% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 61 | 7.0% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 27 | 3.1% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 7 | 0.8% |
Housing Costs (15926 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,023 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $476 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $825 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.48 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.41 |
Households (15926 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 999 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 599 | 60.0% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 183 | 18.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 191 | 19.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 147 | 14.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 256 | 25.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 420 | 42.0% |
| Average household size: | 2.47 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.98 | -- |
Marital Status (15926 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 1,165 | -- |
| Never married: | 439 | 37.7% |
| Now married: | 613 | 52.6% |
| Separated: | 32 | 2.7% |
| Widowed: | 71 | 6.1% |
| Divorced: | 201 | 17.3% |
School Enrollment (15926 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 454 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 14 | 3.1% |
| Kindergarten: | 7 | 1.5% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 219 | 48.2% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 161 | 35.5% |
| College or graduate school: | 53 | 11.7% |
Veterans & Disability (15926 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 1,981 | -- |
| Veterans: | 181 | 9.1% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 2,470 | -- |
| With a disability: | 343 | 13.9% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 31 | 9.0% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 136 | 39.7% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 176 | 51.3% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (15926 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 2,284 | 92.5% |
| Different house: | 171 | 6.9% |
| Same county: | 136 | 79.5% |
| Different county: | 35 | 20.5% |
| Different state: | 29 | 17.0% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of Birth (15926 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 2,452 | 99.3% |
| Foreign born: | 7 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 18 | 257.1% |
| Not a citizen: | 18 | 257.1% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 18 | 257.1% |
| Asia: | 5 | 71.4% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Northern America: | 2 | 28.6% |
Language Spoken at Home (15926 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,358 | -- |
| English only: | 2,262 | 95.9% |
| Language other than English: | 96 | 4.1% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 85 | 3.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 11 | 0.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
Computers & Internet (15926 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 999 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 862 | 86.3% |
Central city, PA15926