The 15521 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Alum Bank, PA (Bedford County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 1,878. The median household income is $47,173, while about 7% of the population is living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 15521 has a median age of approximately 42.7 years, with 22.5% of residents aged 62 years and older. About 91.8% of residents in this Pennsylvania region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $23,651.
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In ZIP Code 15521, 91.8% of the population graduated high school, while 13.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 56.5% in this Bedford County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 56.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 14.5% |
| Associate's degree | 7.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 8.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.9% |
Residents of ZIP Code 15521 are older than average. The median age of 42.7 years in ZIP Code 15521 is approximately 12.07% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.2% of the population in 15521 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.0% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.0% of 15521 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.7% |
| 85 years and over | 3.0% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 15521 is $47,173, while the region's mean household income is $64,903. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $23,651. The per capita income in ZIP Code 15521 of $23,651 is approximately 31.15% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,352. An estimated 7.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 23.16% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.3% of the population in 15521 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 15.9% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 2.2% of 15521 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 15.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 19.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 15521, 96.8% is one race, while 3.2% are two or more races. Approximately 1.8% of 15521 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 15521 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.6%), followed by Asian (2.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
| Asian | 2.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 15521, 98.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Bedford County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.3% |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 15521, an estimated 22.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 17.0% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Bedford County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 17.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 13.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 13.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 22.5% |
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 15521 | 11.29¢/kWh | 7.49¢/kWh | 5.21¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 20.92¢/kWh | 14.19¢/kWh | 10.33¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.83¢/kWh | 13.92¢/kWh | 8.58¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 15521 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.15 | ||
| Feb | 4.2 | ||
| Mar | 4.7 | ||
| Apr | 5.39 | ||
| May | 5.29 | ||
| Jun | 5.39 | ||
| Jul | 5.59 | ||
| Aug | 5.46 | ||
| Sep | 5.09 | ||
| Oct | 3.95 | ||
| Nov | 3.52 | ||
| Dec | 2.71 |
In 15521, 56.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 31.5 minutes. Approximately 18.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 15521 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.9% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.6% of 15521 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.5% |
| Construction | 12.1% |
| Manufacturing | 17.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.9% |
| Retail trade | 11.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 9.4% |
| Information | 1.6% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 3.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 18.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.8% |
| Public administration | 4.8% |