ZIP Code 15539 Demographics & Data

About Fishertown, PA (ZIP Code 15539)

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In-depth Statistics and Demographics About 15539

The 15539 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Fishertown, PA (Bedford County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 377. An estimated 13% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $62,788. The ZIP Code 15539 has a median age of approximately 35.5 years, with 20.7% of residents aged 62 years and older. About 100.0% of residents in this Pennsylvania region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $25,701.

Population in 15539

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 15539 is 377.

Fishertown, PA

The 15539 ZIP Code is associated with Fishertown, PA in Bedford County.

Area Codes associated with 15539

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 15539 include 814.

Sunrise / Sunset in 15539

Sunrise: 7:34 am
Sunset: 6:22 pm
Sunrise in 15539 7:34 am
Sunrise in 15539 6:22 pm

Weather forecast for 15539

Overnight's forecast for 15539: Patchy fog. Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Wind around 0 mph.

Current air quality in 15539

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 15539 Fair

Internet in 15539

About 59.5% of households in ZIP Code 15539 have broadband Internet service, while approximately 90.8% have a computer.

Gender in 15539

Females make up an estimated 56.8% of the overall population in ZIP Code 15539, while males comprise about 43.2%.

Health Insurance in 15539

Health insurance data is currently unavailable for ZIP Code 15539.

Education levels in ZIP Code 15539

In ZIP Code 15539, 100.0% of the population graduated high school, while 11.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 30.5% in this Bedford County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 15539

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 0.0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 0.0%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 30.5%
Some college, no degree 11.6%
Associate's degree 46.5%
Bachelor's degree 11.3%
Graduate or professional degree 0.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 15539. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 15539

Residents of ZIP Code 15539 are younger than average. The median age of 35.5 years in ZIP Code 15539 is approximately 6.82% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 72.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 21.5% of the population in 15539 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 17.2% are aged 55 to 59 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 15539 residents are aged 75 to 84 years.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 15539. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 15539

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 9.8%
5 to 9 years 10.1%
10 to 14 years 7.2%
15 to 19 years 0.0%
20 to 24 years 0.0%
25 to 34 years 21.5%
35 to 44 years 9.8%
45 to 54 years 0.0%
55 to 59 years 17.2%
60 to 64 years 7.7%
65 to 74 years 8.5%
75 to 84 years 0.0%
85 years and over 8.2%

Income in ZIP Code 15539

The median household income in ZIP Code 15539 is $62,788, while the region's mean household income is $63,176. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $25,701. The per capita income in ZIP Code 15539 of $25,701 is approximately 25.18% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,352. An estimated 12.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately32.63% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 28.1% of the population in 15539 earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, while an estimated 18.3% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.0% of 15539 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 15539. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 15539

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 9.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 9.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 13.1%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 0.0%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 7.2%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 18.3%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 28.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 14.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 0.0%
$200,000 or more per year 0.0%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 15539

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 15539, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 15539 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 15539 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by Black or African American (0.0%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 15539. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 15539

Industry Percent
White 100.0%
Black or African American 0.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 15539

In ZIP Code 15539, 95.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% 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 in 15539

Language Spoken Percent
English only 95.6%
Spanish 4.4%
Other Indo-European languages 0.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 15539. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 15539

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 15539, an estimated 36.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 22.9% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Bedford County region.

Age of Housing in 15539

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 0.0%
Built between 1990 and 1999 18.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 0.0%
Built between 1970 and 1979 0.0%
Built between 1960 and 1969 22.9%
Built between 1950 and 1959 22.2%
Built between 1940 and 1949 0.0%
Built in 1939 or earlier 36.6%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 15539. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Utilities in ZIP Code 15539 [6]

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 15539. This visualizes electricity rates in 15539 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 15539

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 15539 11.29¢/kWh 7.49¢/kWh 5.21¢/kWh
Pennsylvania 21.72¢/kWh 13.86¢/kWh 10.47¢/kWh
United States 18.16¢/kWh 14.53¢/kWh 9.77¢/kWh

Solar Power in 15539

Month ZIP Code 15539 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.38
Feb 4.1
Mar 4.49
Apr 5.02
May 5.35
Jun 5.43
Jul 5.57
Aug 5.38
Sep 5.1
Oct 4.01
Nov 3.53
Dec 2.59
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 15539. This visualizes solar power levels in 15539 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 15539

In 15539, 56.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 19.6 minutes. Approximately 29.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 15539 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.2% work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 15539 workers 16 years and over work in other services, except public administration.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 15539. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 15539

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 14.2%
Construction 8.4%
Manufacturing 9.7%
Wholesale trade 0.0%
Retail trade 7.1%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 9.7%
Information 0.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 0.0%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 12.9%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 29.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 0.0%
Other services, except public administration 0.0%
Public administration 8.4%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.