The 15856 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Rockton, PA (Clearfield County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 852. An estimated 29.7% of residents in the 15856 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 55.7 years. About 96.3% of residents in this Pennsylvania region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $33,933. The median household income is at $56,964, while an estimated 3% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line.
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In ZIP Code 15856, 96.3% of the population graduated high school, while 17.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 50.3% in this Clearfield County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 50.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.2% |
| Associate's degree | 10.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 9.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 7.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 15856 are older than average. The median age of 55.7 years in ZIP Code 15856 is approximately 46.19% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 91.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 29.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.1% of the population in 15856 falls in the age group 55 to 59 years, while an estimated 15.1% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 15856 residents are aged 10 to 14 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 2.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 5.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 15.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 14.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 13.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.5% |
| 85 years and over | 3.4% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 15856 is $56,964, while the region's mean household income is $73,950. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $33,933. The per capita income in ZIP Code 15856 of $33,933 is approximately 1.22% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,352. An estimated 3.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 65.26% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.4% of the population in 15856 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.1% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 2.9% of 15856 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 17.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 23.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 18.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 7.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 5.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 15856, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.7% of 15856 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 15856 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.2%), followed by Black or African American (0.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.7% |
In ZIP Code 15856, 99.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.5% 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 Clearfield County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 99.5% |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 15856, an estimated 19.2% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 17.9% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.9% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Clearfield County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 15.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 17.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 19.2% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 15856 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.37 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 6.07% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 33.69% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 15856 | 12.83¢/kWh | 10.1¢/kWh | 6.45¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 20.17¢/kWh | 13.02¢/kWh | 10.2¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.78¢/kWh | 13.19¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 15856 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.85 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.74 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.55 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.15 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.16 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.25 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.56 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.63 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.11 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.9 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.14 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.4 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 15856, 57.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.1 minutes. Approximately 27.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 15856 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 11.3% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.7% of 15856 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 5.4% |
| Construction | 7.6% |
| Manufacturing | 11.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.6% |
| Retail trade | 11.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 8.0% |
| Information | 0.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 2.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 27.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 8.5% |
| Public administration | 5.7% |