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Population and households in ZIP 15522
Household size in ZIP 15522
| Period | ZIP 15522 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.31 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.27 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.23 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 15522 is a place of small households, averaging 2.23 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.37, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 15522
| Period | ZIP 15522 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.2 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.4 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 51.4 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.8 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.6 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 15522 skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 45.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 23 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 15522
| Period | ZIP 15522 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.8% of households in ZIP 15522, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 5.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 44 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 15522
Renters in ZIP 15522
| Period | ZIP 15522 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.7% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.6% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a quarter of households in ZIP 15522 rent their homes (26.2%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 51.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the north. The renter share has edged down 0.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 15522
| Period | ZIP 15522 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 15522: 15.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 2.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 15522
| Period | ZIP 15522 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 15522 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1967, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1964 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the east.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 15522
| Period | ZIP 15522 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $595 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $660 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $719 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $928 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$333 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 15522 costs $928 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $333 a month from 2006–10, a 56% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 15522
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 15522
| Period | ZIP 15522 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.8% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.4% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 15522 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 18.4%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.4 points, mirroring the country. ZIP 15522 has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 15522
| Period | ZIP 15522 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.3% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.7% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.7% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.7% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.3 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 15522 is above the national rate: 93.7% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 10.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 15522
| Period | ZIP 15522 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 15522 than nationally: unemployment was 3.8%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 15522 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 15522 | 2.23 | 49.8 | 4.8% | 26.2% | 15.4% | 1967 | $928 | 18.4% | 93.7% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 15550 | 2.33 | 46.8 | 5.1% | 20.7% | 25.4% | 1974 | $866 | 16.8% | 91.5% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 15537 | 2.40 | 44.8 | 9.4% | 27.1% | 17.2% | 1968 | $867 | 17.6% | 91.1% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 15559 | 2.32 | 48.6 | 5.1% | 16.5% | 19.8% | 1973 | $887 | 17.3% | 87.6% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 15534 | 2.33 | 49.4 | 4.5% | 25.5% | 20.2% | 1977 | $757 | 18.9% | 92.9% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 15535 | 2.47 | 44.5 | 5.8% | 17.9% | 28.8% | 1976 | $768 | 12.1% | 86.4% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 15533 | 2.45 | 40.4 | 10.8% | 20.4% | 20.5% | 1981 | $688 | 12.0% | 78.2% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 15536 | 2.08 | 53.0 | 4.7% | 11.8% | 20.9% | 1976 | $677 | 13.2% | 91.1% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 15926 | 2.32 | 47.8 | 9.3% | 10.9% | 23.2% | 1954 | $726 | 16.0% | 91.4% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 15538 | 2.38 | 46.9 | 5.0% | 18.2% | 28.8% | 1975 | $593 | 13.7% | 92.7% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 15560 | 2.58 | 45.5 | 1.8% | 9.5% | 15.5% | 1971 | $1,067 | 13.6% | 79.3% | 5.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 15522. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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