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Population and households in ZIP 15853
Household size in ZIP 15853
| Period | ZIP 15853 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.29 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.24 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.14 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.33 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 15853 is a place of small households, averaging 2.33 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has crept up from 2.29 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the center.
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 15853
| Period | ZIP 15853 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.1 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.7 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.4 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.6 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.5 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 15853 skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.6, 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 43.1 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 15853
| Period | ZIP 15853 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.9% of households in ZIP 15853, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 5.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 15853
Renters in ZIP 15853
| Period | ZIP 15853 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.6% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.6% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.5% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.9% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 15853 is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly six in ten owners (57.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the southeast.
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 15853
| Period | ZIP 15853 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 15853: 13.9% 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 is down 2.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 15853
| Period | ZIP 15853 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1950 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1953 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1954 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 15853 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1954, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1950 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center.
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 15853
| Period | ZIP 15853 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $543 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $570 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $588 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $742 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$198 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 15853 pays $742 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $198 a month since 2006–10, up 36%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 24.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the southeast.
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 15853
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 15853
| Period | ZIP 15853 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.3% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.6% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.6% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 15853: 22.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the southeast.
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 15853
| Period | ZIP 15853 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.1% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 15853 is above the national rate: 94.0% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.9 points, mirroring the country.
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 15853
| Period | ZIP 15853 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.7%, unemployment in ZIP 15853 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 15853 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 15853 | 2.33 | 47.6 | 6.9% | 21.9% | 13.9% | 1954 | $742 | 22.6% | 94.0% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 15845 | 2.39 | 42.3 | 12.8% | 24.9% | 16.4% | 1954 | $575 | 17.5% | 92.7% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 15831 | 2.31 | 45.7 | 17.2% | 26.6% | 25.0% | 1974 | $1,028 | 22.5% | 91.4% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 15846 | 2.52 | 42.3 | 15.3% | 19.4% | 13.4% | 1982 | $779 | 26.7% | 93.8% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 15857 | 2.17 | 49.9 | 9.3% | 22.3% | 9.7% | 1963 | $761 | 22.0% | 95.3% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 15870 | 2.20 | 53.0 | 7.6% | 7.2% | 37.2% | 1965 | $659 | 21.1% | 96.0% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 16728 | 2.07 | 57.3 | 2.6% | 11.5% | 74.3% | 1968 | $986 | 12.1% | 93.5% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 16239 | 2.09 | 47.1 | 4.5% | 30.6% | 69.2% | 1971 | $823 | 11.9% | 85.3% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 15821 | 2.07 | 58.1 | 3.3% | 10.6% | 67.9% | 1968 | $665 | 13.5% | 94.2% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 15828 | 2.10 | 56.7 | 7.4% | 20.7% | 68.2% | 1973 | $875 | 19.9% | 93.3% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 16217 | 2.11 | 53.4 | 5.7% | 20.8% | 63.2% | 1974 | $860 | 28.5% | 95.8% | 1.8% |
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 15853. 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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