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Jefferson County
Brockway, PA
15824
15824 ZIP Code — Brockway, PA
Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 15824 is located in
Brockway ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Jefferson County .
It covers approximately 66.58 square miles and serves a population of
5,146 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 814 .
About ZIP code 15824
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $126,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $59,459. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 15824 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
5,146
Population density
77 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
065
Geography
Land area
66.58 sq mi
Water area
0.30 sq mi
Latitude
41.2663
Longitude
-78.8313
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
814
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.6%
50.3%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
32.3%
32.6%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
16.8%
14.8%
22.4%
Over $200k
2.3%
2.4%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$59,459
Median household income
$126,600
Median home value
15.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,128 21.9% 18 and over 4,018 78.1% 65 and over 1,087 21.1% Median age 43.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.5%
Group Count % White 4,955 95.2% Two or more races 142 2.7% Hispanic or Latino 60 1.2% Black or African American 26 0.5% Other race 23 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.6%
50.3%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
32.3%
32.6%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
16.8%
14.8%
22.4%
Over $200k
2.3%
2.4%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.4% $10k–$15k 4.0% $15k–$25k 10.0% $25k–$35k 13.3% $35k–$50k 12.6% $50k–$75k 19.7% $75k–$100k 13.4% $100k–$150k 18.8% $150k–$200k 3.6% $200k+ 3.2% Median income $59,459
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $126,600 Median rent / month $813 Owner occupied 76.1% Renter occupied 23.9% Vacant 14.7% Single-family detached 81.2% Large apartment buildings 1.5% Mobile homes 4.2% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.49
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.5% 2010–2019 1.6% 2000–2009 4.6% 1990–1999 9.7% 1980–1989 9.7% 1970–1979 15.9% 1960–1969 10.4% 1950–1959 11.8% 1940–1949 7.2% 1939 or earlier 28.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.7% 1 bedroom 7.7% 2 bedrooms 25.5% 3 bedrooms 43.7% 4 bedrooms 18.0% 5+ bedrooms 2.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.0% 1 vehicle 36.5% 2 vehicles 41.5% 3 or more 16.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 54.5% Electricity 11.2% Propane / LP gas 10.6% Fuel oil 12.8% Wood 3.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,028 49.6% Cohabiting couple 177 8.5% Male householder, no spouse 350 16.9% Female householder, no spouse 519 25.0% Households with children under 18 523 25.2% Households with seniors (65+) 741 35.7% Average household size 2.44
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 27.5% 22.0% Married 53.0% 48.1% Separated 0.9% 3.1% Widowed 3.4% 14.7% Divorced 15.2% 12.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
8.7%
Graduate / professional
5.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.3% Bachelor's or higher 15.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 110 10.5% Kindergarten 102 9.8% Elementary school 497 47.6% High school 207 19.8% College / grad school 129 12.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.6%
Professional & management
6.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.6%
Finance & real estate
3.3%
Public administration
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 23.4% Service 20.7% Sales & office 16.4% Natural resources & construction 11.5% Production & transportation 27.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 83.0% Government 8.6% Self-employed 8.1% Unpaid family workers 0.3%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.3% Carpool 5.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 4.2% Work from home 5.5% Other means 1.0% Avg commute (minutes) 19.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.4%
Female-led households
16.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 39.8% Retirement income 31.2% Supplemental Security 6.8% Cash public assistance 3.2% Food stamps / SNAP 11.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.6% High blood pressure 34.1% High cholesterol 33.9% Diabetes 11.2% Heart disease 7.9% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 30.2% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 8.7% Cancer 7.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.8% Binge drinking 18.4% No physical activity 26.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.6% Depression 22.7% Fair or poor health 15.8% Poor mental health 15.8% Poor physical health 11.8% No health insurance 10.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.2% Visited dentist 60.0% Cholesterol screening 89.0% Teeth loss 16.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 371 9.2%
Disability % Any disability 16.5% Under 18 4.5% 18–64 years 11.6% 65 and over 43.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 70.5% Public insurance 38.7% No insurance 6.2% Uninsured under 19 9.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 4,855 94.3% Spanish 32 0.7% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 32 0.7% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 5,130 99.7% Born in same state 5,114 99.4% Born in different state 4,667 90.7% Foreign born 16 0.3% Naturalized citizen 16 0.3% Not a US citizen 16 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 704 13.7% Italian 666 12.9% Arab 215 4.2% English 82 1.6%
Ancestry Count % Norwegian 16 0.3% Dutch 5 0.1% Irish 4 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.3% Internet access 84.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15824
What city is ZIP code 15824 in?
ZIP code 15824 is primarily assigned to Brockway, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 15824 in?
ZIP code 15824 falls within Jefferson County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 15824 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 15824 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15824?
The median home value in ZIP code 15824 is $126,600.
Does ZIP code 15824 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 15824 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 15824?
ZIP code 15824 has an estimated population of 5,146 residents, with a density of 77 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 15824 in?
ZIP code 15824 observes the EST timezone.
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