15541 ZIP Code — Friedens, PA

Somerset County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15541 is located in Friedens, Pennsylvania, within Somerset County. It covers approximately 37.56 square miles and serves a population of 3,262 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15541

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 $141,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($60,580) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, 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 (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 15541 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,262
population
37.56
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
15541 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 15541

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City Status
Friedens Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
15563 Stoystown (1.9 mi) 15510 Somerset (7.1 mi) 15936 Hooversville (7.4 mi) 15926 Central City (7.9 mi) 15501 Somerset (8.5 mi) 15935 Hollsopple (9.3 mi) 15530 Berlin (10.2 mi) 15924 Cairnbrook (10.2 mi) 15531 Boswell (10.6 mi) 15928 Davidsville (12.8 mi) 15655 Laughlintown (12.9 mi) 15542 Garrett (14.8 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 3,262
Population density 87 / sq mi
State FIPS 42
County FIPS 111
Geography
Land area 37.56 sq mi
Water area 0.26 sq mi
Latitude 40.0653
Longitude -78.9676
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 814
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.4% 48.8% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 41.2% 33.1% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 11.0% 15.4% 22.4%
Over $200k 1.3% 2.8% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,262
Population
87
People per sq mi
47.7
Median age
$60,580
Median household income
$39,899
Per capita income
$141,800
Median home value
$699
Median monthly rent
92.0%
Home ownership
7.6%
Poverty rate
8.1%
Unemployment
1,598
Housing units
16.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
46
Under 5
47
73
5–9
74
117
10–14
119
58
15–19
60
87
20–24
89
143
25–34
146
199
35–44
203
292
45–54
299
95
55–59
98
187
60–64
192
168
65–74
171
113
75–84
115
35
85+
36
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1854916.8%
18 and over2,71383.2%
65 and over63819.6%
Median age47.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.7%
Asian 3.7%
Two or more races 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
White3,02489.7%
Asian1253.7%
Two or more races1103.3%
Hispanic or Latino1083.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native30.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.4% 48.8% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 41.2% 33.1% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 11.0% 15.4% 22.4%
Over $200k 1.3% 2.8% 7.1%
Under $10k 2.9%
$10k–$15k 2.4%
$15k–$25k 11.2%
$25k–$35k 8.9%
$35k–$50k 10.4%
$50k–$75k 23.8%
$75k–$100k 9.7%
$100k–$150k 22.4%
$150k–$200k 4.9%
$200k+ 3.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.9%
$10k–$15k2.4%
$15k–$25k11.2%
$25k–$35k8.9%
$35k–$50k10.4%
$50k–$75k23.8%
$75k–$100k9.7%
$100k–$150k22.4%
$150k–$200k4.9%
$200k+3.2%
Median income$60,580

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.4%
$50k–$100k 10.2%
$100k–$150k 22.1%
$150k–$200k 16.6%
$200k–$300k 15.0%
$300k–$500k 13.5%
$500k–$1M 0.9%
$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$141,800
Median rent / month$699
Owner occupied92.0%
Renter occupied8.0%
Vacant17.1%
Single-family detached74.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes16.5%
Median rooms6.3
Avg household size (owned)2.26

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.2%
2010–20194.7%
2000–20099.2%
1990–199917.5%
1980–19897.8%
1970–197916.2%
1960–19697.5%
1950–19599.1%
1940–19492.3%
1939 or earlier25.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.4%
1 bedroom5.0%
2 bedrooms21.8%
3 bedrooms56.1%
4 bedrooms14.8%
5+ bedrooms1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.7%
1 vehicle22.0%
2 vehicles48.3%
3 or more25.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas6.6%
Electricity17.1%
Propane / LP gas6.6%
Fuel oil47.9%
Wood2.9%
No fuel used0.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family80156.4%
Cohabiting couple1127.9%
Male householder, no spouse16811.8%
Female householder, no spouse33823.8%
Households with children under 1840028.2%
Households with seniors (65+)45732.2%
Average household size2.29

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.3%19.5%
Married61.7%53.2%
Separated1.6%1.7%
Widowed4.1%11.7%
Divorced7.3%13.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%
Some HS, no diploma 3.4%
HS graduate 46.4%
Some college, no degree 17.4%
Associate's degree 12.9%
Bachelor's degree 13.6%
Graduate / professional 2.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.1%
Bachelor's or higher16.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool214.3%
Kindergarten449.0%
Elementary school30963.2%
High school7515.3%
College / grad school408.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 15.0%
Education & healthcare 14.0%
Professional & management 13.8%
Retail trade 9.9%
Construction 7.7%
Finance & real estate 7.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%
Other services 7.0%
Transportation & utilities 6.4%
Agriculture & mining 4.5%
Public administration 4.2%
Wholesale trade 1.3%
Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts30.5%
Service11.6%
Sales & office28.4%
Natural resources & construction14.7%
Production & transportation14.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector76.9%
Government12.1%
Self-employed11.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone89.0%
Carpool3.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.1%
Work from home5.9%
Other means0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)20.1

Poverty

All people 7.6%
Under 18 years 11.7%
18 and over 6.7%
Married-couple families 2.1%
Female-led households 17.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security41.3%
Retirement income29.1%
Supplemental Security2.5%
Cash public assistance1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP16.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.5%
High blood pressure34.1%
High cholesterol33.5%
Diabetes11.1%
Heart disease7.5%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma10.6%
Arthritis29.9%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease9.1%
Cancer7.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.6%
Binge drinking19.1%
No physical activity27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep37.4%
Depression23.3%
Fair or poor health16.6%
Poor mental health16.7%
Poor physical health12.3%
No health insurance11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.2%
Visited dentist61.3%
Cholesterol screening88.5%
Teeth loss17.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1997.3%
Disability%
Any disability20.6%
Under 186.2%
18–64 years19.1%
65 and over37.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance69.5%
Public insurance39.1%
No insurance7.0%
Uninsured under 1912.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only3,16997.1%
Spanish1785.6%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander1785.6%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)3,13796.2%
Born in same state3,11595.5%
Born in different state2,83787.0%
Foreign born220.7%
Naturalized citizen1253.8%
Not a US citizen125100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French37811.6%
Italian2236.8%
Arab1344.1%
AncestryCount%
Irish832.5%
English431.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access43.5%
Internet access80.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15541

What city is ZIP code 15541 in?

ZIP code 15541 is primarily assigned to Friedens, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15541 in?

ZIP code 15541 falls within Somerset County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 15541 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 15541 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15541 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 15541 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15541?

The median home value in ZIP code 15541 is $141,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 15541?

ZIP code 15541 has an estimated population of 3,262 residents, with a density of 87 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 15541 in?

ZIP code 15541 observes the EST timezone.

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