15547 ZIP Code — Jennerstown, PA

Somerset County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15547 is located in Jennerstown, Pennsylvania, within Somerset County. It covers approximately 0.68 square miles and serves a population of 871 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15547

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 $183,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($59,046) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 71% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 15547 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

871

population

0.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15547 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15547

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15547. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jennerstown	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	871
Population density	1,281 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	0.68 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.1581
Longitude	-79.0579
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	41.9%	48.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	33.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	12.0%	2.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

871

Population

1,281

People per sq mi

41.9

Median age

$59,046

Median household income

$41,772

Per capita income

$183,800

Median home value

$780

Median monthly rent

79.7%

Home ownership

7.8%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

217

Housing units

4.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

161

25–34

134

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	111	12.7%
18 and over	760	87.3%
65 and over	191	21.9%
Median age	41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99%

Black or African American 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	864	99%
Black or African American	5	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.2%
Other race	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.9%	48.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	33.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	12.0%	2.8%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 16.3%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 7.9%

$50k–$75k 28.6%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 16.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	16.3%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	7.9%
$50k–$75k	28.6%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	7.9%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	16.7%
Median income	$59,046

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.9%

$50k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 22.1%

$150k–$200k 31.5%

$200k–$300k 28.2%

$300k–$500k 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$183,800
Median rent / month	$780
Owner occupied	79.7%
Renter occupied	20.3%
Vacant	13.7%
Single-family detached	90.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.0%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	4.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	16.3%
1990–1999	3.8%
1980–1989	4.2%
1970–1979	8.0%
1960–1969	22.1%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	11.4%
1939 or earlier	26.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	12.9%
3 bedrooms	75.7%
4 bedrooms	6.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	17.6%
2 vehicles	51.1%
3 or more	30.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	20.3%
Propane / LP gas	2.2%
Fuel oil	70.0%
Wood	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	121	53.3%
Cohabiting couple	11	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	69	30.4%
Female householder, no spouse	26	11.5%
Households with children under 18	56	24.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	104	45.8%
Average household size	3.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.1%	54.9%
Married	41.7%	33.5%
Separated	0.0%	2.4%
Widowed	9.4%	7.6%
Divorced	2.8%	1.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.3%

HS graduate 56.5%

Some college, no degree 30.1%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 2.4%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.0%
Bachelor's or higher	4.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	5.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	16	16.8%
High school	68	71.6%
College / grad school	6	6.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 45.1%

Education & healthcare 31.2%

Agriculture & mining 9.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Retail trade 2.4%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Other services 1.8%

Professional & management 1.2%

Construction 1.0%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.9%
Service	10.9%
Sales & office	5.9%
Natural resources & construction	10.7%
Production & transportation	46.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	97.2%
Government	2.0%
Self-employed	0.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	97.6%
Carpool	1.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.0%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.7

Poverty

All people 7.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.9%

Married-couple families 24.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	70.9%
Retirement income	42.3%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	27.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	62.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	124	16.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.3%
65 and over	33.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.7%
Public insurance	38.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	844	96.9%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	871	100.0%
Born in same state	868	99.7%
Born in different state	835	95.9%
Foreign born	3	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	290	33.3%
Italian	123	14.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	68	7.8%
Arab	11	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.1%
Internet access	86.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15547

What city is ZIP code 15547 in?

ZIP code 15547 is primarily assigned to Jennerstown, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15547 in?

ZIP code 15547 falls within Somerset County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15547 have a large retiree population?

71% of households in ZIP code 15547 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15547?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 15547 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 15547 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15547?

The median home value in ZIP code 15547 is $183,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 15547 in?

ZIP code 15547 observes the EST timezone.