15557 ZIP Code — Rockwood, PA

Somerset County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15557 is located in Rockwood, Pennsylvania, within Somerset County. It covers approximately 89.79 square miles and serves a population of 3,389 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15557

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 $120,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,776. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 15557 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,389

population

89.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15557 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15557

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15557. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rockwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15551 Markleton (3.3 mi) 15542 Garrett (7.1 mi) 15424 Confluence (8.3 mi) 15540 Fort Hill (8.6 mi) 15510 Somerset (9.5 mi) 15501 Somerset (9.7 mi) 15622 Champion (10.3 mi) 15464 Mill Run (12.1 mi) 15562 Springs (12.5 mi) 15558 Salisbury (12.6 mi) 15469 Normalville (12.7 mi) 15552 Meyersdale (12.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,389
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	89.79 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	39.9126
Longitude	-79.2059
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	53.0%	48.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	33.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,389

Population

People per sq mi

45.6

Median age

$56,776

Median household income

$30,282

Per capita income

$120,000

Median home value

$633

Median monthly rent

81.8%

Home ownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

1,773

Housing units

16.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

135

10–14

128

138

15–19

132

20–24

157

25–34

149

204

35–44

194

271

45–54

258

112

55–59

106

115

60–64

109

220

65–74

209

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	661	19.5%
18 and over	2,728	80.5%
65 and over	753	22.2%
Median age	45.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%

Two or more races 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Asian 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,317	97.4%
Two or more races	28	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	27	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	16	0.5%
Asian	8	0.2%
Black or African American	5	0.1%
Other race	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.0%	48.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	33.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.8%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 12.1%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 17.1%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	12.1%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	17.1%
$100k–$150k	14.7%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$56,776

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.3%

$50k–$100k 27.2%

$100k–$150k 22.1%

$150k–$200k 13.9%

$200k–$300k 15.7%

$300k–$500k 5.0%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,000
Median rent / month	$633
Owner occupied	81.8%
Renter occupied	18.2%
Vacant	32.2%
Single-family detached	78.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	14.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	12.9%
1990–1999	8.1%
1980–1989	9.0%
1970–1979	19.2%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	11.7%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	23.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	9.2%
2 bedrooms	28.1%
3 bedrooms	45.5%
4 bedrooms	11.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	30.4%
2 vehicles	38.5%
3 or more	27.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Electricity	14.1%
Propane / LP gas	12.9%
Fuel oil	50.7%
Wood	6.9%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	728	53.1%
Cohabiting couple	80	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	277	20.2%
Female householder, no spouse	286	20.9%
Households with children under 18	330	24.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	551	40.2%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.9%	24.7%
Married	54.6%	51.8%
Separated	0.3%	1.3%
Widowed	3.9%	12.8%
Divorced	14.3%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 49.1%

Some college, no degree 13.4%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.7%
Bachelor's or higher	16.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	3.8%
Kindergarten	10	1.3%
Elementary school	347	45.8%
High school	216	28.5%
College / grad school	156	20.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.2%

Manufacturing 14.4%

Construction 11.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.6%

Retail trade 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Professional & management 6.0%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.5%

Public administration 4.5%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Other services 3.3%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.3%
Service	19.1%
Sales & office	18.2%
Natural resources & construction	16.4%
Production & transportation	21.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.9%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	10.3%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 10.3%

Under 18 years 17.0%

18 and over 8.7%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 31.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.6%
Retirement income	26.5%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	63.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	247	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.8%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	9.9%
65 and over	33.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.3%
Public insurance	39.9%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,292	97.1%
Spanish	23	0.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	16	0.5%
Other languages	3	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,372	99.5%
Born in same state	3,363	99.2%
Born in different state	3,020	89.1%
Foreign born	9	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	17	0.5%
Not a US citizen	14	82.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	358	10.6%
Italian	216	6.4%
Arab	146	4.3%
Irish	38	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	24	0.7%
Polish	4	0.1%
German	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	82.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15557

What city is ZIP code 15557 in?

ZIP code 15557 is primarily assigned to Rockwood, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15557 in?

ZIP code 15557 falls within Somerset County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15557 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 15557 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 15557 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 15557 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15557?

The median home value in ZIP code 15557 is $120,000.

Does ZIP code 15557 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 15557 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 15557 in?

ZIP code 15557 observes the EST timezone.