15520 ZIP Code — Acosta, PA

Somerset County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15520 is located in Acosta, Pennsylvania, within Somerset County. It covers approximately 0.66 square miles and serves a population of 322 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15520

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $104,200.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 32% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 59%.

Overall, ZIP code 15520 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

322

population

0.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15520 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15520

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15520. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Acosta	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	322
Population density	488 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	0.66 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.1203
Longitude	-79.0634
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	814

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.4%	48.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	33.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	26.9%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

322

Population

488

People per sq mi

52.7

Median age

Median household income

$32,739

Per capita income

$104,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

113

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	322	100.0%
65 and over	27	8.4%
Median age	52.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	322	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.4%	48.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	33.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	26.9%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	7.1%

$50k–$75k 50.4%

$75k–$100k 17.7%

$100k–$150k 31.9%

Range	% of households
$50k–$75k	50.4%
$75k–$100k	17.7%
$100k–$150k	31.9%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.9%

$50k–$100k 17.7%

$100k–$150k 58.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$104,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	76.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.9%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	31.9%
1990–1999	50.4%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	17.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	82.3%
4 bedrooms	17.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	50.4%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	49.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	74.3%
Fuel oil	25.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	86	76.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	27	23.9%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	27	23.9%
Average household size	2.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	51.7%	20.4%
Married	48.3%	60.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	19.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 29.7%

HS graduate 49.8%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	70.3%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 49.0%

Transportation & utilities 18.3%

Retail trade 14.4%

Public administration 11.0%

Construction 7.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.4%
Service	21.7%
Sales & office	41.8%
Natural resources & construction	3.8%
Production & transportation	18.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.2%
Government	11.0%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.9%
Carpool	13.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.6

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	74.3%
Retirement income	23.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	61.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	18.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	104	32.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	59.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	55.3%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	94.1%
Public insurance	26.7%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	322	100.0%
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)	322	100.0%
Born in same state	322	100.0%
Born in different state	295	91.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	93	28.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	19	5.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.1%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15520

What city is ZIP code 15520 in?

ZIP code 15520 is primarily assigned to Acosta, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15520 in?

ZIP code 15520 falls within Somerset County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15520 have a large retiree population?

74% of households in ZIP code 15520 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 15520 have a large veteran population?

32% of civilians in ZIP code 15520 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15520?

The median home value in ZIP code 15520 is $104,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 15520?

ZIP code 15520 has an estimated population of 322 residents, with a density of 488 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 15520 in?

ZIP code 15520 observes the EST timezone.