15921 ZIP Code — Beaverdale, PA

Cambria County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15921 is located in Beaverdale, Pennsylvania, within Cambria County. It covers approximately 0.26 square miles and serves a population of 314 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15921

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 $56,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $47,500. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 65% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 15921 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

314

population

0.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15921 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15921

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15921. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Beaverdale	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	314
Population density	1,208 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	0.26 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.3162
Longitude	-78.6956
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	100.0%	51.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

314

Population

1,208

People per sq mi

60.5

Median age

$47,500

Median household income

$27,322

Per capita income

$56,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

72.2%

Home ownership

2.2%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

138

Housing units

9.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	56	17.8%
18 and over	258	82.2%
65 and over	126	40.1%
Median age	60.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	313	99.4%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.3%
Other race	1	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	51.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 3.5%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 50.7%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	3.5%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	50.7%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	6.3%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$47,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.8%

$50k–$100k 46.2%

$150k–$200k 18.3%

$300k–$500k 5.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$56,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	72.2%
Renter occupied	27.8%
Vacant	19.1%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	20.2%
1940–1949	39.3%
1939 or earlier	40.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	48.9%
3 bedrooms	40.4%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	45.1%
2 vehicles	38.9%
3 or more	16.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.2%
Fuel oil	94.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	56	38.9%
Cohabiting couple	24	16.7%
Male householder, no spouse	18	12.5%
Female householder, no spouse	46	31.9%
Households with children under 18	29	20.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	92	63.9%
Average household size	2.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.9%	25.8%
Married	45.3%	40.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	13.5%
Divorced	18.8%	20.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.0%

HS graduate 65.6%

Some college, no degree 7.8%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 9.4%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.7%
Bachelor's or higher	9.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	25	38.5%
High school	37	56.9%
College / grad school	3	4.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.5%

Retail trade 24.1%

Manufacturing 12.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Other services 8.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Professional & management 3.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.6%
Service	32.1%
Sales & office	9.5%
Natural resources & construction	1.5%
Production & transportation	42.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.9%
Government	5.1%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.9%
Carpool	13.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.4%
Work from home	9.5%
Other means	4.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.7

Poverty

All people 2.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	65.3%
Retirement income	67.4%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.0%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	62.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	29	11.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	31.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.5%
Public insurance	72.0%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	308	98.1%
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)	313	99.7%
Born in same state	313	99.7%
Born in different state	310	98.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	38	12.1%
Italian	36	11.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	19	6.1%
Irish	16	5.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.9%
Internet access	92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15921

What city is ZIP code 15921 in?

ZIP code 15921 is primarily assigned to Beaverdale, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15921 in?

ZIP code 15921 falls within Cambria County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15921 have an older population?

40% of residents in ZIP code 15921 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 15921 have a large retiree population?

65% of households in ZIP code 15921 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15921?

9% 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 15921 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 15921 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 15921 in?

ZIP code 15921 observes the EST timezone.