Bedford County, PA ZIP Codes
Pennsylvania (PA) · 24 ZIP codes · 24 cities
24
ZIP codes
47,461
population (2021)
-4.6%
pop change since 2010
42009
FIPS code
Bedford County ZIP code map
About Bedford County
Bedford County is located in Pennsylvania and contains 24 ZIP codes across 24 cities and communities.
The county's population was 47,461 as of 2021,
a decrease of
4.6% from 49,762 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Bedford County is 42009.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 47,461 |
| 2010 population | 49,762 |
| Change | -4.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| FIPS code | 42009 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Bedford County
Alum Bank
Artemas
Bedford
Breezewood
Buffalo Mills
Clearville
Defiance
Everett
Fishertown
Hopewell
Hyndman
Imler
Loysburg
Manns Choice
New Enterprise
New Paris
Osterburg
Queen
Riddlesburg
Saxton
Schellsburg
Six Mile Run
Wood
Woodbury
ZIP codes for Bedford County, PA (24)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15521 | Alum Bank | Bedford | View map |
| 15522 | Bedford | Bedford | View map |
| 15533 | Breezewood | Bedford | View map |
| 15534 | Buffalo Mills | Bedford | View map |
| 15535 | Clearville | Bedford | View map |
| 15537 | Everett | Bedford | View map |
| 15539 | Fishertown | Bedford | View map |
| 15545 | Hyndman | Bedford | View map |
| 15550 | Manns Choice | Bedford | View map |
| 15554 | New Paris | Bedford | View map |
| 15559 | Schellsburg | Bedford | View map |
| 16633 | Defiance | Bedford | View map |
| 16650 | Hopewell | Bedford | View map |
| 16655 | Imler | Bedford | View map |
| 16659 | Loysburg | Bedford | View map |
| 16664 | New Enterprise | Bedford | View map |
| 16667 | Osterburg | Bedford | View map |
| 16670 | Queen | Bedford | View map |
| 16672 | Riddlesburg | Bedford | View map |
| 16678 | Saxton | Bedford | View map |
| 16679 | Six Mile Run | Bedford | View map |
| 16694 | Wood | Bedford | View map |
| 16695 | Woodbury | Bedford | View map |
| 17211 | Artemas | Bedford | View map |
Demographics & statistics
49,420
Population
47.2
Median age
$58,018
Median household income
$31,195
Per capita income
$151,018
Median home value
$676
Median monthly rent
81.0%
Home ownership
11.7%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
20,187
Housing units
13.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,168
Under 5
1,197
1,373
5–9
1,408
1,211
10–14
1,242
1,378
15–19
1,413
1,307
20–24
1,341
2,594
25–34
2,660
2,600
35–44
2,665
3,225
45–54
3,307
1,916
55–59
1,964
1,988
60–64
2,038
3,078
65–74
3,157
1,869
75–84
1,916
694
85+
711
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,388 | 21.4% |
| 18 and over | 40,032 | 78.6% |
| 65 and over | 11,425 | 21.6% |
| Median age | 47.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.4%
Two or more races
1.9%
Hispanic or Latino
1.2%
Black or African American
0.7%
Asian
0.5%
Other race
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47,709 | 95.4% |
| Two or more races | 926 | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 606 | 1.2% |
| Black or African American | 361 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 249 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 127 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 47 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.1%
$10k–$15k
6.2%
$15k–$25k
13.4%
$25k–$35k
10.7%
$35k–$50k
13.2%
$50k–$75k
17.9%
$75k–$100k
13.5%
$100k–$150k
13.9%
$150k–$200k
3.7%
$200k+
3.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.7% |
| $200k+ | 3.3% |
| Median income | $58,018 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.7%
$50k–$100k
17.6%
$100k–$150k
23.0%
$150k–$200k
17.6%
$200k–$300k
18.4%
$300k–$500k
8.7%
$500k–$1M
2.9%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $151,018 |
| Median rent / month | $676 |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% |
| Vacant | 19.0% |
| Single-family detached | 75.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 18.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.48 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 29.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.8% |
| 3 or more | 29.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.5% |
| Electricity | 21.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.4% |
| Fuel oil | 54.7% |
| Wood | 13.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10,882 | 54.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,310 | 5.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,631 | 16.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,543 | 23.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,872 | 26.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 8,003 | 37.3% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.5% | 19.5% |
| Married | 57.5% | 56.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 9.6% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 12.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.8%
Some HS, no diploma
8.2%
HS graduate
50.9%
Some college, no degree
15.9%
Associate's degree
9.0%
Bachelor's degree
8.6%
Graduate / professional
4.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 569 | 5.4% |
| Kindergarten | 529 | 6.1% |
| Elementary school | 3,871 | 48.4% |
| High school | 2,378 | 24.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,396 | 15.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.2%
Manufacturing
16.5%
Retail trade
12.7%
Transportation & utilities
9.1%
Construction
8.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.5%
Professional & management
5.6%
Other services
4.1%
Wholesale trade
3.6%
Finance & real estate
3.3%
Public administration
3.2%
Agriculture & mining
3.0%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.4% |
| Service | 16.2% |
| Sales & office | 17.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.6% |
| Production & transportation | 26.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.1% |
| Government | 11.6% |
| Self-employed | 5.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.2% |
| Carpool | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.5 |
Poverty
All people
11.7%
Under 18 years
13.1%
18 and over
11.2%
Married-couple families
5.2%
Female-led households
24.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 42.5% |
| Retirement income | 25.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.7% |
| High cholesterol | 32.9% |
| Heart disease | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 30.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.9% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.9% |
| No physical activity | 26.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.0% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 11.9% |
| No health insurance | 11.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.2% |
| Visited dentist | 58.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.0% |
| Teeth loss | 16.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,395 | 8.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 13.3% |
| 65 and over | 35.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.3% |
| Public insurance | 47.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 47,055 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 338 | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 123 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 175 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 40 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 48,932 | 99.4% |
| Born in same state | 48,653 | 99.0% |
| Born in different state | 39,619 | 81.0% |
| Foreign born | 279 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 488 | 0.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 298 | 37.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,306 | 10.7% |
| French | 4,176 | 8.5% |
| Arab | 3,574 | 7.2% |
| English | 626 | 1.3% |
| Irish | 207 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 82 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 64 | 0.1% |
| German | 46 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 31 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.2% |
| Internet access | 84.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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