15821 ZIP Code — Benezett, PA

Elk County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15821 is located in Benezett, Pennsylvania, within Elk County. It covers approximately 33.51 square miles and serves a population of 73 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

73
population
33.51
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
15821 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 15821

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City Status
Benezett Acceptable
Benezett Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
15868 Weedville (6.6 mi) 15827 Byrnedale (7.4 mi) 15832 Driftwood (7.8 mi) 16836 Frenchville (13 mi) 15846 Kersey (13.5 mi) 15857 Saint Marys (13.7 mi) 15834 Emporium (14.4 mi) 15861 Sinnamahoning (15.9 mi) 15849 Penfield (16 mi) 16830 Clearfield (16.6 mi) 15823 Brockport (19.3 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 73
Population density 2 / sq mi
State FIPS 42
County FIPS 047
Geography
Land area 33.51 sq mi
Water area 0.38 sq mi
Latitude 41.3178
Longitude -78.3432
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 65.6% 44.8% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 29.5% 35.8% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 4.9% 16.8% 22.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.6% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

73
Population
2
People per sq mi
58.2
Median age
$46,250
Median household income
$32,760
Per capita income
$158,300
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
88.0%
Home ownership
2.7%
Poverty rate
10.8%
Unemployment
374
Housing units
13.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
1
25–34
1
11
35–44
7
2
45–54
1
14
55–59
8
4
60–64
2
10
65–74
7
3
75–84
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1800.0%
18 and over73100.0%
65 and over2230.1%
Median age58.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.8%
Two or more races 8.2%
GroupCount%
White6791.8%
Two or more races68.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 65.6% 44.8% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 29.5% 35.8% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 4.9% 16.8% 22.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.6% 7.1%
Under $10k 4.0%
$15k–$25k 12.0%
$25k–$35k 4.0%
$35k–$50k 34.0%
$50k–$75k 30.0%
$75k–$100k 16.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.0%
$15k–$25k12.0%
$25k–$35k4.0%
$35k–$50k34.0%
$50k–$75k30.0%
$75k–$100k16.0%
Median income$46,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.9%
$50k–$100k 18.2%
$100k–$150k 9.1%
$150k–$200k 25.0%
$200k–$300k 20.5%
$300k–$500k 11.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$158,300
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied88.0%
Renter occupied12.0%
Vacant86.8%
Single-family detached76.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes20.3%
Median rooms3.7
Avg household size (owned)1.43

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.8%
2010–20192.1%
2000–20097.6%
1990–19999.5%
1980–198911.3%
1970–197914.5%
1960–196910.5%
1950–195914.5%
1940–19496.6%
1939 or earlier22.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)8.9%
1 bedroom26.3%
2 bedrooms38.9%
3 bedrooms19.5%
4 bedrooms4.5%
5+ bedrooms1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle36.0%
2 vehicles50.0%
3 or more14.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas4.0%
Electricity8.0%
Propane / LP gas12.0%
Fuel oil28.0%
Wood40.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family1632.0%
Cohabiting couple510.0%
Male householder, no spouse1836.0%
Female householder, no spouse1122.0%
Households with children under 1800.0%
Households with seniors (65+)1938.0%
Average household size1.46

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married17.8%14.3%
Married55.6%46.4%
Separated6.7%17.9%
Widowed11.1%14.3%
Divorced8.9%7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 1.4%
HS graduate 72.6%
Some college, no degree 5.5%
Associate's degree 6.8%
Bachelor's degree 8.2%
Graduate / professional 5.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher98.6%
Bachelor's or higher13.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school00.0%
High school00.0%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 48.5%
Construction 18.2%
Transportation & utilities 18.2%
Professional & management 6.1%
Public administration 6.1%
Retail trade 3.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts12.1%
Service6.1%
Sales & office18.2%
Natural resources & construction12.1%
Production & transportation51.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector66.7%
Government6.1%
Self-employed27.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone93.9%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home6.1%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)34.2

Poverty

All people 2.7%
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 Security54.0%
Retirement income12.0%
Supplemental Security4.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP0.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.6%
High blood pressure40.6%
High cholesterol39.7%
Diabetes13.1%
Heart disease9.5%
Stroke3.9%
Asthma9.8%
Arthritis35.7%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease9.6%
Cancer9.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.2%
Binge drinking15.4%
No physical activity25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.1%
Depression21.2%
Fair or poor health16.3%
Poor mental health13.9%
Poor physical health12.4%
No health insurance9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)79.0%
Visited dentist66.2%
Cholesterol screening93.5%
Teeth loss14.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans00.0%
Disability%
Any disability9.6%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years13.7%
65 and over0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance76.7%
Public insurance38.4%
No insurance5.5%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only73100.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)73100.0%
Born in same state6791.8%
Born in different state4865.8%
Foreign born68.2%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian2331.5%
French1216.4%
AncestryCount%
Dutch22.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access68.5%
Internet access78.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15821

What city is ZIP code 15821 in?

ZIP code 15821 is primarily assigned to Benezett, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15821 in?

ZIP code 15821 falls within Elk County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15821 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 15821 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 15821 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 15821 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 15821 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 15821 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15821?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 15821 in?

ZIP code 15821 observes the EST timezone.

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