15530 ZIP Code — Berlin, PA

Somerset County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15530 is located in Berlin, Pennsylvania, within Somerset County. It covers approximately 86.80 square miles and serves a population of 5,037 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15530

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 $145,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,699. 47% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% 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 15530 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,037

population

86.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15530 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15530

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15530. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Berlin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15538 Fairhope (5.3 mi) 15552 Meyersdale (9.4 mi) 15545 Hyndman (10 mi) 15542 Garrett (10.1 mi) 15541 Friedens (10.2 mi) 15926 Central City (10.5 mi) 15510 Somerset (10.7 mi) 15534 Buffalo Mills (11.6 mi) 15563 Stoystown (11.7 mi) 15501 Somerset (13.8 mi) 15550 Manns Choice (14.2 mi) 15924 Cairnbrook (14.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,037
Population density	58 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	86.80 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	39.9245
Longitude	-78.9080
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	44.0%	48.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	33.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.4%	2.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,037

Population

People per sq mi

49.6

Median age

$54,699

Median household income

$32,076

Per capita income

$145,400

Median home value

$689

Median monthly rent

78.4%

Home ownership

10.1%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

1,826

Housing units

14.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

163

Under 5

157

181

5–9

175

123

10–14

118

130

15–19

125

20–24

206

25–34

199

275

35–44

265

283

45–54

273

179

55–59

173

240

60–64

231

294

65–74

283

226

75–84

218

180

85+

174

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,082	21.5%
18 and over	3,955	78.5%
65 and over	1,375	27.3%
Median age	49.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.6%

Two or more races 2.2%

Asian 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,886	96.6%
Two or more races	112	2.2%
Asian	26	0.5%
Hispanic or Latino	19	0.4%
Black or African American	11	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.0%	48.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	33.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.4%	2.8%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 18.3%

$50k–$75k 22.0%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	18.3%
$50k–$75k	22.0%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	16.8%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$54,699

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.7%

$50k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 27.0%

$150k–$200k 26.0%

$200k–$300k 14.6%

$300k–$500k 5.7%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$145,400
Median rent / month	$689
Owner occupied	78.4%
Renter occupied	21.6%
Vacant	9.9%
Single-family detached	71.5%
Large apartment buildings	3.4%
Mobile homes	16.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	6.0%
1990–1999	10.9%
1980–1989	10.9%
1970–1979	17.6%
1960–1969	5.6%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	34.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	7.6%
2 bedrooms	19.1%
3 bedrooms	54.3%
4 bedrooms	14.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	31.8%
2 vehicles	41.2%
3 or more	21.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.2%
Electricity	21.5%
Propane / LP gas	7.5%
Fuel oil	23.7%
Wood	5.1%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,252	61.3%
Cohabiting couple	95	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	298	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	398	19.5%
Households with children under 18	504	24.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	833	40.8%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.4%	17.0%
Married	65.7%	60.4%
Separated	1.0%	0.4%
Widowed	2.2%	12.9%
Divorced	8.7%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 51.9%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 8.3%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.3%
Bachelor's or higher	14.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	59	7.5%
Kindergarten	44	5.6%
Elementary school	422	53.9%
High school	173	22.1%
College / grad school	85	10.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.4%

Manufacturing 16.5%

Transportation & utilities 10.8%

Public administration 10.5%

Retail trade 8.0%

Agriculture & mining 7.2%

Professional & management 5.9%

Construction 5.1%

Other services 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.5%
Service	18.5%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	25.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.3%
Government	20.2%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.3%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.4%
Work from home	6.4%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.8

Poverty

All people 10.1%

Under 18 years 14.0%

18 and over 9.0%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 28.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.3%
Retirement income	35.0%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	63.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	366	9.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.1%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	15.2%
65 and over	35.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.9%
Public insurance	46.4%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	7.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,717	93.6%
Spanish	30	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.1%
Other languages	26	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,007	99.4%
Born in same state	5,007	99.4%
Born in different state	4,264	84.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	30	0.6%
Not a US citizen	30	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	418	8.3%
Italian	354	7%
Arab	293	5.8%
English	158	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	36	0.7%
German	12	0.2%
Dutch	5	0.1%
Polish	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	84.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15530

What city is ZIP code 15530 in?

ZIP code 15530 is primarily assigned to Berlin, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15530 in?

ZIP code 15530 falls within Somerset County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15530 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 15530 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 15530 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 15530 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15530?

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

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15530?

The median home value in ZIP code 15530 is $145,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 15530 in?

ZIP code 15530 observes the EST timezone.