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Indiana County
Black Lick, PA
15716
15716 ZIP Code — Black Lick, PA
Indiana County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 15716 is located in
Black Lick ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Indiana County .
It covers approximately 0.44 square miles and serves a population of
434 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 724/878 .
About ZIP code 15716
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $69,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $30,781. SNAP benefit usage at 51% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 71% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 44%.
Overall, ZIP code 15716 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
434
Population density
986 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
063
Geography
Land area
0.44 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
40.4766
Longitude
-79.1919
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
724/878
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
66.8%
49.9%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
13.0%
29.9%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
16.8%
17.9%
22.4%
Over $200k
3.4%
2.2%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$30,781
Median household income
12.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 41 9.4% 18 and over 393 90.6% 65 and over 144 33.2% Median age 60.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.7%
Group Count % White 405 88% Hispanic or Latino 26 5.7% Two or more races 26 5.7% Black or African American 3 0.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
66.8%
49.9%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
13.0%
29.9%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
16.8%
17.9%
22.4%
Over $200k
3.4%
2.2%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 10.4% $10k–$15k 3.3% $15k–$25k 23.0% $25k–$35k 33.9% $35k–$50k 4.4% $50k–$75k 3.8% $100k–$150k 21.3% Median income $30,781
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $69,300 Median rent / month $545 Owner occupied 69.4% Renter occupied 30.6% Vacant 8.0% Single-family detached 37.7% Large apartment buildings 5.5% Mobile homes 44.2% Median rooms 4.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.43
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 5.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 11.6% 1990–1999 0.0% 1980–1989 22.6% 1970–1979 12.6% 1960–1969 33.7% 1950–1959 4.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 10.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.5% 1 bedroom 23.6% 2 bedrooms 39.7% 3 bedrooms 31.2% 4 bedrooms 0.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 19.1% 1 vehicle 29.5% 2 vehicles 42.1% 3 or more 9.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 3.8% Electricity 20.2% Propane / LP gas 14.2% Fuel oil 50.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 82 44.8% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 50 27.3% Female householder, no spouse 51 27.9% Households with children under 18 38 20.8% Households with seniors (65+) 103 56.3% Average household size 2.16
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.5% 22.8% Married 52.3% 54.0% Separated 0.0% 3.2% Widowed 0.0% 10.1% Divorced 23.1% 10.1%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
26.6%
Some college, no degree
21.4%
Graduate / professional
4.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 67.0% Bachelor's or higher 12.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 10 20.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 19 38.0% High school 12 24.0% College / grad school 9 18.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.5%
Professional & management
17.6%
Public administration
7.7%
Transportation & utilities
7.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 25.4% Service 26.1% Sales & office 22.5% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 26.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 71.8% Government 28.2% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 99.3% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.7% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 16.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 71.0% Retirement income 56.3% Supplemental Security 29.0% Cash public assistance 13.1% Food stamps / SNAP 51.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.2% High blood pressure 36.8% High cholesterol 34.5% Diabetes 12.4% Heart disease 9.0% Stroke 4.1% Asthma 10.9% Arthritis 32.3% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 10.3% Cancer 7.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.2% Binge drinking 16.9% No physical activity 28.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.1% Depression 24.6% Fair or poor health 18.8% Poor mental health 16.9% Poor physical health 13.6% No health insurance 12.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.8% Visited dentist 58.0% Cholesterol screening 88.3% Teeth loss 20.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 21 5.3%
Disability % Any disability 44.0% Under 18 29.3% 18–64 years 49.8% 65 and over 36.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 33.6% Public insurance 80.0% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 424 97.7% Spanish 1 0.2% Other Indo-European 1 0.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 434 100.0% Born in same state 431 99.3% Born in different state 404 93.1% Foreign born 3 0.7% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % English 64 14.7% Italian 64 14.7%
Ancestry Count % French 32 7.4% Arab 7 1.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.2% Internet access 88.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15716
What city is ZIP code 15716 in?
ZIP code 15716 is primarily assigned to Black Lick, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 15716 in?
ZIP code 15716 falls within Indiana County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 15716 have a large retiree population?
71% of households in ZIP code 15716 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 15716 have an older population?
33% of residents in ZIP code 15716 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 15716?
12% 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 15716?
The median home value in ZIP code 15716 is $69,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 15716 in?
ZIP code 15716 observes the EST timezone.
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