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Somerset County
Boswell, PA
15531
15531 ZIP Code — Boswell, PA
Somerset County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 15531 is located in
Boswell ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Somerset County .
It covers approximately 60.93 square miles and serves a population of
3,577 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 814 .
About ZIP code 15531
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $127,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $51,172. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% 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 15531 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,577
Population density
59 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
111
Geography
Land area
60.93 sq mi
Water area
0.19 sq mi
Latitude
40.1985
Longitude
-79.0691
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
814
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.9%
48.8%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
26.8%
33.1%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
15.9%
15.4%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.5%
2.8%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$51,172
Median household income
$127,200
Median home value
16.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 692 19.3% 18 and over 2,885 80.7% 65 and over 820 22.9% Median age 45.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.1%
Group Count % White 3,453 96.1% Two or more races 76 2.1% Asian 43 1.2% Hispanic or Latino 16 0.4% Black or African American 3 0.1% Other race 2 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.9%
48.8%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
26.8%
33.1%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
15.9%
15.4%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.5%
2.8%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.4% $10k–$15k 6.0% $15k–$25k 13.0% $25k–$35k 9.4% $35k–$50k 16.4% $50k–$75k 20.2% $75k–$100k 13.1% $100k–$150k 13.4% $150k–$200k 3.7% $200k+ 1.4% Median income $51,172
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $127,200 Median rent / month $643 Owner occupied 77.5% Renter occupied 22.5% Vacant 14.0% Single-family detached 76.6% Large apartment buildings 0.1% Mobile homes 7.6% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.21
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.8% 2000–2009 11.2% 1990–1999 3.6% 1980–1989 9.5% 1970–1979 20.4% 1960–1969 12.3% 1950–1959 8.6% 1940–1949 10.6% 1939 or earlier 19.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.8% 1 bedroom 8.0% 2 bedrooms 30.9% 3 bedrooms 40.9% 4 bedrooms 13.1% 5+ bedrooms 6.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.9% 1 vehicle 38.6% 2 vehicles 34.7% 3 or more 21.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 30.0% Electricity 14.2% Propane / LP gas 12.2% Fuel oil 35.7% Wood 3.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 736 46.2% Cohabiting couple 70 4.4% Male householder, no spouse 368 23.1% Female householder, no spouse 418 26.3% Households with children under 18 452 28.4% Households with seniors (65+) 566 35.6% Average household size 2.25
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 32.6% 23.7% Married 54.3% 50.4% Separated 0.4% 2.2% Widowed 2.5% 12.1% Divorced 10.2% 11.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
15.6%
Graduate / professional
3.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.0% Bachelor's or higher 16.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 71 12.2% Kindergarten 26 4.5% Elementary school 277 47.5% High school 152 26.1% College / grad school 57 9.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.4%
Agriculture & mining
8.2%
Transportation & utilities
7.2%
Professional & management
4.9%
Public administration
4.7%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 26.0% Service 16.6% Sales & office 18.5% Natural resources & construction 26.7% Production & transportation 12.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.1% Government 11.8% Self-employed 11.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.5% Carpool 4.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.3% Work from home 7.5% Other means 0.2% Avg commute (minutes) 23.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
11.5%
Female-led households
17.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 44.2% Retirement income 29.6% Supplemental Security 12.6% Cash public assistance 3.2% Food stamps / SNAP 19.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.2% High blood pressure 35.6% High cholesterol 34.2% Diabetes 11.7% Heart disease 8.1% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 10.4% Arthritis 31.3% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 9.3% Cancer 7.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.4% Binge drinking 18.2% No physical activity 27.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.9% Depression 22.7% Fair or poor health 16.6% Poor mental health 16.1% Poor physical health 12.4% No health insurance 11.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.1% Visited dentist 62.5% Cholesterol screening 89.4% Teeth loss 16.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 193 6.7%
Disability % Any disability 18.1% Under 18 3.9% 18–64 years 18.2% 65 and over 30.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 72.9% Public insurance 44.4% No insurance 3.3% Uninsured under 19 2.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,363 94.0% 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) 3,499 97.8% Born in same state 3,493 97.7% Born in different state 3,210 89.7% Foreign born 6 0.2% Naturalized citizen 78 2.2% Not a US citizen 12 15.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 420 11.7% French 142 4% Arab 141 3.9%
Ancestry Count % English 100 2.8% Irish 20 0.6% Norwegian 7 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 44.5% Internet access 88.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15531
What city is ZIP code 15531 in?
ZIP code 15531 is primarily assigned to Boswell, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 15531 in?
ZIP code 15531 falls within Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 15531 have a large retiree population?
44% of households in ZIP code 15531 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15531?
16% of residents in ZIP code 15531 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15531?
The median home value in ZIP code 15531 is $127,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 15531?
ZIP code 15531 has an estimated population of 3,577 residents, with a density of 59 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 15531 in?
ZIP code 15531 observes the EST timezone.
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