15533 ZIP Code — Breezewood, PA

Bedford County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15533 is located in Breezewood, Pennsylvania, within Bedford County. It covers approximately 31.25 square miles and serves a population of 1,286 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15533

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $172,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $47,917. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 15533 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,286

population

31.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15533 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15533

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15533. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Breezewood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15536 Crystal Spring (2.7 mi) 15537 Everett (6.7 mi) 17267 Warfordsburg (8.8 mi) 17238 Needmore (9.4 mi) 16650 Hopewell (10.4 mi) 16691 Wells Tannery (11 mi) 16689 Waterfall (11.8 mi) 17233 Mc Connellsburg (13.6 mi) 17229 Hustontown (14 mi) 16679 Six Mile Run (14.1 mi) 15535 Clearville (14.3 mi) 16674 Robertsdale (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,286
Population density	41 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	31.25 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	39.9611
Longitude	-78.2453
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	57.1%	48.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	33.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	15.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,286

Population

People per sq mi

39.3

Median age

$47,917

Median household income

$29,018

Per capita income

$172,000

Median home value

$775

Median monthly rent

72.0%

Home ownership

17.6%

Poverty rate

6.6%

Unemployment

526

Housing units

16.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	332	25.8%
18 and over	954	74.2%
65 and over	174	13.5%
Median age	39.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.1%

Two or more races 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,274	99.1%
Two or more races	12	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.1%	48.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	33.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	15.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 7.7%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 16.5%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 20.9%

$50k–$75k 20.9%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 6.8%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 6.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.7%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	16.5%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	20.9%
$50k–$75k	20.9%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	6.8%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	6.8%
Median income	$47,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.0%

$50k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 22.1%

$200k–$300k 22.6%

$300k–$500k 12.0%

$500k–$1M 6.1%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$172,000
Median rent / month	$775
Owner occupied	72.0%
Renter occupied	28.0%
Vacant	19.6%
Single-family detached	60.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	37.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	15.6%
1990–1999	13.7%
1980–1989	9.3%
1970–1979	22.2%
1960–1969	10.2%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	0.4%
1939 or earlier	14.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	18.3%
3 bedrooms	56.3%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	34.4%
2 vehicles	36.6%
3 or more	26.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	22.5%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%
Fuel oil	44.0%
Wood	28.0%
No fuel used	2.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	210	38.5%
Cohabiting couple	78	14.3%
Male householder, no spouse	143	26.2%
Female householder, no spouse	115	21.1%
Households with children under 18	168	30.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	115	21.1%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.2%	30.6%
Married	44.3%	43.1%
Separated	6.7%	0.0%
Widowed	4.4%	9.0%
Divorced	17.5%	17.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 20.9%

HS graduate 43.0%

Some college, no degree 10.9%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 12.4%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.5%
Bachelor's or higher	16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	1.8%
Kindergarten	36	12.7%
Elementary school	135	47.5%
High school	88	31.0%
College / grad school	20	7.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.4%

Education & healthcare 17.2%

Retail trade 12.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.6%

Construction 8.8%

Wholesale trade 5.7%

Other services 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Professional & management 1.8%

Public administration 1.5%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.3%
Service	13.4%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	15.5%
Production & transportation	24.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.8%
Government	6.4%
Self-employed	1.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.4%
Carpool	11.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.5%
Work from home	9.2%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.5

Poverty

All people 17.6%

Under 18 years 25.0%

18 and over 15.0%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 42.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.7%
Retirement income	18.3%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	32.8%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.4%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	19.6%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	57.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	20.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	69	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	19.5%
65 and over	24.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.9%
Public insurance	57.0%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,214	94.4%
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)	1,286	100.0%
Born in same state	1,282	99.7%
Born in different state	1,152	89.6%
Foreign born	4	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	107	8.3%
Italian	93	7.2%
Arab	53	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	18	1.4%
Irish	12	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.5%
Internet access	85.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15533

What city is ZIP code 15533 in?

ZIP code 15533 is primarily assigned to Breezewood, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15533 in?

ZIP code 15533 falls within Bedford County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15533?

18% of residents in ZIP code 15533 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15533 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 15533 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15533?

The median home value in ZIP code 15533 is $172,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 15533?

ZIP code 15533 has an estimated population of 1,286 residents, with a density of 41 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 15533 in?

ZIP code 15533 observes the EST timezone.