15823 ZIP Code — Brockport, PA

Elk County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15823 is located in Brockport, Pennsylvania, within Elk County. It covers approximately 35.92 square miles and serves a population of 1,230 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15823

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 $127,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,491. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 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 (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 15823 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,230

population

35.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15823 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15823

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15823. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brockport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15824 Brockway (6.3 mi) 15846 Kersey (6.9 mi) 15840 Falls Creek (8.9 mi) 15853 Ridgway (9.9 mi) 15801 Du Bois (10.1 mi) 15849 Penfield (10.8 mi) 15827 Byrnedale (12.2 mi) 15868 Weedville (13.1 mi) 15856 Rockton (13.7 mi) 15857 Saint Marys (15.7 mi) 15851 Reynoldsville (16 mi) 15865 Sykesville (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,230
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	35.92 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	41.2707
Longitude	-78.7095
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	41.4%	44.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	39.7%	35.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	16.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,230

Population

People per sq mi

50.4

Median age

$60,491

Median household income

$31,251

Per capita income

$127,600

Median home value

$679

Median monthly rent

84.8%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

531

Housing units

14.1%

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	253	20.6%
18 and over	977	79.4%
65 and over	290	23.6%
Median age	50.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Two or more races 1.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,214	97.5%
Hispanic or Latino	15	1.2%
Two or more races	15	1.2%
Black or African American	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.4%	44.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	39.7%	35.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	16.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 18.5%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 20.5%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	18.5%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	20.5%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	12.2%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$60,491

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.6%

$50k–$100k 18.1%

$100k–$150k 29.9%

$150k–$200k 21.0%

$200k–$300k 7.9%

$300k–$500k 6.7%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$127,600
Median rent / month	$679
Owner occupied	84.8%
Renter occupied	15.2%
Vacant	8.1%
Single-family detached	82.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.6%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	9.4%
1990–1999	9.6%
1980–1989	15.9%
1970–1979	21.7%
1960–1969	11.2%
1950–1959	10.7%
1940–1949	7.5%
1939 or earlier	12.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.6%
2 bedrooms	21.7%
3 bedrooms	52.2%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	33.7%
2 vehicles	39.2%
3 or more	22.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.2%
Electricity	16.0%
Propane / LP gas	16.6%
Fuel oil	13.9%
Wood	5.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	274	48.3%
Cohabiting couple	36	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	144	25.4%
Female householder, no spouse	113	19.9%
Households with children under 18	107	18.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	218	38.4%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.1%	19.3%
Married	51.5%	56.8%
Separated	1.6%	5.0%
Widowed	2.5%	8.5%
Divorced	11.4%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 53.6%

Some college, no degree 14.2%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	14.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	2.0%
Kindergarten	14	5.5%
Elementary school	122	47.7%
High school	80	31.3%
College / grad school	35	13.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.4%

Education & healthcare 20.8%

Retail trade 16.5%

Transportation & utilities 9.3%

Construction 8.4%

Other services 5.4%

Professional & management 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Public administration 1.8%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.1%
Service	9.3%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	33.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.7%
Government	10.6%
Self-employed	1.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.0%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.4%
Other means	2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 14.0%

18 and over 7.0%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.4%
Retirement income	38.3%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	65.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	110	11.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.2%
65 and over	26.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.7%
Public insurance	43.3%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,192	96.9%
Spanish	4	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,218	99.0%
Born in same state	1,209	98.3%
Born in different state	1,134	92.2%
Foreign born	9	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	12	1.0%
Not a US citizen	10	83.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	173	14.1%
Italian	105	8.5%
Arab	38	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	21	1.7%
English	20	1.6%
Dutch	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.1%
Internet access	90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15823

What city is ZIP code 15823 in?

ZIP code 15823 is primarily assigned to Brockport, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15823 in?

ZIP code 15823 falls within Elk County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15823 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 15823 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 15823 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 15823 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15823?

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

Does ZIP code 15823 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 15823 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 15823 in?

ZIP code 15823 observes the EST timezone.