15720 ZIP Code — Brush Valley, PA

Indiana County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15720 is located in Brush Valley, Pennsylvania, within Indiana County. It covers approximately 1.66 square miles and serves a population of 299 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/412.

About ZIP code 15720

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 $116,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,823.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 32%.

Overall, ZIP code 15720 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

299

population

1.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15720 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15720

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15720. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brush Valley	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	299
Population density	180 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	1.66 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.5453
Longitude	-79.0725
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	724/412

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

299

Population

180

People per sq mi

38.1

Median age

$65,823

Median household income

$21,199

Per capita income

$116,900

Median home value

$935

Median monthly rent

80.7%

Home ownership

13.0%

Poverty rate

10.3%

Unemployment

127

Housing units

16.3%

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	104	34.8%
18 and over	195	65.2%
65 and over	24	8.0%
Median age	38.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.6%

Two or more races 12.4%

Group	Count	%
White	262	87.6%
Two or more races	37	12.4%

Household income

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 50.5%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	50.5%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	11.0%
Median income	$65,823

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.4%

$50k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 45.5%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k–$300k 23.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,900
Median rent / month	$935
Owner occupied	80.7%
Renter occupied	19.3%
Vacant	26.4%
Single-family detached	81.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.5%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	7.4%
1980–1989	19.6%
1970–1979	8.1%
1960–1969	16.2%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	48.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	8.8%
3 bedrooms	50.0%
4 bedrooms	32.4%
5+ bedrooms	6.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.1%
1 vehicle	11.9%
2 vehicles	52.3%
3 or more	25.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	2.8%
Propane / LP gas	10.1%
Fuel oil	77.1%
Wood	3.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	73	67.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	11	10.1%
Female householder, no spouse	25	22.9%
Households with children under 18	70	64.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	17	15.6%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.7%	31.9%
Married	59.1%	50.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.6%	4.9%
Divorced	8.6%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.8%

HS graduate 58.4%

Some college, no degree 9.0%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.2%
Bachelor's or higher	16.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	3	2.7%
Elementary school	38	34.5%
High school	42	38.2%
College / grad school	27	24.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.1%

Transportation & utilities 22.9%

Manufacturing 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Public administration 7.6%

Construction 4.8%

Retail trade 3.8%

Other services 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.9%
Service	14.3%
Sales & office	24.8%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	29.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	54.3%
Government	39.0%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	6.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 13.0%

Under 18 years 26.9%

18 and over 5.6%

Married-couple families 5.5%

Female-led households 22.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	17.4%
Retirement income	22.0%
Supplemental Security	9.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	8	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	32.1%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	49.1%
65 and over	37.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.2%
Public insurance	31.1%
No insurance	14.7%
Uninsured under 19	24.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	284	95.0%
Spanish	17	6.0%
Other Indo-European	3	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	14	4.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	299	100.0%
Born in same state	299	100.0%
Born in different state	272	91.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	59	19.7%
French	35	11.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	4	1.3%
Arab	3	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	92.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15720

What city is ZIP code 15720 in?

ZIP code 15720 is primarily assigned to Brush Valley, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15720 in?

ZIP code 15720 falls within Indiana County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 15720 family-oriented?

35% of residents in ZIP code 15720 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 15720 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 15720 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15720?

The median home value in ZIP code 15720 is $116,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 15720?

ZIP code 15720 has an estimated population of 299 residents, with a density of 180 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 15720 in?

ZIP code 15720 observes the EST timezone.