15534 ZIP Code — Buffalo Mills, PA

Bedford County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15534 is located in Buffalo Mills, Pennsylvania, within Bedford County. It covers approximately 52.13 square miles and serves a population of 899 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15534

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $151,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($52,222) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

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 (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 15534 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

899

population

52.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15534 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15534

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15534. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Buffalo Mills	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15550 Manns Choice (6.2 mi) 15522 Bedford (7 mi) 15538 Fairhope (8.6 mi) 15545 Hyndman (8.7 mi) 15559 Schellsburg (10.8 mi) 15530 Berlin (11.6 mi) 15535 Clearville (12.5 mi) 15926 Central City (12.8 mi) 15924 Cairnbrook (15.1 mi) 15554 New Paris (15.6 mi) 15539 Fishertown (16.5 mi) 21545 Mount Savage (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	899
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	52.13 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	39.9032
Longitude	-78.6910
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	814

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.3%	48.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	40.5%	33.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	15.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

899

Population

People per sq mi

49.0

Median age

$52,222

Median household income

$35,150

Per capita income

$151,500

Median home value

$675

Median monthly rent

79.6%

Home ownership

2.9%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

399

Housing units

17.0%

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

103

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	155	17.2%
18 and over	744	82.8%
65 and over	270	30.0%
Median age	49.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96%

Asian 2.3%

Two or more races 1.6%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	863	96%
Asian	21	2.3%
Two or more races	14	1.6%
Black or African American	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.3%	48.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	40.5%	33.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	15.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.7%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 13.5%

$25k–$35k 13.2%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 31.7%

$75k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	13.5%
$25k–$35k	13.2%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	31.7%
$75k–$100k	11.6%
$100k–$150k	7.1%
$150k–$200k	1.6%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$52,222

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.3%

$50k–$100k 32.2%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 18.6%

$200k–$300k 20.3%

$300k–$500k 10.0%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$151,500
Median rent / month	$675
Owner occupied	79.6%
Renter occupied	20.4%
Vacant	20.6%
Single-family detached	82.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	6.1%
1990–1999	23.7%
1980–1989	13.4%
1970–1979	16.8%
1960–1969	4.2%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	19.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	12.4%
2 bedrooms	29.2%
3 bedrooms	40.1%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	19.6%
2 vehicles	45.5%
3 or more	31.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	15.9%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Fuel oil	44.2%
Wood	24.6%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	188	49.7%
Cohabiting couple	28	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	91	24.1%
Female householder, no spouse	71	18.8%
Households with children under 18	78	20.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	188	49.7%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.0%	22.0%
Married	50.0%	58.8%
Separated	0.0%	1.0%
Widowed	1.5%	13.5%
Divorced	21.4%	4.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 60.7%

Some college, no degree 11.5%

Associate's degree 4.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.3%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.3%
Bachelor's or higher	17.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	3.7%
Kindergarten	6	2.8%
Elementary school	63	28.9%
High school	81	37.2%
College / grad school	60	27.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 19.2%

Manufacturing 16.9%

Retail trade 10.2%

Transportation & utilities 8.4%

Information 6.3%

Construction 3.4%

Professional & management 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Public administration 2.0%

Other services 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.5%
Service	22.6%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	7.9%
Production & transportation	27.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.8%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	2.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.6%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	2.5%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.8

Poverty

All people 2.9%

Under 18 years 3.2%

18 and over 2.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.5%
Retirement income	25.4%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	32.7%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	16.7%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	62.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	94	12.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	5.7%
65 and over	38.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.9%
Public insurance	46.8%
No insurance	2.6%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	870	96.8%
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)	882	98.1%
Born in same state	871	96.9%
Born in different state	537	59.7%
Foreign born	11	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	17	1.9%
Not a US citizen	13	76.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	107	11.9%
Italian	66	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	38	4.2%
English	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.0%
Internet access	83.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15534

What city is ZIP code 15534 in?

ZIP code 15534 is primarily assigned to Buffalo Mills, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15534 in?

ZIP code 15534 falls within Bedford County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15534 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 15534 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 15534 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 15534 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 15534 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 15534 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15534?

The median home value in ZIP code 15534 is $151,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 15534 in?

ZIP code 15534 observes the EST timezone.