15721 ZIP Code — Burnside, PA
Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 15721 is located in Burnside, Pennsylvania, within Clearfield County. It covers approximately 2.30 square miles and serves a population of 163 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.
163
population
2.30
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
15721 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 15721
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15721. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Burnside | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 163 |
| Population density | 71 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 033 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.30 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.8119 |
| Longitude | -78.7810 |
| 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 | 57.0% | 49.3% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.7% | 34.4% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 7.0% | 14.6% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.3% | 1.7% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
163
Population
71
People per sq mi
50.6
Median age
$47,500
Median household income
$25,380
Per capita income
$60,400
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
87.5%
Home ownership
23.9%
Poverty rate
27.3%
Unemployment
86
Housing units
1.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3
Under 5
3
1
5–9
1
5
10–14
4
1
15–19
0
3
20–24
2
10
25–34
10
9
35–44
8
16
45–54
16
10
55–59
10
7
60–64
7
13
65–74
12
3
75–84
2
4
85+
3
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18 | 11.0% |
| 18 and over | 145 | 89.0% |
| 65 and over | 37 | 22.7% |
| Median age | 50.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
99.4%
Two or more races
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 162 | 99.4% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 57.0% | 49.3% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.7% | 34.4% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 7.0% | 14.6% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.3% | 1.7% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
8.3%
$15k–$25k
15.3%
$25k–$35k
11.1%
$35k–$50k
22.2%
$50k–$75k
19.4%
$75k–$100k
9.7%
$100k–$150k
12.5%
$200k+
1.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 15.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 22.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.5% |
| $200k+ | 1.4% |
| Median income | $47,500 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
46.0%
$50k–$100k
44.4%
$100k–$150k
1.6%
$150k–$200k
3.2%
$200k–$300k
3.2%
$300k–$500k
1.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $60,400 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 87.5% |
| Renter occupied | 12.5% |
| Vacant | 24.2% |
| Single-family detached | 83.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 16.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.11 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 5.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 54.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 14.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 26.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 23.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 16.7% |
| 3 or more | 29.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 9.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| Fuel oil | 73.6% |
| Wood | 9.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 34 | 47.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2 | 2.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 21 | 29.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 15 | 20.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 10 | 13.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 31 | 43.1% |
| Average household size | 2.18 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.8% | 29.4% |
| Married | 42.3% | 47.1% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 14.7% |
| Divorced | 20.5% | 7.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
3.6%
HS graduate
79.3%
Some college, no degree
5.7%
Associate's degree
7.9%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
1.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 1.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 4 | 25.0% |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 12.5% |
| Elementary school | 6 | 37.5% |
| High school | 4 | 25.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
17.2%
Retail trade
15.6%
Education & healthcare
15.6%
Transportation & utilities
14.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.5%
Other services
10.9%
Finance & real estate
6.3%
Construction
4.7%
Professional & management
1.6%
Public administration
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 6.3% |
| Service | 15.6% |
| Sales & office | 21.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 18.8% |
| Production & transportation | 37.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.3% |
| Government | 7.8% |
| Self-employed | 10.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.1% |
| Carpool | 9.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 12.5% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 36.9 |
Poverty
All people
23.9%
Under 18 years
27.8%
18 and over
23.4%
Married-couple families
14.7%
Female-led households
36.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 48.6% |
| Retirement income | 26.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 25.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.6% |
| High blood pressure | 36.8% |
| High cholesterol | 34.6% |
| Diabetes | 12.3% |
| Heart disease | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 31.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.3% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 25.4% |
| Binge drinking | 18.7% |
| No physical activity | 28.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.9% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.7% |
| Poor mental health | 16.6% |
| Poor physical health | 13.4% |
| No health insurance | 12.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.1% |
| Visited dentist | 57.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.9% |
| Teeth loss | 20.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 5 | 3.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 35.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 31.5% |
| 65 and over | 62.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 48.5% |
| Public insurance | 62.0% |
| No insurance | 9.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 11.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 157 | 96.3% |
| 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) | 163 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 163 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 154 | 94.5% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 24 | 14.7% |
| Arab | 23 | 14.1% |
| English | 5 | 3.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4 | 2.5% |
| Irish | 2 | 1.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.2% |
| Internet access | 83.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15721
What city is ZIP code 15721 in?
ZIP code 15721 is primarily assigned to Burnside, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 15721 in?
ZIP code 15721 falls within Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15721?
24% of residents in ZIP code 15721 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 15721 have a large retiree population?
49% of households in ZIP code 15721 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 15721 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 15721 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15721?
The median home value in ZIP code 15721 is $60,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 15721 in?
ZIP code 15721 observes the EST timezone.