15827 ZIP Code — Byrnedale, PA

Elk County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15827 is located in Byrnedale, Pennsylvania, within Elk County. It covers approximately 0.35 square miles and serves a population of 305 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15827

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 $75,600.

Median household income is $76,797. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 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 (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 15827 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

305

population

0.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15827 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15827

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15827. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Byrnedale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15868 Weedville (3.6 mi) 15846 Kersey (6.2 mi) 15821 Benezett (7.4 mi) 15857 Saint Marys (9.6 mi) 15849 Penfield (12.1 mi) 15823 Brockport (12.2 mi) 15832 Driftwood (15 mi) 16830 Clearfield (16.2 mi) 15845 Johnsonburg (16.5 mi) 15853 Ridgway (16.6 mi) 15834 Emporium (17.2 mi) 16836 Frenchville (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	305
Population density	871 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	0.35 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.3220
Longitude	-78.4848
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	23.8%	44.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	65.6%	35.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	16.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

305

Population

871

People per sq mi

53.1

Median age

$76,797

Median household income

$28,540

Per capita income

$75,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

150

Housing units

16.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	305	100.0%
65 and over	79	25.9%
Median age	53.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	305	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.8%	44.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	65.6%	35.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	16.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	7.1%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 3.5%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 13.3%

$75k–$100k 44.2%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	3.5%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	13.3%
$75k–$100k	44.2%
$100k–$150k	12.4%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$76,797

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.5%

$50k–$100k 67.3%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$200k–$300k 14.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$75,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	24.7%
Single-family detached	85.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.7%
1990–1999	2.7%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	22.7%
1940–1949	10.7%
1939 or earlier	34.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	24.7%
3 bedrooms	62.0%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	14.2%
2 vehicles	31.0%
3 or more	46.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	91.2%
Wood	3.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	83	73.5%
Cohabiting couple	6	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	19	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	5	4.4%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	44	38.9%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.6%	50.3%
Married	70.0%	44.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	12.7%	4.1%
Divorced	3.6%	1.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 34.1%

Some college, no degree 27.3%

Associate's degree 15.1%

Bachelor's degree 12.2%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.2%
Bachelor's or higher	16.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	96	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.5%

Manufacturing 34.5%

Retail trade 15.2%

Finance & real estate 7.2%

Construction 1.8%

Public administration 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.5%
Service	39.5%
Sales & office	7.2%
Natural resources & construction	4.0%
Production & transportation	27.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	96.4%
Government	3.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.3%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.9

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.7%
Retirement income	33.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.2%
High blood pressure	31.6%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	64.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.1%
65 and over	19.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.0%
Public insurance	29.5%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	305	100.0%
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)	305	100.0%
Born in same state	305	100.0%
Born in different state	293	96.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	155	50.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	15	4.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	96.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15827

What city is ZIP code 15827 in?

ZIP code 15827 is primarily assigned to Byrnedale, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15827 in?

ZIP code 15827 falls within Elk County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15827 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 15827 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 15827 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 15827 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15827?

The median home value in ZIP code 15827 is $75,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 15827?

ZIP code 15827 has an estimated population of 305 residents, with a density of 862 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 15827 in?

ZIP code 15827 observes the EST timezone.