15924 ZIP Code — Cairnbrook, PA

Somerset County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15924 is located in Cairnbrook, Pennsylvania, within Somerset County. It covers approximately 26.42 square miles and serves a population of 880 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15924

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 $78,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,375. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 15924 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

880

population

26.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15924 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15924

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15924. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cairnbrook	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15926 Central City (3.9 mi) 15559 Schellsburg (6.7 mi) 15936 Hooversville (7.1 mi) 15963 Windber (7.6 mi) 15554 New Paris (8.5 mi) 15563 Stoystown (9.1 mi) 15539 Fishertown (10.2 mi) 15541 Friedens (10.2 mi) 15521 Alum Bank (10.5 mi) 15550 Manns Choice (10.9 mi) 15935 Hollsopple (11.4 mi) 15928 Davidsville (11.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	880
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	26.42 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	40.1102
Longitude	-78.7831
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	45.7%	48.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	45.4%	33.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	8.0%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

880

Population

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$59,375

Median household income

$31,014

Per capita income

$78,800

Median home value

$711

Median monthly rent

90.4%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

402

Housing units

8.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

102

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	199	22.6%
18 and over	681	77.4%
65 and over	185	21.0%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.8%

Two or more races 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Group	Count	%
White	860	95.8%
Two or more races	20	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	18	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.7%	48.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	45.4%	33.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	8.0%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.8%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.7%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 15.6%

$50k–$75k 13.7%

$75k–$100k 21.6%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.7%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	15.6%
$50k–$75k	13.7%
$75k–$100k	21.6%
$100k–$150k	13.4%
$150k–$200k	10.7%
Median income	$59,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.9%

$50k–$100k 40.3%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k–$300k 4.8%

$300k–$500k 3.0%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$78,800
Median rent / month	$711
Owner occupied	90.4%
Renter occupied	9.6%
Vacant	16.5%
Single-family detached	86.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.6%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	6.2%
1990–1999	8.5%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	2.1%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	17.2%
1939 or earlier	42.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	47.1%
3 bedrooms	48.5%
4 bedrooms	3.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	47.7%
2 vehicles	26.0%
3 or more	25.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.4%
Electricity	2.2%
Propane / LP gas	12.1%
Fuel oil	61.6%
Wood	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	171	46.8%
Cohabiting couple	56	15.3%
Male householder, no spouse	65	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	73	20.0%
Households with children under 18	73	20.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	153	41.9%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.8%	22.0%
Married	45.9%	47.6%
Separated	1.3%	0.0%
Widowed	2.6%	15.2%
Divorced	6.5%	15.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.2%

HS graduate 54.0%

Some college, no degree 12.8%

Associate's degree 14.5%

Bachelor's degree 6.6%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	8.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	8	4.5%
Elementary school	90	50.6%
High school	73	41.0%
College / grad school	7	3.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.8%

Professional & management 13.3%

Manufacturing 11.4%

Retail trade 8.6%

Other services 8.4%

Construction 7.9%

Public administration 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.4%
Service	5.9%
Sales & office	14.3%
Natural resources & construction	18.5%
Production & transportation	14.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.7%
Government	17.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.2%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.6

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 27.1%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 20.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.1%
Retirement income	27.7%
Supplemental Security	1.1%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	28.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	61.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.1%
Under 18	22.6%
18–64 years	22.6%
65 and over	48.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.6%
Public insurance	41.7%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	857	97.4%
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)	880	100.0%
Born in same state	880	100.0%
Born in different state	795	90.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	105	11.9%
Italian	80	9.1%
Irish	39	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	17	1.9%
German	8	0.9%
English	4	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	84.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15924

What city is ZIP code 15924 in?

ZIP code 15924 is primarily assigned to Cairnbrook, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15924 in?

ZIP code 15924 falls within Somerset County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15924 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 15924 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15924?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 15924 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 15924 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15924?

The median home value in ZIP code 15924 is $78,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 15924 in?

ZIP code 15924 observes the EST timezone.