15724 ZIP Code — Cherry Tree, PA

Indiana County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15724 is located in Cherry Tree, Pennsylvania, within Indiana County. It covers approximately 41.19 square miles and serves a population of 2,262 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15724

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 $107,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,391. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 48% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 15724 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,262

population

41.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15724 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15724

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15724. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cherry Tree	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15729 Commodore (5.3 mi) 16692 Westover (5.8 mi) 16646 Hastings (6.6 mi) 15742 Glen Campbell (7.2 mi) 15714 Northern Cambria (7.3 mi) 15775 Spangler (7.8 mi) 15777 Starford (8.1 mi) 15728 Clymer (8.5 mi) 15773 Saint Benedict (8.9 mi) 15762 Nicktown (8.9 mi) 15753 La Jose (10.2 mi) 15759 Marion Center (10.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,262
Population density	55 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	41.19 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	40.7322
Longitude	-78.8179
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	50.6%	49.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	29.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,262

Population

People per sq mi

52.1

Median age

$64,391

Median household income

$34,659

Per capita income

$107,900

Median home value

$708

Median monthly rent

87.3%

Home ownership

6.8%

Poverty rate

7.7%

Unemployment

904

Housing units

9.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

106

25–34

147

35–44

136

154

45–54

142

112

55–59

104

60–64

174

65–74

160

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	378	16.7%
18 and over	1,884	83.3%
65 and over	580	25.6%
Median age	52.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.9%

Two or more races 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	2,234	97.9%
Two or more races	27	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	19	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.6%	49.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	29.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 12.8%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 23.1%

$75k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	12.8%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	23.1%
$75k–$100k	17.2%
$100k–$150k	11.3%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$64,391

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.5%

$50k–$100k 28.9%

$100k–$150k 26.2%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 12.7%

$300k–$500k 2.2%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$107,900
Median rent / month	$708
Owner occupied	87.3%
Renter occupied	12.7%
Vacant	12.4%
Single-family detached	84.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.5%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	3.1%
1990–1999	11.5%
1980–1989	12.0%
1970–1979	16.7%
1960–1969	3.3%
1950–1959	9.3%
1940–1949	8.7%
1939 or earlier	33.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	19.7%
3 bedrooms	55.8%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	7.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	28.8%
2 vehicles	34.2%
3 or more	31.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.8%
Electricity	4.8%
Propane / LP gas	5.1%
Fuel oil	55.8%
Wood	4.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	443	49.7%
Cohabiting couple	39	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	167	18.7%
Female householder, no spouse	242	27.2%
Households with children under 18	211	23.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	404	45.3%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.9%	23.4%
Married	46.9%	48.0%
Separated	3.4%	1.3%
Widowed	2.8%	20.5%
Divorced	6.9%	6.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 13.9%

HS graduate 44.2%

Some college, no degree 12.8%

Associate's degree 13.6%

Bachelor's degree 3.0%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.8%
Bachelor's or higher	9.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	2.0%
Kindergarten	23	6.7%
Elementary school	125	36.2%
High school	175	50.7%
College / grad school	15	4.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.0%

Retail trade 16.5%

Transportation & utilities 11.5%

Manufacturing 8.0%

Other services 7.6%

Construction 7.2%

Agriculture & mining 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Public administration 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Professional & management 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.6%
Service	21.3%
Sales & office	19.4%
Natural resources & construction	19.9%
Production & transportation	22.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.0%
Government	16.6%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.3%
Carpool	11.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	0.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.8

Poverty

All people 6.8%

Under 18 years 11.7%

18 and over 5.8%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 6.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.1%
Retirement income	29.0%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	36.4%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	31.5%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	59.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	204	10.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.2%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	15.0%
65 and over	49.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.5%
Public insurance	51.1%
No insurance	7.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,212	97.8%
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)	2,257	99.8%
Born in same state	2,255	99.7%
Born in different state	2,068	91.4%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.2%
Not a US citizen	1	20.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	334	14.8%
Italian	268	11.8%
Arab	77	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	73	3.2%
English	27	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	82.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15724

What city is ZIP code 15724 in?

ZIP code 15724 is primarily assigned to Cherry Tree, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15724 in?

ZIP code 15724 falls within Indiana County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15724 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 15724 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15724?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 15724 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 15724 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 15724 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 15724 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 15724 in?

ZIP code 15724 observes the EST timezone.