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Forest County
Clarington, PA
15828
15828 ZIP Code — Clarington, PA
Forest County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 15828 is located in
Clarington ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Forest County .
It covers approximately 24.39 square miles and serves a population of
233 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 814 .
About ZIP code 15828
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $101,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $45,000. 68% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% 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 a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 44%.
Overall, ZIP code 15828 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
233
Population density
10 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
053
Geography
Land area
24.39 sq mi
Water area
0.57 sq mi
Latitude
41.3288
Longitude
-79.1499
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
814
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
65.6%
59.4%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
27.0%
30.5%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
4.1%
9.5%
22.4%
Over $200k
3.3%
0.6%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$45,000
Median household income
$101,900
Median home value
15.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 24 10.3% 18 and over 209 89.7% 65 and over 86 36.9% Median age 62.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 226 96.2% Two or more races 7 3% Hispanic or Latino 2 0.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
65.6%
59.4%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
27.0%
30.5%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
4.1%
9.5%
22.4%
Over $200k
3.3%
0.6%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.1% $10k–$15k 2.5% $15k–$25k 16.4% $25k–$35k 15.6% $35k–$50k 13.1% $50k–$75k 18.9% $75k–$100k 13.9% $100k–$150k 8.2% $150k–$200k 7.4% Median income $45,000
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $101,900 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 90.2% Renter occupied 9.8% Vacant 75.6% Single-family detached 80.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 19.2% Median rooms 4.9 Avg household size (owned) 1.95
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.8% 2000–2009 5.6% 1990–1999 11.8% 1980–1989 7.8% 1970–1979 29.7% 1960–1969 8.0% 1950–1959 10.2% 1940–1949 2.4% 1939 or earlier 19.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.4% 1 bedroom 7.8% 2 bedrooms 49.3% 3 bedrooms 31.9% 4 bedrooms 8.4% 5+ bedrooms 1.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.6% 1 vehicle 41.0% 2 vehicles 47.5% 3 or more 4.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 44.3% Propane / LP gas 33.6% Fuel oil 16.4% Wood 3.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 59 48.4% Cohabiting couple 1 0.8% Male householder, no spouse 52 42.6% Female householder, no spouse 10 8.2% Households with children under 18 10 8.2% Households with seniors (65+) 67 54.9% Average household size 1.91
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 21.4% 7.2% Married 41.4% 78.3% Separated 1.4% 0.0% Widowed 14.5% 10.1% Divorced 21.4% 4.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
24.6%
Graduate / professional
7.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.5% Bachelor's or higher 15.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 14 73.7% High school 5 26.3% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.5%
Professional & management
9.8%
Agriculture & mining
6.1%
Public administration
6.1%
Finance & real estate
4.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.7%
Transportation & utilities
1.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 23.2% Service 11.0% Sales & office 37.8% Natural resources & construction 3.7% Production & transportation 24.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 76.8% Government 9.8% Self-employed 13.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 88.6% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.8% Work from home 7.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 27.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 68.0% Retirement income 51.6% Supplemental Security 2.5% Cash public assistance 0.8% Food stamps / SNAP 5.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.4% High blood pressure 41.8% High cholesterol 39.7% Diabetes 15.0% Heart disease 10.5% Stroke 4.6% Asthma 10.4% Arthritis 36.9% Kidney disease 4.0% Pulmonary disease 11.8% Cancer 8.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.2% Binge drinking 15.7% No physical activity 30.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.0% Depression 22.7% Fair or poor health 20.4% Poor mental health 15.4% Poor physical health 14.8% No health insurance 11.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.8% Visited dentist 57.6% Cholesterol screening 91.4% Teeth loss 20.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 32 15.3%
Disability % Any disability 44.2% Under 18 33.3% 18–64 years 43.1% 65 and over 48.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 60.1% Public insurance 64.8% No insurance 2.1% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 233 100.0% 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) 233 100.0% Born in same state 233 100.0% Born in different state 199 85.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 40 17.2% English 23 9.9%
Ancestry Count % French 18 7.7% Arab 2 0.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 52.4% Internet access 77.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15828
What city is ZIP code 15828 in?
ZIP code 15828 is primarily assigned to Clarington, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 15828 in?
ZIP code 15828 falls within Jefferson County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 15828 have a large retiree population?
68% of households in ZIP code 15828 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 15828 have an older population?
37% of residents in ZIP code 15828 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 15828 mostly owner-occupied?
90% of occupied units in ZIP code 15828 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 15828 have a large veteran population?
15% of civilians in ZIP code 15828 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 15828 in?
ZIP code 15828 observes the EST timezone.
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