15535 ZIP Code — Clearville, PA

Bedford County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15535 is located in Clearville, Pennsylvania, within Bedford County. It covers approximately 154.38 square miles and serves a population of 1,996 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15535

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 $174,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,636. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 14% 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 15535 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,996

population

154.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15535 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15535

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15535. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clearville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15522 Bedford (8.5 mi) 15537 Everett (9.8 mi) 17267 Warfordsburg (11.1 mi) 21530 Flintstone (11.7 mi) 15534 Buffalo Mills (12.5 mi) 21766 Little Orleans (13.8 mi) 15550 Manns Choice (14 mi) 15533 Breezewood (14.3 mi) 15536 Crystal Spring (15.6 mi) 15545 Hyndman (17.7 mi) 21555 Oldtown (18.1 mi) 17238 Needmore (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,996
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	154.38 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	39.8444
Longitude	-78.4687
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	814

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.2%	48.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	33.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	15.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,996

Population

People per sq mi

47.7

Median age

$63,636

Median household income

$29,602

Per capita income

$174,700

Median home value

$709

Median monthly rent

85.8%

Home ownership

8.0%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

1,046

Housing units

13.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

100

35–44

157

45–54

150

55–59

60–64

129

65–74

123

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	378	18.9%
18 and over	1,618	81.1%
65 and over	421	21.1%
Median age	47.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.3%

Two or more races 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,976	98.3%
Two or more races	20	1%
Hispanic or Latino	14	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.2%	48.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	33.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	15.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 25.1%

$75k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	25.1%
$75k–$100k	15.9%
$100k–$150k	16.5%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$63,636

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.0%

$50k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$150k–$200k 19.6%

$200k–$300k 22.0%

$300k–$500k 11.8%

$500k–$1M 6.6%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$174,700
Median rent / month	$709
Owner occupied	85.8%
Renter occupied	14.2%
Vacant	31.8%
Single-family detached	79.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.6%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	9.9%
1990–1999	12.3%
1980–1989	18.6%
1970–1979	19.1%
1960–1969	4.4%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	22.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.5%
1 bedroom	9.2%
2 bedrooms	23.3%
3 bedrooms	42.1%
4 bedrooms	17.2%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	23.3%
2 vehicles	32.2%
3 or more	42.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.8%
Electricity	23.3%
Propane / LP gas	4.9%
Fuel oil	39.5%
Wood	25.3%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	474	60.0%
Cohabiting couple	48	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	137	17.3%
Female householder, no spouse	131	16.6%
Households with children under 18	172	21.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	301	38.1%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.7%	24.1%
Married	55.1%	57.1%
Separated	0.8%	0.0%
Widowed	3.1%	9.0%
Divorced	13.2%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 9.7%

HS graduate 51.1%

Some college, no degree 14.3%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	13.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	2.9%
Kindergarten	27	7.2%
Elementary school	166	44.5%
High school	126	33.8%
College / grad school	43	11.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 16.6%

Education & healthcare 15.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.6%

Manufacturing 12.8%

Agriculture & mining 10.5%

Construction 9.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Other services 5.5%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Professional & management 2.4%

Public administration 2.2%

Information 0.9%

Finance & real estate 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.7%
Service	18.9%
Sales & office	16.9%
Natural resources & construction	17.8%
Production & transportation	20.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.1%
Government	7.2%
Self-employed	12.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.7%
Carpool	10.1%
Public transit	2.3%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.2

Poverty

All people 8.0%

Under 18 years 6.9%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 4.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.0%
Retirement income	29.1%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	31.7%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	63.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	144	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	8.9%
65 and over	35.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.3%
Public insurance	36.8%
No insurance	13.7%
Uninsured under 19	12.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,943	97.3%
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)	1,993	99.8%
Born in same state	1,977	99.0%
Born in different state	1,148	57.5%
Foreign born	16	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.2%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	238	11.9%
French	177	8.9%
Italian	154	7.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	40	2%
English	13	0.7%
Norwegian	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	84.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15535

What city is ZIP code 15535 in?

ZIP code 15535 is primarily assigned to Clearville, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15535 in?

ZIP code 15535 falls within Bedford County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 15535 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 15535 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15535?

14% 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 15535 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 15535 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15535?

The median home value in ZIP code 15535 is $174,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 15535 in?

ZIP code 15535 observes the EST timezone.