15829 ZIP Code — Corsica, PA

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15829 is located in Corsica, Pennsylvania, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 31.91 square miles and serves a population of 1,209 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15829

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 $125,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,917. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 15829 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,209

population

31.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15829 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15829

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15829. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Corsica	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15864 Summerville (5.1 mi) 16258 Strattanville (6.6 mi) 15825 Brookville (8.1 mi) 16240 Mayport (8.8 mi) 16224 Fairmount City (8.9 mi) 16214 Clarion (9 mi) 16217 Cooksburg (11.7 mi) 16235 Lucinda (12.5 mi) 16242 New Bethlehem (12.6 mi) 15778 Timblin (13.6 mi) 16255 Sligo (13.9 mi) 16233 Leeper (14 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,209
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	31.91 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	41.1715
Longitude	-79.1932
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	34.6%	50.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	43.4%	32.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	14.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,209

Population

People per sq mi

44.6

Median age

$67,917

Median household income

$33,175

Per capita income

$125,700

Median home value

$775

Median monthly rent

83.9%

Home ownership

9.1%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

534

Housing units

24.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	257	21.3%
18 and over	952	78.7%
65 and over	238	19.7%
Median age	44.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.4%

Two or more races 3.1%

Black or African American 0.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,167	96.4%
Two or more races	38	3.1%
Black or African American	3	0.2%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.2%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.6%	50.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	43.4%	32.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	14.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 15.2%

$50k–$75k 21.3%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 23.0%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	15.2%
$50k–$75k	21.3%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	23.0%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$67,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.4%

$50k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 27.9%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k–$300k 22.9%

$300k–$500k 4.0%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$125,700
Median rent / month	$775
Owner occupied	83.9%
Renter occupied	16.1%
Vacant	21.6%
Single-family detached	70.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	14.2%
1990–1999	5.1%
1980–1989	13.3%
1970–1979	23.2%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	26.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	28.0%
3 bedrooms	52.9%
4 bedrooms	11.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	28.2%
2 vehicles	36.3%
3 or more	32.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.1%
Electricity	4.4%
Propane / LP gas	12.7%
Fuel oil	10.6%
Wood	4.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	253	52.8%
Cohabiting couple	53	11.1%
Male householder, no spouse	69	14.4%
Female householder, no spouse	104	21.7%
Households with children under 18	150	31.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	169	35.3%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.5%	26.7%
Married	57.6%	48.5%
Separated	1.3%	3.5%
Widowed	1.5%	9.3%
Divorced	9.0%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 44.1%

Some college, no degree 13.5%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 15.5%

Graduate / professional 9.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.8%
Bachelor's or higher	24.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	3.7%
Kindergarten	7	2.3%
Elementary school	136	45.6%
High school	80	26.8%
College / grad school	64	21.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.3%

Retail trade 15.9%

Manufacturing 15.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Other services 6.6%

Construction 6.4%

Agriculture & mining 5.1%

Professional & management 5.1%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Public administration 2.4%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.1%
Service	20.6%
Sales & office	19.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.3%
Production & transportation	17.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.4%
Government	8.1%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.9%
Carpool	1.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.5%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.4

Poverty

All people 9.1%

Under 18 years 12.6%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 23.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.2%
Retirement income	30.3%
Supplemental Security	10.9%
Cash public assistance	5.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	60.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	73	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	7.4%
18–64 years	15.7%
65 and over	29.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.1%
Public insurance	46.3%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	6.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,167	96.5%
Spanish	9	0.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,191	98.5%
Born in same state	1,191	98.5%
Born in different state	1,087	89.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	18	1.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	197	16.3%
French	140	11.6%
Arab	78	6.5%
English	9	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	9	0.7%
German	5	0.4%
Norwegian	4	0.3%
Dutch	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	88.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15829

What city is ZIP code 15829 in?

ZIP code 15829 is primarily assigned to Corsica, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15829 in?

ZIP code 15829 falls within Jefferson County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 15829 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 15829 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15829 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 15829 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15829?

The median home value in ZIP code 15829 is $125,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 15829?

ZIP code 15829 has an estimated population of 1,209 residents, with a density of 38 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 15829 in?

ZIP code 15829 observes the EST timezone.