15832 ZIP Code — Driftwood, PA

Cameron County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15832 is located in Driftwood, Pennsylvania, within Cameron County. It covers approximately 112.41 square miles and serves a population of 238 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15832

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 $118,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $37,857. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 61% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 20% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 15832 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

238

population

112.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15832 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15832

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15832. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Driftwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15821 Benezett (7.8 mi) 15861 Sinnamahoning (8.1 mi) 15834 Emporium (12.9 mi) 17778 Westport (13.1 mi) 15868 Weedville (14.4 mi) 16836 Frenchville (14.4 mi) 15827 Byrnedale (15 mi) 16845 Karthaus (17 mi) 15857 Saint Marys (19 mi) 16720 Austin (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	238
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	112.41 sq mi
Water area	0.78 sq mi
Latitude	41.3465
Longitude	-78.1976
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	64.4%	63.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	25.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	8.3%	9.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

238

Population

People per sq mi

63.2

Median age

$37,857

Median household income

$27,049

Per capita income

$118,200

Median home value

$383

Median monthly rent

81.8%

Home ownership

11.3%

Poverty rate

23.8%

Unemployment

660

Housing units

8.3%

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	19	8.0%
18 and over	219	92.0%
65 and over	99	41.6%
Median age	63.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.8%

Two or more races 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	227	93.8%
Two or more races	11	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	4	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.4%	63.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	25.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	8.3%	9.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	7.1%

Under $10k 9.1%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 25.8%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 10.6%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.1%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	25.8%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	10.6%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	12.9%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$37,857

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.4%

$50k–$100k 22.2%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 14.8%

$200k–$300k 11.1%

$300k–$500k 3.7%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

$1M+ 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,200
Median rent / month	$383
Owner occupied	81.8%
Renter occupied	18.2%
Vacant	80.7%
Single-family detached	80.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.4%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.86

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	10.7%
1990–1999	11.5%
1980–1989	8.5%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	12.0%
1940–1949	7.5%
1939 or earlier	25.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.2%
1 bedroom	15.1%
2 bedrooms	37.3%
3 bedrooms	27.6%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	37.9%
2 vehicles	42.4%
3 or more	16.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.0%
Electricity	18.2%
Propane / LP gas	28.0%
Fuel oil	18.2%
Wood	25.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	73	55.3%
Cohabiting couple	5	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	41	31.1%
Female householder, no spouse	13	9.8%
Households with children under 18	10	7.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	71	53.8%
Average household size	1.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.5%	7.8%
Married	62.0%	70.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.1%	13.7%
Divorced	17.4%	7.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 53.7%

Some college, no degree 22.7%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 7.4%

Graduate / professional 0.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	8.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	9.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	3	14.3%
High school	4	19.0%
College / grad school	12	57.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.8%

Retail trade 10.9%

Education & healthcare 10.9%

Agriculture & mining 7.8%

Public administration 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Construction 4.7%

Information 4.7%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Professional & management 1.6%

Other services 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.9%
Service	15.6%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	20.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.8%
Government	15.6%
Self-employed	1.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.4%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	11.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.4

Poverty

All people 11.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 12.3%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	61.4%
Retirement income	34.8%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	40.2%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	34.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	16.4%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.3%
Visited dentist	65.7%
Cholesterol screening	93.0%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	44	20.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.3%
65 and over	49.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.4%
Public insurance	60.5%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	228	95.8%
Spanish	2	0.9%
Other Indo-European	2	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	238	100.0%
Born in same state	234	98.3%
Born in different state	200	84.0%
Foreign born	4	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	46	19.3%
French	41	17.2%
Arab	24	10.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	14	5.9%
English	1	0.4%
Norwegian	1	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	55.5%
Internet access	83.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15832

What city is ZIP code 15832 in?

ZIP code 15832 is primarily assigned to Driftwood, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15832 in?

ZIP code 15832 falls within Cameron County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15832 have an older population?

42% of residents in ZIP code 15832 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 15832 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 15832 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15832?

8% 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 15832 have a large veteran population?

20% of civilians in ZIP code 15832 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 15832 in?

ZIP code 15832 observes the EST timezone.