15736 ZIP Code — Elderton, PA

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15736 is located in Elderton, Pennsylvania, within Armstrong County. It covers approximately 1.97 square miles and serves a population of 358 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/878.

About ZIP code 15736

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $93,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,688. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 15736 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

358
population
1.97
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
15736 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 15736

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City Status
Elderton Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 358
Population density 182 / sq mi
State FIPS 42
County FIPS 005
Geography
Land area 1.97 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 40.6939
Longitude -79.3419
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 724/878
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 43.9% 44.1% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 44.8% 33.9% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 10.4% 18.4% 22.4%
Over $200k 0.9% 3.6% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

358
Population
182
People per sq mi
61.6
Median age
$54,688
Median household income
$30,652
Per capita income
$93,800
Median home value
$790
Median monthly rent
77.7%
Home ownership
10.1%
Poverty rate
7.1%
Unemployment
160
Housing units
11.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
11
Under 5
12
10
5–9
12
6
10–14
7
1
15–19
1
2
20–24
3
16
25–34
19
19
35–44
22
9
45–54
11
3
55–59
3
34
60–64
40
25
65–74
30
22
75–84
26
6
85+
8
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 185916.5%
18 and over29983.5%
65 and over11732.7%
Median age61.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.4%
Two or more races 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
GroupCount%
White35196.4%
Two or more races71.9%
Hispanic or Latino61.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 43.9% 44.1% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 44.8% 33.9% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 10.4% 18.4% 22.4%
Over $200k 0.9% 3.6% 7.1%
Under $10k 4.3%
$10k–$15k 4.3%
$15k–$25k 13.0%
$25k–$35k 11.4%
$35k–$50k 11.4%
$50k–$75k 24.5%
$75k–$100k 16.8%
$100k–$150k 9.2%
$150k–$200k 3.8%
$200k+ 1.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.3%
$10k–$15k4.3%
$15k–$25k13.0%
$25k–$35k11.4%
$35k–$50k11.4%
$50k–$75k24.5%
$75k–$100k16.8%
$100k–$150k9.2%
$150k–$200k3.8%
$200k+1.1%
Median income$54,688

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.4%
$50k–$100k 29.4%
$100k–$150k 21.7%
$150k–$200k 21.0%
$200k–$300k 5.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$93,800
Median rent / month$790
Owner occupied77.7%
Renter occupied22.3%
Vacant8.5%
Single-family detached65.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes29.9%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.03

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20098.0%
1990–19995.5%
1980–198918.4%
1970–197916.9%
1960–196910.0%
1950–195910.4%
1940–19497.0%
1939 or earlier23.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom5.0%
2 bedrooms26.9%
3 bedrooms63.7%
4 bedrooms4.5%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle6.0%
1 vehicle39.7%
2 vehicles38.0%
3 or more16.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas71.7%
Electricity8.2%
Propane / LP gas10.3%
Fuel oil9.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family9551.6%
Cohabiting couple52.7%
Male householder, no spouse2915.8%
Female householder, no spouse5529.9%
Households with children under 182714.7%
Households with seniors (65+)8144.0%
Average household size1.91

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married13.1%11.0%
Married68.6%60.7%
Separated1.5%0.6%
Widowed9.5%14.7%
Divorced7.3%12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%
Some HS, no diploma 2.4%
HS graduate 62.1%
Some college, no degree 10.6%
Associate's degree 13.0%
Bachelor's degree 8.5%
Graduate / professional 3.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.3%
Bachelor's or higher11.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool1832.7%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school3563.6%
High school11.8%
College / grad school11.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 19.3%
Education & healthcare 16.6%
Agriculture & mining 14.5%
Other services 14.5%
Transportation & utilities 11.7%
Construction 7.6%
Public administration 5.5%
Manufacturing 4.1%
Professional & management 4.1%
Finance & real estate 1.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts19.3%
Service28.3%
Sales & office17.2%
Natural resources & construction17.9%
Production & transportation17.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector78.6%
Government8.3%
Self-employed13.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone83.8%
Carpool6.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.8%
Work from home4.6%
Other means4.6%
Avg commute (minutes)27.1

Poverty

All people 10.1%
Under 18 years 15.3%
18 and over 9.0%
Married-couple families 2.1%
Female-led households 62.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security48.9%
Retirement income44.0%
Supplemental Security14.7%
Cash public assistance10.9%
Food stamps / SNAP13.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.2%
High blood pressure34.1%
High cholesterol32.9%
Diabetes10.7%
Heart disease7.8%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma9.9%
Arthritis31.0%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease8.1%
Cancer8.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.4%
Binge drinking18.3%
No physical activity24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.0%
Depression22.1%
Fair or poor health14.4%
Poor mental health15.3%
Poor physical health10.9%
No health insurance10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.4%
Visited dentist62.9%
Cholesterol screening89.7%
Teeth loss15.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans279.0%
Disability%
Any disability14.2%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years10.4%
65 and over27.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance82.1%
Public insurance45.8%
No insurance2.5%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only33593.6%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)35498.9%
Born in same state35498.9%
Born in different state34095.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen41.1%
Not a US citizen4100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian5114.2%
French4813.4%
AncestryCount%
Arab82.2%
Norwegian20.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access51.4%
Internet access92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15736

What city is ZIP code 15736 in?

ZIP code 15736 is primarily assigned to Elderton, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15736 in?

ZIP code 15736 falls within Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15736 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 15736 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 15736 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 15736 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15736?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15736?

The median home value in ZIP code 15736 is $93,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 15736 in?

ZIP code 15736 observes the EST timezone.

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