Elk County, PA ZIP Codes
Pennsylvania (PA) · 14 ZIP codes · 14 cities
14
ZIP codes
30,783
population (2021)
-3.6%
pop change since 2010
42047
FIPS code
Elk County ZIP code map
About Elk County
Elk County is located in Pennsylvania and contains 14 ZIP codes across 14 cities and communities.
The county's population was 30,783 as of 2021,
a decrease of
3.6% from 31,946 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Elk County is 42047.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 30,783 |
| 2010 population | 31,946 |
| Change | -3.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| FIPS code | 42047 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Elk County
Benezett
Brandy Camp
Brockport
Byrnedale
Dagus Mines
De Young
Force
James City
Johnsonburg
Kersey
Ridgway
Saint Marys
Weedville
Wilcox
ZIP codes for Elk County, PA (14)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15821 | Benezett | Elk | View map |
| 15822 | Brandy Camp | Elk | View map |
| 15823 | Brockport | Elk | View map |
| 15827 | Byrnedale | Elk | View map |
| 15831 | Dagus Mines | Elk | View map |
| 15841 | Force | Elk | View map |
| 15845 | Johnsonburg | Elk | View map |
| 15846 | Kersey | Elk | View map |
| 15853 | Ridgway | Elk | View map |
| 15857 | Saint Marys | Elk | View map |
| 15868 | Weedville | Elk | View map |
| 15870 | Wilcox | Elk | View map |
| 16728 | De Young | Elk | View map |
| 16734 | James City | Elk | View map |
Demographics & statistics
30,236
Population
48.0
Median age
$62,230
Median household income
$34,409
Per capita income
$114,978
Median home value
$552
Median monthly rent
85.3%
Home ownership
8.0%
Poverty rate
5.7%
Unemployment
13,246
Housing units
17.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
757
Under 5
673
798
5–9
710
965
10–14
857
869
15–19
773
847
20–24
752
1,578
25–34
1,402
1,698
35–44
1,509
2,181
45–54
1,939
1,358
55–59
1,207
1,320
60–64
1,174
2,042
65–74
1,815
1,162
75–84
1,033
433
85+
384
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,811 | 15.3% |
| 18 and over | 24,425 | 84.7% |
| 65 and over | 6,869 | 23.9% |
| Median age | 48.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94%
Two or more races
2.5%
Hispanic or Latino
2.2%
Black or African American
0.7%
Asian
0.4%
Other race
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,056 | 94% |
| Two or more races | 784 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 672 | 2.2% |
| Black or African American | 220 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 119 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 40 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
1.9%
$15k–$25k
10.6%
$25k–$35k
8.9%
$35k–$50k
16.7%
$50k–$75k
19.8%
$75k–$100k
19.2%
$100k–$150k
12.3%
$150k–$200k
4.3%
$200k+
3.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 19.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.3% |
| $200k+ | 3.2% |
| Median income | $62,230 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
15.7%
$50k–$100k
31.2%
$100k–$150k
17.7%
$150k–$200k
12.1%
$200k–$300k
15.1%
$300k–$500k
7.0%
$500k–$1M
1.1%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $114,978 |
| Median rent / month | $552 |
| Owner occupied | 85.3% |
| Renter occupied | 14.7% |
| Vacant | 28.4% |
| Single-family detached | 82.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.4% |
| Mobile homes | 7.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.32 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 23.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.8% |
| 3 or more | 25.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 56.0% |
| Electricity | 10.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.5% |
| Fuel oil | 9.9% |
| Wood | 12.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,235 | 49.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,009 | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,775 | 23.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,173 | 20.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,593 | 16.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,866 | 38.4% |
| Average household size | 2.26 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.5% | 25.6% |
| Married | 53.1% | 51.1% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 10.0% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 8.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
5.0%
HS graduate
51.4%
Some college, no degree
13.1%
Associate's degree
11.6%
Bachelor's degree
11.4%
Graduate / professional
5.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 412 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten | 362 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,548 | 35.1% |
| High school | 1,693 | 21.9% |
| College / grad school | 851 | 23.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
36.1%
Education & healthcare
21.0%
Retail trade
10.2%
Construction
6.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.8%
Professional & management
3.8%
Public administration
3.3%
Other services
3.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.3%
Finance & real estate
3.1%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 25.2% |
| Service | 14.6% |
| Sales & office | 17.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.8% |
| Production & transportation | 33.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.4% |
| Government | 8.1% |
| Self-employed | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 87.7% |
| Carpool | 6.4% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.6 |
Poverty
All people
8.0%
Under 18 years
11.6%
18 and over
7.2%
Married-couple families
2.3%
Female-led households
16.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 44.7% |
| Retirement income | 29.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.7% |
| High cholesterol | 35.8% |
| Heart disease | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 31.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.4% |
| Cancer | 7.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.9% |
| No physical activity | 24.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.0% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 11.4% |
| No health insurance | 10.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.5% |
| Visited dentist | 65.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.6% |
| Teeth loss | 15.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,017 | 8.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.5% |
| Under 18 | 4.4% |
| 18–64 years | 13.8% |
| 65 and over | 26.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.3% |
| Public insurance | 41.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28,806 | 96.1% |
| Spanish | 87 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 9 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 52 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 26 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 29,958 | 99.3% |
| Born in same state | 29,884 | 98.2% |
| Born in different state | 27,450 | 88.7% |
| Foreign born | 74 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 278 | 0.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 205 | 59.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,988 | 13.2% |
| French | 1,939 | 6.4% |
| Arab | 1,180 | 3.9% |
| English | 306 | 1% |
| Irish | 96 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 79 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 46 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 17 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 11 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.4% |
| Internet access | 89.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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