15840 ZIP Code — Falls Creek, PA

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15840 is located in Falls Creek, Pennsylvania, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 17.26 square miles and serves a population of 1,744 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15840

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 $105,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

The gap between median ($54,474) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 44% 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 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 15840 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,744

population

17.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15840 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15840

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15840. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Falls Creek	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15824 Brockway (6.4 mi) 15851 Reynoldsville (7.1 mi) 15801 Du Bois (7.1 mi) 15865 Sykesville (8.5 mi) 15823 Brockport (8.9 mi) 15848 Luthersburg (10.6 mi) 15825 Brookville (11.2 mi) 15856 Rockton (12.1 mi) 15711 Anita (13.1 mi) 15849 Penfield (13.5 mi) 15846 Kersey (15.8 mi) 15853 Ridgway (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,744
Population density	101 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	17.26 sq mi
Water area	0.32 sq mi
Latitude	41.1737
Longitude	-78.8235
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	48.7%	50.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	37.6%	32.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	14.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.9%	2.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,744

Population

101

People per sq mi

48.5

Median age

$54,474

Median household income

$31,163

Per capita income

$105,500

Median home value

$939

Median monthly rent

73.1%

Home ownership

11.8%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

677

Housing units

19.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

107

35–44

109

45–54

107

55–59

60–64

118

65–74

137

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	288	16.5%
18 and over	1,456	83.5%
65 and over	394	22.6%
Median age	48.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.6%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Black or African American 1%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,687	95.6%
Two or more races	31	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	21	1.2%
Black or African American	18	1%
Asian	8	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.7%	50.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	37.6%	32.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	14.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.9%	2.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 18.1%

$50k–$75k 20.4%

$75k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 6.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	18.1%
$50k–$75k	20.4%
$75k–$100k	14.8%
$100k–$150k	9.2%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	6.5%
Median income	$54,474

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.1%

$50k–$100k 35.6%

$100k–$150k 21.5%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k–$300k 14.6%

$300k–$500k 3.3%

$500k–$1M 2.7%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$105,500
Median rent / month	$939
Owner occupied	73.1%
Renter occupied	26.9%
Vacant	14.7%
Single-family detached	81.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	4.7%
1990–1999	7.6%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	20.0%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	12.6%
1940–1949	10.0%
1939 or earlier	28.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.9%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	24.5%
3 bedrooms	51.6%
4 bedrooms	10.8%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	37.9%
2 vehicles	34.0%
3 or more	24.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	67.3%
Electricity	7.7%
Propane / LP gas	8.1%
Fuel oil	11.6%
Wood	4.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	359	47.9%
Cohabiting couple	25	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	146	19.5%
Female householder, no spouse	220	29.3%
Households with children under 18	176	23.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	301	40.1%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.0%	24.7%
Married	51.2%	48.3%
Separated	0.9%	5.2%
Widowed	4.7%	5.6%
Divorced	13.1%	16.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 48.4%

Some college, no degree 13.7%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 14.5%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	19.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	3.7%
Kindergarten	6	2.2%
Elementary school	109	40.7%
High school	105	39.2%
College / grad school	38	14.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.9%

Manufacturing 15.5%

Retail trade 13.8%

Other services 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Construction 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Public administration 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Information 2.9%

Professional & management 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.5%
Service	19.3%
Sales & office	15.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	20.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.1%
Government	10.5%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.2%
Carpool	16.8%
Public transit	2.5%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.4

Poverty

All people 11.8%

Under 18 years 13.5%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 19.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.6%
Retirement income	28.1%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	16.4%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	59.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	210	14.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	6.6%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	30.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.8%
Public insurance	54.1%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,681	96.4%
Spanish	6	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,723	98.8%
Born in same state	1,716	98.4%
Born in different state	1,486	85.2%
Foreign born	7	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	21	1.2%
Not a US citizen	10	47.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	187	10.7%
French	187	10.7%
Arab	136	7.8%
English	36	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	19	1.1%
Norwegian	16	0.9%
Dutch	10	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15840

What city is ZIP code 15840 in?

ZIP code 15840 is primarily assigned to Falls Creek, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15840 in?

ZIP code 15840 falls within Jefferson County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15840 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 15840 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 15840 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 15840 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15840?

The median home value in ZIP code 15840 is $105,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 15840?

ZIP code 15840 has an estimated population of 1,744 residents, with a density of 101 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 15840 in?

ZIP code 15840 observes the EST timezone.