15841 ZIP Code — Force, PA

Elk County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15841 is located in Force, Pennsylvania, within Elk County. It covers approximately 0.16 square miles and serves a population of 243 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15841

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 $48,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $24,901. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 15841 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

243

population

0.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15841 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15841

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City	Status
Force	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	243
Population density	1,519 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	0.16 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.2585
Longitude	-78.5247
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	58.6%	44.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	35.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	16.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

243

Population

1,519

People per sq mi

40.9

Median age

$24,901

Median household income

$15,987

Per capita income

$48,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.9%

Home ownership

1.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	102	42.0%
18 and over	141	58.0%
65 and over	46	18.9%
Median age	40.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	243	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.6%	44.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	35.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	16.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 48.5%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 8.1%

$50k–$75k 33.3%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	48.5%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	8.1%
$50k–$75k	33.3%
Median income	$24,901

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 58.1%

$50k–$100k 34.9%

$100k–$150k 7.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$48,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.9%
Renter occupied	13.1%
Vacant	11.6%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	4.5%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	90.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	26.8%
3 bedrooms	60.7%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	20.2%
1 vehicle	47.5%
2 vehicles	22.2%
3 or more	10.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	97.0%
Fuel oil	3.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	17	17.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	26	26.3%
Female householder, no spouse	56	56.6%
Households with children under 18	51	51.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	37	37.4%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.1%	19.2%
Married	27.6%	22.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	25.3%
Divorced	29.3%	33.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 51.1%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 34.8%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.8%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	47	46.1%
Elementary school	39	38.2%
High school	16	15.7%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 54.0%

Education & healthcare 28.7%

Retail trade 11.5%

Construction 5.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	12.6%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	5.7%
Production & transportation	62.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	94.3%
Government	5.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	40.2%
Carpool	28.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	31.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.1

Poverty

All people 1.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.4%
Retirement income	20.2%
Supplemental Security	8.1%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.5%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	65.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	3	2.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	47.4%
65 and over	52.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.0%
Public insurance	74.5%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	243	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	243	100.0%
Born in same state	243	100.0%
Born in different state	183	75.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	94	38.7%
Arab	15	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	5	2.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	88.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15841

What city is ZIP code 15841 in?

ZIP code 15841 is primarily assigned to Force, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15841 in?

ZIP code 15841 falls within Elk County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 15841 family-oriented?

42% of residents in ZIP code 15841 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 15841 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 15841 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15841 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 15841 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 15841?

The median household income in ZIP code 15841 is $24,901, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 15841 in?

ZIP code 15841 observes the EST timezone.