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Somerset County
Garrett, PA
15542
15542 ZIP Code — Garrett, PA
Somerset County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 15542 is located in
Garrett ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Somerset County .
It covers approximately 36.26 square miles and serves a population of
1,066 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 814 .
About ZIP code 15542
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 $103,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $51,667. 46% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 15542 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,066
Population density
29 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
111
Geography
Land area
36.26 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
39.8702
Longitude
-79.0845
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
814
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.1%
48.8%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
34.4%
33.1%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
11.1%
15.4%
22.4%
Over $200k
2.4%
2.8%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$51,667
Median household income
$103,400
Median home value
11.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 199 18.7% 18 and over 867 81.3% 65 and over 242 22.7% Median age 54.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,001 91.3% Two or more races 46 4.2% Hispanic or Latino 30 2.7% Asian 19 1.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.1%
48.8%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
34.4%
33.1%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
11.1%
15.4%
22.4%
Over $200k
2.4%
2.8%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.3% $10k–$15k 5.4% $15k–$25k 8.7% $25k–$35k 17.8% $35k–$50k 13.5% $50k–$75k 15.4% $75k–$100k 16.7% $100k–$150k 12.0% $150k–$200k 3.9% $200k+ 3.3% Median income $51,667
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $103,400 Median rent / month $850 Owner occupied 85.2% Renter occupied 14.8% Vacant 15.8% Single-family detached 78.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 15.2% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.33
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.4% 2000–2009 3.7% 1990–1999 16.5% 1980–1989 6.4% 1970–1979 11.5% 1960–1969 5.3% 1950–1959 6.4% 1940–1949 4.6% 1939 or earlier 41.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.0% 1 bedroom 3.8% 2 bedrooms 19.6% 3 bedrooms 55.1% 4 bedrooms 16.8% 5+ bedrooms 2.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.8% 1 vehicle 23.7% 2 vehicles 50.7% 3 or more 20.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.2% Electricity 12.2% Propane / LP gas 6.3% Fuel oil 50.2% Wood 8.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 261 56.7% Cohabiting couple 43 9.3% Male householder, no spouse 96 20.9% Female householder, no spouse 60 13.0% Households with children under 18 99 21.5% Households with seniors (65+) 176 38.3% Average household size 2.32
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.3% 16.0% Married 53.9% 63.9% Separated 1.4% 0.0% Widowed 5.8% 9.9% Divorced 14.6% 10.2%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
11.0%
Some college, no degree
8.7%
Graduate / professional
3.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.0% Bachelor's or higher 11.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 23 12.4% Kindergarten 6 3.2% Elementary school 87 47.0% High school 52 28.1% College / grad school 17 9.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.9%
Agriculture & mining
9.9%
Professional & management
5.8%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.6%
Public administration
3.5%
Finance & real estate
1.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.6% Service 15.1% Sales & office 22.6% Natural resources & construction 15.3% Production & transportation 18.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 78.7% Government 12.2% Self-employed 9.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 86.7% Carpool 7.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.3% Work from home 2.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 28.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.5%
Female-led households
42.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 45.9% Retirement income 23.7% Supplemental Security 10.2% Cash public assistance 1.7% Food stamps / SNAP 13.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.2% High blood pressure 35.6% High cholesterol 34.3% Diabetes 11.9% Heart disease 8.1% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 10.7% Arthritis 31.1% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 10.1% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.4% Binge drinking 18.8% No physical activity 29.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.7% Depression 23.5% Fair or poor health 18.5% Poor mental health 16.9% Poor physical health 13.3% No health insurance 12.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.1% Visited dentist 58.7% Cholesterol screening 88.0% Teeth loss 19.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 77 8.9%
Disability % Any disability 14.6% Under 18 4.0% 18–64 years 11.2% 65 and over 32.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 67.4% Public insurance 43.7% No insurance 6.6% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,034 97.0% Spanish 14 1.4% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 1 0.1% Other languages 13 1.3%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,052 98.7% Born in same state 1,051 98.6% Born in different state 907 85.1% Foreign born 1 0.1% Naturalized citizen 14 1.3% Not a US citizen 11 78.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 94 8.8% Italian 84 7.9% French 69 6.5% English 20 1.9%
Ancestry Count % German 10 0.9% Polish 5 0.5% Irish 3 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.2% Internet access 84.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15542
What city is ZIP code 15542 in?
ZIP code 15542 is primarily assigned to Garrett, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 15542 in?
ZIP code 15542 falls within Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 15542?
11% 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 15542 have a large retiree population?
46% of households in ZIP code 15542 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 15542 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 15542 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15542?
The median home value in ZIP code 15542 is $103,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 15542 in?
ZIP code 15542 observes the EST timezone.
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