15936 ZIP Code — Hooversville, PA

Somerset County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15936 is located in Hooversville, Pennsylvania, within Somerset County. It covers approximately 25.86 square miles and serves a population of 1,470 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15936

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 $104,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,851. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% 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 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 15936 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,470

population

25.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15936 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15936

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15936. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hooversville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15935 Hollsopple (4.4 mi) 15563 Stoystown (5.5 mi) 15928 Davidsville (6 mi) 15924 Cairnbrook (7.1 mi) 15541 Friedens (7.4 mi) 15963 Windber (8 mi) 15926 Central City (8.1 mi) 15531 Boswell (9.3 mi) 15905 Johnstown (9.9 mi) 15904 Johnstown (10.9 mi) 15902 Johnstown (11.1 mi) 15915 Johnstown (11.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,470
Population density	57 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	25.86 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	40.1590
Longitude	-78.9004
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	41.2%	48.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	53.1%	33.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	5.7%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,470

Population

People per sq mi

57.0

Median age

$60,851

Median household income

$32,673

Per capita income

$104,200

Median home value

$579

Median monthly rent

92.4%

Home ownership

7.5%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

678

Housing units

9.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

160

55–59

146

60–64

142

65–74

129

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	161	11.0%
18 and over	1,309	89.0%
65 and over	417	28.4%
Median age	57.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Two or more races 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,455	98%
Hispanic or Latino	15	1%
Two or more races	15	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.2%	48.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	53.1%	33.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	5.7%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 13.6%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 20.0%

$75k–$100k 23.9%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	13.6%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	20.0%
$75k–$100k	23.9%
$100k–$150k	10.4%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$60,851

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.4%

$50k–$100k 35.3%

$100k–$150k 33.7%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k–$300k 5.9%

$300k–$500k 2.9%

$500k–$1M 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$104,200
Median rent / month	$579
Owner occupied	92.4%
Renter occupied	7.6%
Vacant	7.5%
Single-family detached	88.5%
Large apartment buildings	3.4%
Mobile homes	5.9%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	3.8%
1990–1999	8.5%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	8.8%
1960–1969	5.6%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	10.6%
1939 or earlier	46.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	20.0%
3 bedrooms	54.9%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	27.0%
2 vehicles	28.9%
3 or more	42.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.1%
Electricity	7.0%
Propane / LP gas	18.5%
Fuel oil	61.1%
Wood	6.1%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	424	62.9%
Cohabiting couple	18	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	91	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	141	20.9%
Households with children under 18	85	12.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	300	44.5%
Average household size	2.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.7%	17.5%
Married	62.6%	64.0%
Separated	1.6%	0.0%
Widowed	4.4%	13.0%
Divorced	4.8%	5.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 41.8%

Some college, no degree 15.6%

Associate's degree 25.9%

Bachelor's degree 7.3%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	9.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	5.5%
Kindergarten	12	6.6%
Elementary school	48	26.2%
High school	63	34.4%
College / grad school	50	27.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.3%

Retail trade 23.2%

Professional & management 14.9%

Manufacturing 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Construction 2.6%

Other services 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Public administration 2.5%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.6%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	32.0%
Natural resources & construction	5.5%
Production & transportation	12.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.6%
Government	8.6%
Self-employed	1.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.7%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.2

Poverty

All people 7.5%

Under 18 years 15.5%

18 and over 6.6%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 5.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.6%
Retirement income	34.1%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	62.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	17.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	172	13.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.7%
Under 18	9.9%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	48.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.4%
Public insurance	44.7%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,442	98.1%
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)	1,465	99.7%
Born in same state	1,447	98.4%
Born in different state	1,287	87.6%
Foreign born	18	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	129	8.8%
French	125	8.5%
Irish	58	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	27	1.8%
Arab	26	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.9%
Internet access	89.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15936

What city is ZIP code 15936 in?

ZIP code 15936 is primarily assigned to Hooversville, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15936 in?

ZIP code 15936 falls within Somerset County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15936 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 15936 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 15936 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 15936 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15936 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 15936 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15936?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 15936 in?

ZIP code 15936 observes the EST timezone.