15545 ZIP Code — Hyndman, PA

Bedford County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15545 is located in Hyndman, Pennsylvania, within Bedford County. It covers approximately 48.10 square miles and serves a population of 2,756 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15545

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 $115,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,384. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 15545 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,756

population

48.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15545 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15545

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15545. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hyndman	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15538 Fairhope (4.6 mi) 21545 Mount Savage (8.7 mi) 15534 Buffalo Mills (8.7 mi) 15530 Berlin (10 mi) 15552 Meyersdale (11 mi) 21502 Cumberland (12.4 mi) 26767 Wiley Ford (13.5 mi) 21532 Frostburg (13.9 mi) 15550 Manns Choice (14.7 mi) 15522 Bedford (15.3 mi) 15558 Salisbury (15.6 mi) 15542 Garrett (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,756
Population density	57 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	48.10 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	39.8075
Longitude	-78.7982
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	51.0%	48.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	33.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	15.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,756

Population

People per sq mi

48.8

Median age

$53,384

Median household income

$27,501

Per capita income

$115,800

Median home value

$639

Median monthly rent

80.7%

Home ownership

8.5%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

1,028

Housing units

7.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

169

25–34

182

111

35–44

119

207

45–54

223

55–59

148

60–64

159

154

65–74

166

75–84

102

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	472	17.1%
18 and over	2,284	82.9%
65 and over	596	21.6%
Median age	48.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Two or more races 0.6%

Asian 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,692	96.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	29	1%
Hispanic or Latino	22	0.8%
Two or more races	17	0.6%
Asian	9	0.3%
Other race	9	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.0%	48.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	33.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	15.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 11.6%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 15.2%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	11.6%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	15.2%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	15.7%
$100k–$150k	14.8%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$53,384

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.3%

$50k–$100k 34.5%

$100k–$150k 23.7%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 9.3%

$300k–$500k 5.0%

$500k–$1M 4.9%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,800
Median rent / month	$639
Owner occupied	80.7%
Renter occupied	19.3%
Vacant	12.0%
Single-family detached	80.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	6.1%
1990–1999	6.5%
1980–1989	9.3%
1970–1979	17.4%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	10.8%
1940–1949	10.0%
1939 or earlier	31.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	20.8%
3 bedrooms	60.1%
4 bedrooms	9.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	29.8%
2 vehicles	28.4%
3 or more	36.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.8%
Electricity	28.6%
Propane / LP gas	6.9%
Fuel oil	45.6%
Wood	9.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	645	59.2%
Cohabiting couple	38	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	155	14.2%
Female householder, no spouse	251	23.0%
Households with children under 18	273	25.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	419	38.5%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.9%	20.2%
Married	63.0%	56.1%
Separated	0.4%	2.6%
Widowed	2.5%	12.7%
Divorced	6.2%	8.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 59.2%

Some college, no degree 11.7%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 4.4%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.1%
Bachelor's or higher	7.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	4.5%
Kindergarten	26	6.5%
Elementary school	236	58.6%
High school	65	16.1%
College / grad school	58	14.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.5%

Education & healthcare 20.1%

Retail trade 13.0%

Construction 9.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Professional & management 4.1%

Other services 3.8%

Public administration 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Information 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.6%
Service	19.1%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	30.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.1%
Government	8.6%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.5%
Carpool	16.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.1

Poverty

All people 8.5%

Under 18 years 11.3%

18 and over 8.0%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 24.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.5%
Retirement income	24.2%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	27.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	62.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	128	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.8%
Under 18	7.8%
18–64 years	11.1%
65 and over	35.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.7%
Public insurance	44.6%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	6.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,618	95.0%
Spanish	8	0.3%
Other Indo-European	5	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,735	99.2%
Born in same state	2,733	99.2%
Born in different state	998	36.2%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	21	0.8%
Not a US citizen	16	76.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	299	10.8%
Italian	175	6.3%
Arab	145	5.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	57	2.1%
Irish	7	0.3%
Polish	7	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	82.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15545

What city is ZIP code 15545 in?

ZIP code 15545 is primarily assigned to Hyndman, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15545 in?

ZIP code 15545 falls within Bedford County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15545?

7% 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 15545 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 15545 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 15545 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 15545 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15545?

The median home value in ZIP code 15545 is $115,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 15545 in?

ZIP code 15545 observes the EST timezone.