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Somerset County
Jerome, PA
15937
15937 ZIP Code — Jerome, PA
Somerset County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 15937 is located in
Jerome ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Somerset County .
It covers approximately 2.39 square miles and serves a population of
676 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 814 .
About ZIP code 15937
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $85,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $55,917. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 63% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 20% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 15937 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
676
Population density
283 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
111
Geography
Land area
2.39 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
40.2113
Longitude
-78.9880
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
814
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.9%
48.8%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
36.0%
33.1%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
7.1%
15.4%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.8%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$55,917
Median household income
29.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 123 18.2% 18 and over 553 81.8% 65 and over 183 27.1% Median age 53.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 666 97.1% Hispanic or Latino 10 1.5% Two or more races 10 1.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.9%
48.8%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
36.0%
33.1%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
7.1%
15.4%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.8%
7.1%
Range % of households $15k–$25k 17.9% $25k–$35k 6.0% $35k–$50k 20.4% $50k–$75k 15.8% $75k–$100k 8.8% $100k–$150k 22.5% $150k–$200k 4.9% $200k+ 3.9% Median income $55,917
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $85,700 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 93.0% Renter occupied 7.0% Vacant 21.3% Single-family detached 64.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 4.4% Median rooms 6.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.31
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.8% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 3.0% 1980–1989 4.7% 1970–1979 4.4% 1960–1969 9.4% 1950–1959 18.0% 1940–1949 5.2% 1939 or earlier 52.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 37.0% 3 bedrooms 40.3% 4 bedrooms 22.7% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.0% 1 vehicle 40.4% 2 vehicles 31.9% 3 or more 20.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 15.4% Propane / LP gas 9.8% Fuel oil 55.8% Wood 18.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 140 49.1% Cohabiting couple 20 7.0% Male householder, no spouse 81 28.4% Female householder, no spouse 44 15.4% Households with children under 18 60 21.1% Households with seniors (65+) 99 34.7% Average household size 2.27
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 15.3% 20.9% Married 53.8% 66.9% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 9.2% 0.0% Divorced 21.7% 12.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
12.2%
Graduate / professional
6.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 85.9% Bachelor's or higher 29.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 18 15.9% Elementary school 66 58.4% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 29 25.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 35.6% Service 27.2% Sales & office 24.8% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 12.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 100.0% Government 0.0% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 69.6% Carpool 26.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 4.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 19.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
57.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 62.5% Retirement income 37.2% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 5.3% Food stamps / SNAP 18.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 31.9% High blood pressure 36.4% High cholesterol 37.3% Diabetes 11.0% Heart disease 8.9% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 9.5% Arthritis 32.7% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 8.3% Cancer 9.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.2% Binge drinking 17.0% No physical activity 25.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.0% Depression 20.2% Fair or poor health 14.7% Poor mental health 14.0% Poor physical health 11.1% No health insurance 9.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.7% Visited dentist 67.8% Cholesterol screening 91.5% Teeth loss 15.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 108 19.5%
Disability % Any disability 13.1% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 18.4% 65 and over 11.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 55.3% Public insurance 64.3% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 652 96.4% 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) 676 100.0% Born in same state 676 100.0% Born in different state 540 79.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 101 14.9% Italian 70 10.4%
Ancestry Count % Arab 36 5.3% Irish 18 2.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.2% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15937
What city is ZIP code 15937 in?
ZIP code 15937 is primarily assigned to Jerome, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 15937 in?
ZIP code 15937 falls within Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 15937 have a large retiree population?
63% of households in ZIP code 15937 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 15937 mostly owner-occupied?
93% of occupied units in ZIP code 15937 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 15937 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 15937 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 15937 have a large veteran population?
20% of civilians in ZIP code 15937 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 15937 in?
ZIP code 15937 observes the EST timezone.
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