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Elk County
Johnsonburg, PA
15845
15845 ZIP Code — Johnsonburg, PA
Elk County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 15845 is located in
Johnsonburg ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Elk County .
It covers approximately 39.94 square miles and serves a population of
2,920 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 814 .
About ZIP code 15845
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 $68,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $56,613. 41% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% 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 15845 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
2,920
Population density
73 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
047
Geography
Land area
39.94 sq mi
Water area
0.53 sq mi
Latitude
41.5070
Longitude
-78.6869
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
814
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.2%
44.8%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
29.5%
35.8%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
18.8%
16.8%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.5%
2.6%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$56,613
Median household income
19.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 571 19.6% 18 and over 2,349 80.4% 65 and over 641 22.0% Median age 46.1 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Group Count % White 2,874 97.2% Hispanic or Latino 38 1.3% Two or more races 31 1% American Indian / Alaska Native 8 0.3% Other race 7 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.2%
44.8%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
29.5%
35.8%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
18.8%
16.8%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.5%
2.6%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.8% $10k–$15k 4.7% $15k–$25k 7.7% $25k–$35k 7.2% $35k–$50k 20.0% $50k–$75k 20.1% $75k–$100k 15.6% $100k–$150k 18.2% $150k–$200k 1.4% $200k+ 1.3% Median income $56,613
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $68,300 Median rent / month $664 Owner occupied 78.3% Renter occupied 21.7% Vacant 12.8% Single-family detached 88.3% Large apartment buildings 3.1% Mobile homes 1.7% Median rooms 6.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.22
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 2.2% 1990–1999 6.7% 1980–1989 5.4% 1970–1979 16.0% 1960–1969 6.9% 1950–1959 14.2% 1940–1949 8.4% 1939 or earlier 40.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.7% 1 bedroom 4.5% 2 bedrooms 18.1% 3 bedrooms 58.9% 4 bedrooms 15.8% 5+ bedrooms 1.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.2% 1 vehicle 37.9% 2 vehicles 38.1% 3 or more 18.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 81.0% Electricity 9.3% Propane / LP gas 2.5% Fuel oil 1.9% Wood 4.0% No fuel used 0.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 559 41.1% Cohabiting couple 115 8.5% Male householder, no spouse 331 24.3% Female householder, no spouse 355 26.1% Households with children under 18 284 20.9% Households with seniors (65+) 505 37.1% Average household size 2.15
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 39.9% 24.5% Married 46.6% 46.5% Separated 1.6% 2.5% Widowed 3.3% 12.8% Divorced 8.6% 13.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
10.4%
Graduate / professional
7.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.3% Bachelor's or higher 19.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 65 11.4% Kindergarten 39 6.8% Elementary school 217 37.9% High school 151 26.4% College / grad school 100 17.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Public administration
4.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.3%
Professional & management
3.3%
Agriculture & mining
2.3%
Finance & real estate
1.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 25.0% Service 15.1% Sales & office 15.6% Natural resources & construction 10.4% Production & transportation 33.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 87.5% Government 10.6% Self-employed 2.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 76.6% Carpool 11.3% Public transit 0.7% Walk 5.9% Work from home 5.4% Other means 0.1% Avg commute (minutes) 20.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.6%
Female-led households
17.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 41.0% Retirement income 34.9% Supplemental Security 6.8% Cash public assistance 3.5% Food stamps / SNAP 12.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.2% High blood pressure 36.2% High cholesterol 35.2% Diabetes 11.4% Heart disease 8.3% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 31.7% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 9.1% Cancer 7.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.6% Binge drinking 17.5% No physical activity 26.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.8% Depression 22.6% Fair or poor health 16.4% Poor mental health 15.7% Poor physical health 12.2% No health insurance 11.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.3% Visited dentist 62.9% Cholesterol screening 89.5% Teeth loss 17.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 189 8.0%
Disability % Any disability 16.0% Under 18 6.8% 18–64 years 12.5% 65 and over 33.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 67.0% Public insurance 48.5% No insurance 2.7% Uninsured under 19 1.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,772 94.9% 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) 2,908 99.6% Born in same state 2,908 99.6% Born in different state 2,615 89.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 12 0.4% Not a US citizen 7 58.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 380 13% French 228 7.8% Arab 175 6% English 46 1.6%
Ancestry Count % Irish 15 0.5% Polish 7 0.2% Dutch 6 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 46.6% Internet access 90.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15845
What city is ZIP code 15845 in?
ZIP code 15845 is primarily assigned to Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 15845 in?
ZIP code 15845 falls within Elk County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 15845 have a large retiree population?
41% of households in ZIP code 15845 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15845?
The median home value in ZIP code 15845 is $68,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 15845?
ZIP code 15845 has an estimated population of 2,920 residents, with a density of 73 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 15845?
The median household income in ZIP code 15845 is $56,613, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 15845 in?
ZIP code 15845 observes the EST timezone.
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