15846 ZIP Code — Kersey, PA

Elk County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15846 is located in Kersey, Pennsylvania, within Elk County. It covers approximately 58.09 square miles and serves a population of 3,323 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15846

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $156,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,458. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 36% 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 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 15846 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,323

population

58.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15846 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15846

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15846. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kersey	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15827 Byrnedale (6.2 mi) 15823 Brockport (6.9 mi) 15868 Weedville (8.5 mi) 15857 Saint Marys (9.3 mi) 15853 Ridgway (10.7 mi) 15849 Penfield (12.1 mi) 15824 Brockway (12.6 mi) 15845 Johnsonburg (13 mi) 15821 Benezett (13.5 mi) 15801 Du Bois (15.1 mi) 15840 Falls Creek (15.8 mi) 15870 Wilcox (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,323
Population density	57 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	58.09 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	41.3304
Longitude	-78.6033
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	34.5%	44.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	40.9%	35.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.5%	16.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	6.0%	2.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,323

Population

People per sq mi

47.4

Median age

$78,458

Median household income

$39,579

Per capita income

$156,300

Median home value

$921

Median monthly rent

82.8%

Home ownership

2.4%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

1,251

Housing units

20.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

163

10–14

125

153

15–19

117

106

20–24

126

25–34

196

35–44

150

388

45–54

296

55–59

179

60–64

137

205

65–74

156

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	643	19.3%
18 and over	2,680	80.7%
65 and over	629	18.9%
Median age	47.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.9%

Asian 1.8%

Black or African American 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,221	96.9%
Asian	59	1.8%
Black or African American	43	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.5%	44.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	40.9%	35.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.5%	16.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	6.0%	2.6%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 21.2%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k+ 9.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	21.2%
$100k–$150k	14.9%
$150k–$200k	9.0%
$200k+	9.0%
Median income	$78,458

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.3%

$50k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k–$300k 21.3%

$300k–$500k 18.4%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$156,300
Median rent / month	$921
Owner occupied	82.8%
Renter occupied	17.2%
Vacant	8.4%
Single-family detached	89.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.4%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	11.9%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	17.8%
1980–1989	15.9%
1970–1979	4.6%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	11.6%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	16.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	17.0%
3 bedrooms	69.9%
4 bedrooms	8.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	29.8%
2 vehicles	36.7%
3 or more	32.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.7%
Electricity	14.8%
Propane / LP gas	10.7%
Fuel oil	16.0%
Wood	11.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	777	57.1%
Cohabiting couple	99	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	298	21.9%
Female householder, no spouse	187	13.7%
Households with children under 18	362	26.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	440	32.3%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.5%	28.5%
Married	51.2%	58.4%
Separated	1.5%	3.3%
Widowed	1.8%	7.5%
Divorced	10.0%	2.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 45.3%

Some college, no degree 13.8%

Associate's degree 12.7%

Bachelor's degree 9.8%

Graduate / professional 10.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	20.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	4.1%
Kindergarten	12	1.5%
Elementary school	388	49.6%
High school	230	29.4%
College / grad school	121	15.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 34.5%

Education & healthcare 20.0%

Retail trade 17.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Construction 4.1%

Professional & management 3.8%

Other services 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Public administration 1.0%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.1%
Service	12.4%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	29.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	93.6%
Government	4.2%
Self-employed	2.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.2%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.0

Poverty

All people 2.4%

Under 18 years 3.8%

18 and over 2.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.7%
Retirement income	27.8%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.2%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	66.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	262	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.4%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	7.6%
65 and over	30.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.0%
Public insurance	38.2%
No insurance	1.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,190	96.0%
Spanish	10	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	10	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,264	98.2%
Born in same state	3,264	98.2%
Born in different state	3,003	90.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	59	1.8%
Not a US citizen	55	93.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	243	7.3%
Italian	160	4.8%
Arab	124	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	11	0.3%
English	11	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	91.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15846

What city is ZIP code 15846 in?

ZIP code 15846 is primarily assigned to Kersey, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15846 in?

ZIP code 15846 falls within Elk County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 15846 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 15846 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15846 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 15846 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 15846 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 15846 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15846?

The median home value in ZIP code 15846 is $156,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 15846 in?

ZIP code 15846 observes the EST timezone.