15753 ZIP Code — La Jose, PA

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15753 is located in La Jose, Pennsylvania, within Clearfield County. It covers approximately 37.85 square miles and serves a population of 455 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15753

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 $97,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,500. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 15753 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

455

population

37.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15753 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15753

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15753. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
La Jose	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16656 Irvona (4.6 mi) 16692 Westover (4.7 mi) 15757 Mahaffey (6.3 mi) 16627 Coalport (8.2 mi) 16861 New Millport (8.8 mi) 16640 Flinton (9.2 mi) 16646 Hastings (9.5 mi) 15724 Cherry Tree (10.2 mi) 16833 Curwensville (11.3 mi) 15742 Glen Campbell (11.4 mi) 16863 Olanta (12.1 mi) 16668 Patton (12.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	455
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	37.85 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	40.8105
Longitude	-78.6534
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	54.2%	49.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	34.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	8.5%	14.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

455

Population

People per sq mi

44.8

Median age

$47,500

Median household income

$22,126

Per capita income

$97,100

Median home value

$806

Median monthly rent

82.0%

Home ownership

17.1%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

201

Housing units

8.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	112	24.6%
18 and over	343	75.4%
65 and over	90	19.8%
Median age	44.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.5%

Two or more races 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	450	98.5%
Two or more races	5	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.2%	49.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	34.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	8.5%	14.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 7.3%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$15k–$25k 11.2%

$25k–$35k 13.5%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 18.0%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.3%
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$15k–$25k	11.2%
$25k–$35k	13.5%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	18.0%
$100k–$150k	10.7%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$47,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.5%

$50k–$100k 19.9%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k–$300k 6.8%

$300k–$500k 11.0%

$500k–$1M 4.1%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$97,100
Median rent / month	$806
Owner occupied	82.0%
Renter occupied	18.0%
Vacant	23.6%
Single-family detached	80.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.7%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	14.6%
1990–1999	9.9%
1980–1989	11.2%
1970–1979	24.5%
1960–1969	3.0%
1950–1959	2.1%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	29.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.6%
2 bedrooms	14.6%
3 bedrooms	58.4%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	6.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	37.1%
2 vehicles	34.3%
3 or more	25.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.0%
Electricity	5.6%
Propane / LP gas	3.9%
Fuel oil	54.5%
Wood	11.8%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	95	53.4%
Cohabiting couple	6	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	52	29.2%
Female householder, no spouse	25	14.0%
Households with children under 18	45	25.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	71	39.9%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.5%	18.1%
Married	53.0%	70.0%
Separated	1.5%	1.9%
Widowed	9.0%	5.0%
Divorced	8.0%	5.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 64.3%

Some college, no degree 10.5%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 5.5%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	8.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	11.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	53	54.6%
High school	17	17.5%
College / grad school	16	16.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.7%

Manufacturing 13.6%

Construction 10.7%

Retail trade 10.7%

Transportation & utilities 9.6%

Agriculture & mining 7.9%

Professional & management 6.8%

Other services 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Public administration 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.6%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	10.2%
Natural resources & construction	18.6%
Production & transportation	31.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.1%
Government	9.0%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	2.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.9%
Carpool	8.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.3

Poverty

All people 17.1%

Under 18 years 29.6%

18 and over 13.1%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 66.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.4%
Retirement income	27.5%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	8.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.4%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	28.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.0%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	56.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	20.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	25	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	23.3%
65 and over	57.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.4%
Public insurance	47.0%
No insurance	13.2%
Uninsured under 19	24.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	424	93.2%
Spanish	18	4.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	18	4.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	455	100.0%
Born in same state	455	100.0%
Born in different state	412	90.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	63	13.8%
French	54	11.9%
Arab	7	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	6	1.3%
English	2	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	74.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15753

What city is ZIP code 15753 in?

ZIP code 15753 is primarily assigned to La Jose, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15753 in?

ZIP code 15753 falls within Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15753?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15753?

17% of residents in ZIP code 15753 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 15753 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 15753 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15753 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 15753 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 15753 in?

ZIP code 15753 observes the EST timezone.