15550 ZIP Code — Manns Choice, PA

Bedford County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15550 is located in Manns Choice, Pennsylvania, within Bedford County. It covers approximately 53.53 square miles and serves a population of 1,704 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15550

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 $146,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,917. 38% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% 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 15550 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,704

population

53.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15550 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15550

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15550. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Manns Choice	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15559 Schellsburg (5 mi) 15522 Bedford (5.6 mi) 15534 Buffalo Mills (6.2 mi) 15554 New Paris (9.5 mi) 15926 Central City (10.1 mi) 15539 Fishertown (10.3 mi) 15924 Cairnbrook (10.9 mi) 15538 Fairhope (13.3 mi) 15535 Clearville (14 mi) 15530 Berlin (14.2 mi) 16667 Osterburg (14.4 mi) 15545 Hyndman (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,704
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	53.53 sq mi
Water area	0.27 sq mi
Latitude	39.9883
Longitude	-78.6535
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	48.1%	48.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	33.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	15.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,704

Population

People per sq mi

44.0

Median age

$45,917

Median household income

$28,495

Per capita income

$146,500

Median home value

$692

Median monthly rent

78.7%

Home ownership

15.1%

Poverty rate

9.7%

Unemployment

886

Housing units

13.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

114

35–44

108

113

45–54

107

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	344	20.2%
18 and over	1,360	79.8%
65 and over	343	20.1%
Median age	44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%

Two or more races 2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,670	97.3%
Two or more races	34	2%
Hispanic or Latino	13	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.1%	48.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	33.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	15.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 12.8%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 17.3%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 10.0%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.8%
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	17.3%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	10.0%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	20.5%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$45,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.7%

$50k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 21.6%

$200k–$300k 13.8%

$300k–$500k 9.6%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$146,500
Median rent / month	$692
Owner occupied	78.7%
Renter occupied	21.3%
Vacant	32.3%
Single-family detached	72.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.4%
2000–2009	4.9%
1990–1999	15.0%
1980–1989	13.1%
1970–1979	13.1%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	15.4%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	17.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	34.0%
3 bedrooms	38.5%
4 bedrooms	13.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.8%
1 vehicle	33.1%
2 vehicles	34.8%
3 or more	25.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.3%
Electricity	15.8%
Propane / LP gas	4.4%
Fuel oil	61.6%
Wood	14.0%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	340	48.5%
Cohabiting couple	50	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	158	22.5%
Female householder, no spouse	153	21.8%
Households with children under 18	178	25.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	255	36.4%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.8%	15.7%
Married	50.8%	53.0%
Separated	3.0%	5.5%
Widowed	4.7%	12.0%
Divorced	11.7%	13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 47.2%

Some college, no degree 17.8%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 10.9%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.9%
Bachelor's or higher	13.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	2.1%
Kindergarten	18	6.3%
Elementary school	167	58.6%
High school	69	24.2%
College / grad school	25	8.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Manufacturing 14.0%

Retail trade 12.4%

Transportation & utilities 10.1%

Construction 9.2%

Professional & management 8.8%

Other services 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Information 2.6%

Public administration 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.5%
Service	16.5%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	12.6%
Production & transportation	25.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.7%
Government	10.1%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.7%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	8.7%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.7

Poverty

All people 15.1%

Under 18 years 10.8%

18 and over 16.2%

Married-couple families 10.9%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.9%
Retirement income	24.3%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	62.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	103	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	12.1%
65 and over	45.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.4%
Public insurance	42.3%
No insurance	8.2%
Uninsured under 19	12.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,611	94.5%
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)	1,677	98.4%
Born in same state	1,641	96.3%
Born in different state	1,387	81.4%
Foreign born	36	2.1%
Naturalized citizen	27	1.6%
Not a US citizen	13	48.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	319	18.7%
French	141	8.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	70	4.1%
English	38	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	86.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15550

What city is ZIP code 15550 in?

ZIP code 15550 is primarily assigned to Manns Choice, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15550 in?

ZIP code 15550 falls within Bedford County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15550?

14% 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 15550?

15% of residents in ZIP code 15550 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15550 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 15550 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15550?

The median home value in ZIP code 15550 is $146,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 15550 in?

ZIP code 15550 observes the EST timezone.