15759 ZIP Code — Marion Center, PA

Indiana County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15759 is located in Marion Center, Pennsylvania, within Indiana County. It covers approximately 57.10 square miles and serves a population of 2,906 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/878.

About ZIP code 15759

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 $152,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,934. 40% 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. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 15759 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,906

population

57.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15759 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15759

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15759. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Marion Center	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15771 Rochester Mills (3.7 mi) 15777 Starford (6.2 mi) 15747 Home (6.9 mi) 15729 Commodore (6.9 mi) 15728 Clymer (7.9 mi) 15772 Rossiter (8.2 mi) 15742 Glen Campbell (8.2 mi) 16256 Smicksburg (9 mi) 15724 Cherry Tree (10.4 mi) 15744 Hamilton (10.6 mi) 15732 Creekside (11.7 mi) 15765 Penn Run (12.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,906
Population density	51 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	57.10 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	40.7743
Longitude	-79.0092
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	724/878

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.4%	49.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	29.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.3%	2.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,906

Population

People per sq mi

44.7

Median age

$59,934

Median household income

$28,795

Per capita income

$152,800

Median home value

$700

Median monthly rent

78.9%

Home ownership

14.9%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

910

Housing units

14.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

132

15–19

142

20–24

106

108

25–34

116

137

35–44

148

211

45–54

226

55–59

131

60–64

140

187

65–74

201

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	599	20.6%
18 and over	2,307	79.4%
65 and over	589	20.3%
Median age	44.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.3%

Two or more races 3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Black or African American 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,778	93.3%
Two or more races	88	3%
Hispanic or Latino	73	2.5%
Black or African American	29	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.3%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.4%	49.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	29.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.3%	2.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 10.0%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	10.0%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	21.2%
$150k–$200k	10.8%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$59,934

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.2%

$50k–$100k 17.7%

$100k–$150k 24.0%

$150k–$200k 16.5%

$200k–$300k 23.7%

$300k–$500k 5.4%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,800
Median rent / month	$700
Owner occupied	78.9%
Renter occupied	21.1%
Vacant	6.7%
Single-family detached	81.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.1%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	6.2%
1990–1999	11.6%
1980–1989	16.3%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	9.3%
1939 or earlier	23.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	25.5%
3 bedrooms	48.2%
4 bedrooms	17.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.9%
1 vehicle	23.2%
2 vehicles	33.5%
3 or more	34.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.0%
Electricity	10.8%
Propane / LP gas	8.0%
Fuel oil	12.4%
Wood	6.7%
Solar	0.7%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	631	59.7%
Cohabiting couple	52	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	188	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	186	17.6%
Households with children under 18	273	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	366	34.6%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.2%	27.0%
Married	54.9%	53.1%
Separated	0.9%	1.0%
Widowed	2.1%	8.6%
Divorced	11.9%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 53.1%

Some college, no degree 12.2%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 10.3%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.3%
Bachelor's or higher	14.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	1.7%
Kindergarten	39	7.2%
Elementary school	261	48.3%
High school	154	28.5%
College / grad school	77	14.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.4%

Retail trade 14.7%

Transportation & utilities 10.3%

Agriculture & mining 9.6%

Construction 9.5%

Manufacturing 8.8%

Wholesale trade 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Other services 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Professional & management 2.8%

Public administration 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.4%
Service	13.5%
Sales & office	23.5%
Natural resources & construction	16.3%
Production & transportation	18.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.7%
Government	13.6%
Self-employed	8.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.1%
Carpool	8.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	6.4%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.1

Poverty

All people 14.9%

Under 18 years 28.2%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 7.0%

Female-led households 28.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.9%
Retirement income	29.2%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	5.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.6%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	29.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	25.3%
Fair or poor health	19.8%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	55.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	20.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	96	4.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	7.5%
18–64 years	9.9%
65 and over	49.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.6%
Public insurance	40.4%
No insurance	13.1%
Uninsured under 19	23.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,750	94.6%
Spanish	205	7.5%
Other Indo-European	15	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	190	6.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,871	98.8%
Born in same state	2,871	98.8%
Born in different state	2,562	88.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	35	1.2%
Not a US citizen	10	28.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	331	11.4%
French	211	7.3%
Arab	203	7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	62	2.1%
Irish	24	0.8%
German	7	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.4%
Internet access	86.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15759

What city is ZIP code 15759 in?

ZIP code 15759 is primarily assigned to Marion Center, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15759 in?

ZIP code 15759 falls within Indiana County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15759?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 15759 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 15759 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15759?

The median home value in ZIP code 15759 is $152,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 15759?

ZIP code 15759 has an estimated population of 2,906 residents, with a density of 51 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 15759 in?

ZIP code 15759 observes the EST timezone.