15552 ZIP Code — Meyersdale, PA

Somerset County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15552 is located in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, within Somerset County. It covers approximately 101.69 square miles and serves a population of 5,688 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15552

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 $125,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,071. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% 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. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 15552 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,688

population

101.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15552 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15552

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15552. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Meyersdale	Acceptable
Meyersdale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15558 Salisbury (5.7 mi) 15542 Garrett (5.9 mi) 15562 Springs (7.8 mi) 15538 Fairhope (9.3 mi) 15530 Berlin (9.4 mi) 15545 Hyndman (11 mi) 21545 Mount Savage (11.1 mi) 21532 Frostburg (12.1 mi) 15540 Fort Hill (12.6 mi) 15557 Rockwood (12.8 mi) 15510 Somerset (14.3 mi) 21539 Lonaconing (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,688
Population density	56 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	101.69 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	39.8098
Longitude	-79.0046
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	49.7%	48.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	33.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,688

Population

People per sq mi

43.8

Median age

$61,071

Median household income

$29,115

Per capita income

$125,100

Median home value

$634

Median monthly rent

79.2%

Home ownership

16.1%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

2,196

Housing units

15.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

174

Under 5

188

125

5–9

135

186

10–14

201

178

15–19

192

166

20–24

179

272

25–34

294

297

35–44

322

340

45–54

369

197

55–59

213

188

60–64

204

378

65–74

410

176

75–84

190

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,211	21.3%
18 and over	4,477	78.7%
65 and over	1,268	22.3%
Median age	43.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.7%

Two or more races 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Asian 0.3%

Black or African American 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,537	96.7%
Two or more races	123	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	39	0.7%
Asian	15	0.3%
Black or African American	8	0.1%
Other race	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.7%	48.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	33.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.8%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 20.9%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	20.9%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$61,071

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.3%

$50k–$100k 30.6%

$100k–$150k 27.3%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k–$300k 15.0%

$300k–$500k 5.6%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$125,100
Median rent / month	$634
Owner occupied	79.2%
Renter occupied	20.8%
Vacant	19.2%
Single-family detached	79.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	10.4%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	5.0%
1990–1999	8.1%
1980–1989	7.5%
1970–1979	11.7%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	9.1%
1939 or earlier	40.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	24.6%
3 bedrooms	50.3%
4 bedrooms	14.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.7%
1 vehicle	27.4%
2 vehicles	34.3%
3 or more	24.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.2%
Electricity	15.7%
Propane / LP gas	3.8%
Fuel oil	27.8%
Wood	8.4%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,149	53.8%
Cohabiting couple	150	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	302	14.2%
Female householder, no spouse	533	25.0%
Households with children under 18	508	23.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	861	40.3%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.0%	33.4%
Married	55.1%	47.7%
Separated	1.5%	1.1%
Widowed	3.0%	11.1%
Divorced	7.4%	6.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.8%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 43.9%

Some college, no degree 13.5%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 7.5%

Graduate / professional 8.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	46	4.1%
Kindergarten	15	1.3%
Elementary school	575	51.2%
High school	242	21.5%
College / grad school	245	21.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.6%

Education & healthcare 18.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Retail trade 8.2%

Construction 7.9%

Agriculture & mining 7.8%

Professional & management 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Public administration 5.5%

Other services 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.5%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	15.1%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	22.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.9%
Government	11.0%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.2%
Carpool	10.5%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	11.5%
Other means	3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.4

Poverty

All people 16.1%

Under 18 years 30.4%

18 and over 12.2%

Married-couple families 8.0%

Female-led households 17.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.8%
Retirement income	28.7%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.7%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	30.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	19.2%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	58.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	20.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	394	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.8%
Under 18	7.5%
18–64 years	13.2%
65 and over	40.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.9%
Public insurance	37.7%
No insurance	18.4%
Uninsured under 19	33.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,326	93.6%
Spanish	442	8.3%
Other Indo-European	4	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	421	7.9%
Other languages	17	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,667	99.6%
Born in same state	5,656	99.4%
Born in different state	4,475	78.7%
Foreign born	11	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	21	0.4%
Not a US citizen	6	28.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	559	9.8%
French	368	6.5%
Arab	292	5.1%
English	107	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	18	0.3%
Polish	18	0.3%
Norwegian	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	79.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15552

What city is ZIP code 15552 in?

ZIP code 15552 is primarily assigned to Meyersdale, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15552 in?

ZIP code 15552 falls within Somerset County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15552 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 15552 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15552?

16% of residents in ZIP code 15552 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15552?

The median home value in ZIP code 15552 is $125,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 15552?

ZIP code 15552 has an estimated population of 5,688 residents, with a density of 56 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 15552 in?

ZIP code 15552 observes the EST timezone.