15554 ZIP Code — New Paris, PA

Bedford County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15554 is located in New Paris, Pennsylvania, within Bedford County. It covers approximately 34.68 square miles and serves a population of 2,264 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15554

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $169,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,679. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% 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 15554 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,264

population

34.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15554 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15554

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15554. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Paris	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15539 Fishertown (1.7 mi) 15559 Schellsburg (5.2 mi) 15521 Alum Bank (5.7 mi) 16667 Osterburg (5.9 mi) 15924 Cairnbrook (8.5 mi) 15550 Manns Choice (9.5 mi) 16655 Imler (9.9 mi) 15963 Windber (10.3 mi) 16664 New Enterprise (10.8 mi) 15926 Central City (11.3 mi) 16625 Claysburg (12.7 mi) 15522 Bedford (12.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,264
Population density	65 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	34.68 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	40.1231
Longitude	-78.6223
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	47.9%	48.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	33.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	15.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.0%	1.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,264

Population

People per sq mi

53.2

Median age

$61,679

Median household income

$36,885

Per capita income

$169,400

Median home value

$604

Median monthly rent

81.3%

Home ownership

16.0%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

961

Housing units

19.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

134

25–34

128

132

35–44

126

211

45–54

200

55–59

60–64

229

65–74

218

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	219	9.7%
18 and over	2,045	90.3%
65 and over	645	28.5%
Median age	53.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.4%

Two or more races 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,236	98.4%
Two or more races	23	1%
Hispanic or Latino	9	0.4%
Other race	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.9%	48.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	33.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	15.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.0%	1.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 6.6%

$10k–$15k 12.6%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 12.4%

$75k–$100k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$10k–$15k	12.6%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	12.4%
$75k–$100k	16.0%
$100k–$150k	14.5%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$61,679

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.4%

$50k–$100k 5.7%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 22.4%

$200k–$300k 13.3%

$300k–$500k 16.9%

$500k–$1M 10.0%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$169,400
Median rent / month	$604
Owner occupied	81.3%
Renter occupied	18.7%
Vacant	9.2%
Single-family detached	69.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	18.4%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	7.3%
1990–1999	14.3%
1980–1989	27.6%
1970–1979	10.4%
1960–1969	4.0%
1950–1959	10.6%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	15.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	9.5%
2 bedrooms	28.8%
3 bedrooms	37.1%
4 bedrooms	18.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	34.7%
2 vehicles	45.6%
3 or more	17.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.7%
Electricity	18.7%
Propane / LP gas	7.3%
Fuel oil	52.0%
Wood	9.3%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	517	49.2%
Cohabiting couple	62	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	166	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	306	29.1%
Households with children under 18	135	12.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	458	43.6%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.5%	23.8%
Married	50.1%	57.9%
Separated	0.4%	2.0%
Widowed	2.7%	9.5%
Divorced	11.3%	6.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 9.1%

HS graduate 40.0%

Some college, no degree 17.0%

Associate's degree 13.6%

Bachelor's degree 7.8%

Graduate / professional 11.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.6%
Bachelor's or higher	19.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	3.8%
Kindergarten	12	5.7%
Elementary school	120	57.1%
High school	42	20.0%
College / grad school	28	13.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.0%

Transportation & utilities 20.7%

Retail trade 13.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%

Construction 7.9%

Manufacturing 5.8%

Other services 4.9%

Information 3.0%

Professional & management 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Finance & real estate 0.8%

Public administration 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.6%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	29.7%
Natural resources & construction	7.5%
Production & transportation	20.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.5%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.9%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.9

Poverty

All people 16.0%

Under 18 years 10.0%

18 and over 16.6%

Married-couple families 7.0%

Female-led households 17.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.6%
Retirement income	26.5%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	6.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	62.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	147	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.9%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	42.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.8%
Public insurance	50.3%
No insurance	9.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,209	97.6%
Spanish	5	0.2%
Other Indo-European	5	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,259	99.8%
Born in same state	2,234	98.7%
Born in different state	2,036	89.9%
Foreign born	25	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	221	9.8%
Arab	197	8.7%
French	173	7.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	31	1.4%
Polish	23	1%
Irish	12	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.4%
Internet access	87.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15554

What city is ZIP code 15554 in?

ZIP code 15554 is primarily assigned to New Paris, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15554 in?

ZIP code 15554 falls within Bedford County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15554 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 15554 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 15554 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 15554 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15554?

16% of residents in ZIP code 15554 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 15554 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 15554 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 15554 in?

ZIP code 15554 observes the EST timezone.