15767 ZIP Code — Punxsutawney, PA

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15767 is located in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 159.97 square miles and serves a population of 14,156 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15767

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 $125,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $49,885. 44% 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 27 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 (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 15767 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

14,156

population

159.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15767 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15767

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15767. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Punxsutawney	Acceptable
Punxsutawney	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15711 Anita (4.1 mi) 15744 Hamilton (5.8 mi) 15772 Rossiter (6.9 mi) 15771 Rochester Mills (9.1 mi) 15851 Reynoldsville (10.2 mi) 16256 Smicksburg (10.5 mi) 15742 Glen Campbell (10.7 mi) 15865 Sykesville (10.7 mi) 15778 Timblin (10.8 mi) 15759 Marion Center (12.7 mi) 16240 Mayport (13.7 mi) 15848 Luthersburg (14.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	14,156
Population density	88 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	159.97 sq mi
Water area	0.83 sq mi
Latitude	40.9565
Longitude	-78.9847
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	56.6%	50.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	32.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	14.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

14,156

Population

People per sq mi

43.8

Median age

$49,885

Median household income

$29,298

Per capita income

$125,500

Median home value

$806

Median monthly rent

73.1%

Home ownership

16.8%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

5,175

Housing units

18.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

410

Under 5

411

437

5–9

439

399

10–14

401

470

15–19

471

439

20–24

440

671

25–34

674

767

35–44

771

770

45–54

774

423

55–59

424

644

60–64

647

972

65–74

976

501

75–84

504

160

85+

161

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,039	21.5%
18 and over	11,117	78.5%
65 and over	3,274	23.1%
Median age	43.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.1%

Two or more races 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Other race 0.8%

Asian 0.6%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	13,740	96.1%
Two or more races	187	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	144	1%
Other race	114	0.8%
Asian	81	0.6%
Black or African American	29	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.6%	50.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	32.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	14.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 17.6%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	17.6%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	12.0%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$49,885

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.0%

$50k–$100k 28.6%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 16.8%

$200k–$300k 17.5%

$300k–$500k 7.8%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$125,500
Median rent / month	$806
Owner occupied	73.1%
Renter occupied	26.9%
Vacant	14.1%
Single-family detached	78.2%
Large apartment buildings	4.5%
Mobile homes	6.5%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	7.1%
1990–1999	6.2%
1980–1989	8.9%
1970–1979	16.8%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	10.7%
1940–1949	9.5%
1939 or earlier	28.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	8.9%
2 bedrooms	21.8%
3 bedrooms	50.8%
4 bedrooms	14.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.8%
1 vehicle	35.2%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	19.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	73.1%
Electricity	6.3%
Propane / LP gas	4.9%
Fuel oil	6.1%
Wood	4.0%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,970	51.3%
Cohabiting couple	269	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	1,009	17.4%
Female householder, no spouse	1,537	26.6%
Households with children under 18	1,421	24.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,324	40.2%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.6%	22.5%
Married	54.3%	50.6%
Separated	0.7%	1.0%
Widowed	2.7%	14.0%
Divorced	8.7%	11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 48.3%

Some college, no degree 13.3%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	18.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	147	5.8%
Kindergarten	120	4.7%
Elementary school	1,270	50.0%
High school	643	25.3%
College / grad school	358	14.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.5%

Manufacturing 18.1%

Construction 9.6%

Retail trade 9.3%

Other services 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Professional & management 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 4.0%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Public administration 2.2%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.7%
Service	16.7%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	14.5%
Production & transportation	23.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.2%
Government	8.1%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.3%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	4.8%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.5

Poverty

All people 16.8%

Under 18 years 26.9%

18 and over 14.0%

Married-couple families 6.8%

Female-led households 35.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.2%
Retirement income	29.2%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	29.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	55.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	20.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	801	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	32.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.1%
Public insurance	49.8%
No insurance	9.6%
Uninsured under 19	18.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	13,335	94.2%
Spanish	367	2.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	324	2.4%
Other languages	25	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,068	99.4%
Born in same state	13,975	98.7%
Born in different state	12,244	86.5%
Foreign born	93	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	88	0.6%
Not a US citizen	64	72.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,605	11.3%
French	1,032	7.3%
Arab	893	6.3%
English	318	2.2%
Irish	92	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	32	0.2%
Polish	26	0.2%
German	11	0.1%
Dutch	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	85.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15767

What city is ZIP code 15767 in?

ZIP code 15767 is primarily assigned to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15767 in?

ZIP code 15767 falls within Jefferson County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15767 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 15767 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15767?

17% of residents in ZIP code 15767 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15767?

The median home value in ZIP code 15767 is $125,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 15767?

ZIP code 15767 has an estimated population of 14,156 residents, with a density of 88 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 15767 in?

ZIP code 15767 observes the EST timezone.