15851 ZIP Code — Reynoldsville, PA

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15851 is located in Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 97.04 square miles and serves a population of 7,112 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15851

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 $110,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,613. 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% 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 15851 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,112

population

97.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15851 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15851

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15851. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Reynoldsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15865 Sykesville (5.1 mi) 15711 Anita (6 mi) 15840 Falls Creek (7.1 mi) 15825 Brookville (8.6 mi) 15848 Luthersburg (9.6 mi) 15767 Punxsutawney (10.2 mi) 15801 Du Bois (10.8 mi) 15824 Brockway (12.7 mi) 15856 Rockton (14.5 mi) 15744 Hamilton (15.2 mi) 15772 Rossiter (15.2 mi) 16838 Grampian (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,112
Population density	73 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	97.04 sq mi
Water area	0.35 sq mi
Latitude	41.0906
Longitude	-78.9041
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%	50.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	32.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	14.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

7,112

Population

People per sq mi

41.5

Median age

$58,613

Median household income

$28,603

Per capita income

$110,300

Median home value

$666

Median monthly rent

76.3%

Home ownership

15.9%

Poverty rate

6.9%

Unemployment

2,449

Housing units

12.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

279

Under 5

253

237

5–9

216

256

10–14

233

238

15–19

216

180

20–24

163

412

25–34

375

350

35–44

318

562

45–54

512

347

55–59

316

261

60–64

238

368

65–74

334

180

75–84

163

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,775	25.0%
18 and over	5,337	75.0%
65 and over	1,150	16.2%
Median age	41.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.5%

Two or more races 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Asian 0.4%

Black or African American 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	6,892	95.5%
Two or more races	161	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	108	1.5%
Asian	27	0.4%
Black or African American	16	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	16	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.7%	50.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	32.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	14.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 6.3%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 20.7%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.3%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	20.7%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	16.9%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$58,613

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.8%

$50k–$100k 32.7%

$100k–$150k 22.1%

$150k–$200k 14.9%

$200k–$300k 14.0%

$300k–$500k 5.1%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,300
Median rent / month	$666
Owner occupied	76.3%
Renter occupied	23.7%
Vacant	10.7%
Single-family detached	79.0%
Large apartment buildings	2.5%
Mobile homes	5.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	9.0%
1990–1999	7.6%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	11.9%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	34.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	22.3%
3 bedrooms	49.7%
4 bedrooms	14.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.8%
1 vehicle	33.7%
2 vehicles	34.0%
3 or more	23.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.0%
Electricity	10.1%
Propane / LP gas	10.1%
Fuel oil	8.5%
Wood	8.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,359	49.0%
Cohabiting couple	196	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	656	23.7%
Female householder, no spouse	562	20.3%
Households with children under 18	714	25.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	858	30.9%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.2%	28.1%
Married	48.6%	50.3%
Separated	1.5%	1.8%
Widowed	5.0%	7.4%
Divorced	13.7%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 52.6%

Some college, no degree 12.7%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.4%
Bachelor's or higher	12.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	55	3.8%
Kindergarten	63	4.3%
Elementary school	738	50.9%
High school	427	29.4%
College / grad school	168	11.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.3%

Manufacturing 16.0%

Retail trade 14.2%

Construction 9.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Professional & management 5.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.9%

Other services 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Public administration 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.7%
Service	16.8%
Sales & office	20.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.6%
Production & transportation	23.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.1%
Government	8.7%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.6%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.8

Poverty

All people 15.9%

Under 18 years 28.6%

18 and over 11.7%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 50.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.6%
Retirement income	21.8%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.4%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	18.5%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	55.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	19.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	518	9.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	13.4%
65 and over	40.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.8%
Public insurance	40.4%
No insurance	11.7%
Uninsured under 19	16.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,580	92.5%
Spanish	87	1.3%
Other Indo-European	4	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	83	1.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,079	99.5%
Born in same state	7,036	98.9%
Born in different state	6,240	87.7%
Foreign born	43	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	33	0.5%
Not a US citizen	13	39.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	652	9.2%
French	528	7.4%
Arab	354	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	148	2.1%
Norwegian	51	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	85.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15851

What city is ZIP code 15851 in?

ZIP code 15851 is primarily assigned to Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15851 in?

ZIP code 15851 falls within Jefferson County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15851?

12% 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 15851?

16% of residents in ZIP code 15851 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15851 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 15851 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15851?

The median home value in ZIP code 15851 is $110,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 15851 in?

ZIP code 15851 observes the EST timezone.