15856 ZIP Code — Rockton, PA

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15856 is located in Rockton, Pennsylvania, within Clearfield County. It covers approximately 39.41 square miles and serves a population of 853 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15856

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 $150,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,417. 48% 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 16% 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 15856 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

853

population

39.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15856 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15856

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15856. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rockton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15801 Du Bois (4.9 mi) 15849 Penfield (6 mi) 16838 Grampian (6.2 mi) 15848 Luthersburg (6.6 mi) 16833 Curwensville (9.3 mi) 16830 Clearfield (9.6 mi) 15865 Sykesville (10.5 mi) 15840 Falls Creek (12.1 mi) 15823 Brockport (13.7 mi) 15757 Mahaffey (14.2 mi) 15851 Reynoldsville (14.5 mi) 16863 Olanta (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	853
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	39.41 sq mi
Water area	0.38 sq mi
Latitude	41.0833
Longitude	-78.6254
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	47.8%	49.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	34.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	14.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.5%	1.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

853

Population

People per sq mi

55.0

Median age

$56,417

Median household income

$35,156

Per capita income

$150,000

Median home value

$763

Median monthly rent

90.6%

Home ownership

9.0%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

464

Housing units

16.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	121	14.2%
18 and over	732	85.8%
65 and over	199	23.3%
Median age	55.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Two or more races 0.5%

Other race 0.5%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	843	98.4%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.5%
Two or more races	4	0.5%
Other race	4	0.5%
Asian	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.8%	49.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	34.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	14.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.5%	1.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 12.9%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 17.5%

$50k–$75k 17.0%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	12.9%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	17.5%
$50k–$75k	17.0%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	18.7%
$150k–$200k	0.5%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$56,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.0%

$50k–$100k 28.5%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 19.0%

$200k–$300k 20.1%

$300k–$500k 5.3%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,000
Median rent / month	$763
Owner occupied	90.6%
Renter occupied	9.4%
Vacant	21.2%
Single-family detached	85.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.6%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	7.6%
1990–1999	15.4%
1980–1989	12.4%
1970–1979	13.4%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	11.8%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	23.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	29.5%
3 bedrooms	44.1%
4 bedrooms	18.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	35.2%
2 vehicles	39.5%
3 or more	21.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.1%
Electricity	3.5%
Propane / LP gas	20.8%
Fuel oil	44.6%
Wood	6.8%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	220	55.7%
Cohabiting couple	10	2.5%
Male householder, no spouse	73	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	92	23.3%
Households with children under 18	84	21.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	146	37.0%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.2%	17.9%
Married	60.4%	58.4%
Separated	0.5%	0.8%
Widowed	4.1%	11.1%
Divorced	10.7%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 51.4%

Some college, no degree 16.5%

Associate's degree 13.2%

Bachelor's degree 11.5%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.1%
Bachelor's or higher	16.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	4.0%
Kindergarten	9	8.9%
Elementary school	58	57.4%
High school	13	12.9%
College / grad school	17	16.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.0%

Retail trade 16.0%

Construction 11.1%

Manufacturing 10.8%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Agriculture & mining 6.4%

Other services 6.1%

Public administration 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Professional & management 2.4%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Information 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.4%
Service	18.1%
Sales & office	27.3%
Natural resources & construction	14.1%
Production & transportation	18.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.7%
Government	14.6%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.3%
Carpool	10.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	2.8%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.6

Poverty

All people 9.0%

Under 18 years 16.5%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 25.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.8%
Retirement income	33.9%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	31.7%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	59.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	49	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.5%
Under 18	6.6%
18–64 years	18.2%
65 and over	39.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.1%
Public insurance	44.2%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	816	95.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	850	99.6%
Born in same state	850	99.6%
Born in different state	791	92.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.4%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	94	11%
French	90	10.6%
Italian	83	9.7%
English	33	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	8	0.9%
Dutch	7	0.8%
Norwegian	5	0.6%
German	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.3%
Internet access	82.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15856

What city is ZIP code 15856 in?

ZIP code 15856 is primarily assigned to Rockton, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15856 in?

ZIP code 15856 falls within Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 15856 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 15856 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15856 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 15856 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15856?

The median home value in ZIP code 15856 is $150,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 15856?

ZIP code 15856 has an estimated population of 853 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 15856 in?

ZIP code 15856 observes the EST timezone.