15772 ZIP Code — Rossiter, PA

Indiana County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15772 is located in Rossiter, Pennsylvania, within Indiana County. It covers approximately 32.74 square miles and serves a population of 1,656 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/814.

About ZIP code 15772

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 $115,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,000. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 15772 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,656

population

32.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15772 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15772

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15772. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rossiter	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15742 Glen Campbell (3.8 mi) 15771 Rochester Mills (4.7 mi) 15767 Punxsutawney (6.9 mi) 15759 Marion Center (8.2 mi) 15744 Hamilton (9.3 mi) 15711 Anita (9.8 mi) 15757 Mahaffey (10.6 mi) 15724 Cherry Tree (10.9 mi) 15729 Commodore (11.4 mi) 16256 Smicksburg (11.6 mi) 15777 Starford (12.6 mi) 16692 Westover (13.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,656
Population density	51 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	32.74 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	40.8706
Longitude	-78.9172
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	724/814

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.1%	49.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	29.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,656

Population

People per sq mi

41.9

Median age

$45,000

Median household income

$22,302

Per capita income

$115,000

Median home value

$1,000

Median monthly rent

76.1%

Home ownership

17.4%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

516

Housing units

8.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

134

20–24

132

25–34

35–44

105

45–54

104

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	315	19.0%
18 and over	1,341	81.0%
65 and over	321	19.4%
Median age	41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.1%

Two or more races 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,630	98.1%
Two or more races	14	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.3%
Other race	5	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.1%	49.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	29.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 7.0%

$15k–$25k 20.7%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 8.5%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 17.9%

$100k–$150k 7.0%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	7.0%
$15k–$25k	20.7%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	8.5%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	17.9%
$100k–$150k	7.0%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$45,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.9%

$50k–$100k 25.6%

$100k–$150k 33.4%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k–$300k 13.7%

$300k–$500k 4.8%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,000
Median rent / month	$1,000
Owner occupied	76.1%
Renter occupied	23.9%
Vacant	12.1%
Single-family detached	79.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.9%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	5.1%
1990–1999	9.2%
1980–1989	9.2%
1970–1979	13.2%
1960–1969	12.4%
1950–1959	14.7%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	30.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	29.4%
3 bedrooms	43.0%
4 bedrooms	18.7%
5+ bedrooms	6.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.6%
1 vehicle	37.6%
2 vehicles	26.8%
3 or more	22.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	63.4%
Electricity	10.5%
Propane / LP gas	10.6%
Fuel oil	8.2%
Wood	3.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	294	51.2%
Cohabiting couple	14	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	139	24.2%
Female householder, no spouse	127	22.1%
Households with children under 18	166	28.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	256	44.6%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.5%	24.7%
Married	46.9%	42.8%
Separated	0.3%	17.9%
Widowed	4.7%	8.9%
Divorced	5.6%	5.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.8%

Some HS, no diploma 14.0%

HS graduate 49.3%

Some college, no degree 12.7%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 5.8%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.1%
Bachelor's or higher	8.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	4.3%
Kindergarten	10	4.3%
Elementary school	130	56.5%
High school	67	29.1%
College / grad school	13	5.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.0%

Construction 13.1%

Manufacturing 9.3%

Other services 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Retail trade 6.3%

Professional & management 5.2%

Agriculture & mining 4.7%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Information 2.6%

Public administration 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.1%
Service	38.2%
Sales & office	9.8%
Natural resources & construction	15.3%
Production & transportation	20.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.0%
Government	4.7%
Self-employed	10.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	55.8%
Carpool	13.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	23.2%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.0

Poverty

All people 17.4%

Under 18 years 29.5%

18 and over 14.6%

Married-couple families 8.2%

Female-led households 53.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.7%
Retirement income	17.9%
Supplemental Security	11.5%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	38.8%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	12.1%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.3%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	31.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	25.3%
Fair or poor health	22.0%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	15.4%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	53.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	23.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	99	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.5%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	15.3%
65 and over	43.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.1%
Public insurance	61.5%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,597	96.4%
Spanish	67	4.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	67	4.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,655	99.9%
Born in same state	1,655	99.9%
Born in different state	1,504	90.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.1%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	209	12.6%
Arab	116	7%
Italian	107	6.5%
English	28	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	5	0.3%
German	4	0.2%
Irish	4	0.2%
Norwegian	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.7%
Internet access	72.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15772

What city is ZIP code 15772 in?

ZIP code 15772 is primarily assigned to Rossiter, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15772 in?

ZIP code 15772 falls within Indiana County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15772?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 15772 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 15772 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15772?

17% of residents in ZIP code 15772 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15772?

The median home value in ZIP code 15772 is $115,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 15772 in?

ZIP code 15772 observes the EST timezone.