15774 ZIP Code — Shelocta, PA

Indiana County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15774 is located in Shelocta, Pennsylvania, within Indiana County. It covers approximately 54.70 square miles and serves a population of 2,609 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/878.

About ZIP code 15774

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $147,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,899. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 41% 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. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 15774 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,609

population

54.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15774 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15774

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15774. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shelocta	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15686 Spring Church (6.1 mi) 15732 Creekside (7.5 mi) 16249 Rural Valley (8.7 mi) 15725 Clarksburg (9.1 mi) 15618 Avonmore (9.3 mi) 15705 Indiana (9.5 mi) 16226 Ford City (9.6 mi) 15701 Indiana (10.2 mi) 15681 Saltsburg (11.5 mi) 15690 Vandergrift (11.6 mi) 15747 Home (12.5 mi) 15641 Hyde Park (13.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,609
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	54.70 sq mi
Water area	0.79 sq mi
Latitude	40.6531
Longitude	-79.3336
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	724/878

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.9%	49.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	29.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.9%	2.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,609

Population

People per sq mi

47.9

Median age

$73,899

Median household income

$35,110

Per capita income

$147,500

Median home value

$740

Median monthly rent

84.9%

Home ownership

5.2%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

1,119

Housing units

14.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

232

35–44

198

200

45–54

172

55–59

157

60–64

134

170

65–74

145

122

75–84

104

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	435	16.7%
18 and over	2,174	83.3%
65 and over	575	22.0%
Median age	47.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Two or more races 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,551	96.3%
Two or more races	56	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	39	1.5%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.9%	49.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	29.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.9%	2.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 15.4%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 21.1%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	15.4%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	15.7%
$100k–$150k	21.1%
$150k–$200k	8.8%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$73,899

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.0%

$50k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 26.9%

$150k–$200k 18.8%

$200k–$300k 21.8%

$300k–$500k 5.7%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,500
Median rent / month	$740
Owner occupied	84.9%
Renter occupied	15.1%
Vacant	11.1%
Single-family detached	74.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.9%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	5.7%
1990–1999	17.1%
1980–1989	11.4%
1970–1979	25.1%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	10.5%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	17.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	10.0%
2 bedrooms	20.0%
3 bedrooms	49.8%
4 bedrooms	18.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	33.8%
2 vehicles	34.9%
3 or more	26.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.1%
Electricity	11.3%
Propane / LP gas	12.0%
Fuel oil	12.5%
Wood	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	679	59.1%
Cohabiting couple	95	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	245	21.3%
Female householder, no spouse	130	11.3%
Households with children under 18	245	21.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	421	36.6%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.9%	12.1%
Married	57.3%	69.5%
Separated	1.5%	1.6%
Widowed	2.6%	11.9%
Divorced	7.7%	4.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 58.5%

Some college, no degree 13.4%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.8%
Bachelor's or higher	14.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	3.6%
Kindergarten	47	9.4%
Elementary school	189	37.9%
High school	147	29.5%
College / grad school	98	19.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.1%

Construction 12.9%

Manufacturing 12.6%

Retail trade 9.5%

Other services 7.9%

Professional & management 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Agriculture & mining 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Wholesale trade 4.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Public administration 3.9%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.9%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	22.8%
Natural resources & construction	22.2%
Production & transportation	16.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.6%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	1.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.9%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	10.8%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.2

Poverty

All people 5.2%

Under 18 years 4.8%

18 and over 5.2%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 26.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.6%
Retirement income	35.0%
Supplemental Security	12.2%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	33.4%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	63.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	315	14.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.0%
Under 18	5.3%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	37.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.7%
Public insurance	34.3%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,548	97.7%
Spanish	9	0.4%
Other Indo-European	7	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,563	98.2%
Born in same state	2,545	97.5%
Born in different state	2,230	85.5%
Foreign born	18	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	46	1.8%
Not a US citizen	19	41.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	428	16.4%
French	305	11.7%
Arab	244	9.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	88	3.4%
Irish	13	0.5%
Polish	13	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.0%
Internet access	86.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15774

What city is ZIP code 15774 in?

ZIP code 15774 is primarily assigned to Shelocta, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15774 in?

ZIP code 15774 falls within Indiana County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 15774 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 15774 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15774?

14% 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 15774 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 15774 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 15774 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 15774 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 15774 in?

ZIP code 15774 observes the EST timezone.