15860 ZIP Code — Sigel, PA

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15860 is located in Sigel, Pennsylvania, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 134.32 square miles and serves a population of 1,212 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15860

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 $130,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,661. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 15860 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,212

population

134.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15860 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15860

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15860. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sigel	Acceptable
Sigel	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16217 Cooksburg (7.8 mi) 16239 Marienville (8.6 mi) 15824 Brockway (11.9 mi) 15825 Brookville (12.2 mi) 16233 Leeper (13.1 mi) 15853 Ridgway (13.6 mi) 15829 Corsica (14.2 mi) 16353 Tionesta (15 mi) 16258 Strattanville (15.2 mi) 15840 Falls Creek (16 mi) 16235 Lucinda (16.1 mi) 15823 Brockport (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,212
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	134.32 sq mi
Water area	0.64 sq mi
Latitude	41.3402
Longitude	-79.0376
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	45.0%	50.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	37.6%	32.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	14.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,212

Population

People per sq mi

52.0

Median age

$62,661

Median household income

$29,976

Per capita income

$130,100

Median home value

$731

Median monthly rent

84.1%

Home ownership

10.9%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

1,632

Housing units

13.0%

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

114

65–74

105

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	172	14.2%
18 and over	1,040	85.8%
65 and over	317	26.2%
Median age	52.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99%

Two or more races 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Asian 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,202	99%
Two or more races	5	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.2%
Asian	2	0.2%
Other race	2	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.0%	50.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	37.6%	32.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	14.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 9.2%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 13.7%

$50k–$75k 26.6%

$75k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.2%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	13.7%
$50k–$75k	26.6%
$75k–$100k	18.5%
$100k–$150k	13.2%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$62,661

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.2%

$50k–$100k 29.6%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k–$300k 17.9%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$130,100
Median rent / month	$731
Owner occupied	84.1%
Renter occupied	15.9%
Vacant	68.2%
Single-family detached	81.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.7%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	7.0%
1990–1999	8.8%
1980–1989	11.3%
1970–1979	20.9%
1960–1969	15.2%
1950–1959	12.3%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	15.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.6%
1 bedroom	20.0%
2 bedrooms	31.5%
3 bedrooms	33.3%
4 bedrooms	7.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.6%
1 vehicle	31.1%
2 vehicles	40.3%
3 or more	22.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.6%
Electricity	3.7%
Propane / LP gas	17.8%
Fuel oil	3.8%
Wood	8.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	283	51.8%
Cohabiting couple	25	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	111	20.3%
Female householder, no spouse	127	23.3%
Households with children under 18	95	17.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	237	43.4%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.5%	10.5%
Married	52.9%	57.8%
Separated	0.0%	1.9%
Widowed	2.6%	12.8%
Divorced	11.0%	16.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 55.8%

Some college, no degree 15.0%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 7.6%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	13.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	13	7.8%
Elementary school	68	40.7%
High school	54	32.3%
College / grad school	32	19.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.4%

Education & healthcare 17.7%

Construction 12.9%

Retail trade 9.9%

Public administration 9.2%

Transportation & utilities 9.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Other services 6.5%

Information 2.1%

Professional & management 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Finance & real estate 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.8%
Service	21.9%
Sales & office	14.7%
Natural resources & construction	16.6%
Production & transportation	25.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.4%
Government	17.9%
Self-employed	1.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.4%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	4.0%
Work from home	1.1%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.4

Poverty

All people 10.9%

Under 18 years 12.2%

18 and over 10.7%

Married-couple families 7.1%

Female-led households 17.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.8%
Retirement income	33.9%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	38.4%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	33.7%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	27.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.8%
Visited dentist	60.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	107	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.5%
Under 18	10.5%
18–64 years	11.2%
65 and over	12.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.9%
Public insurance	43.8%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,179	97.3%
Spanish	3	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	3	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,211	99.9%
Born in same state	1,208	99.7%
Born in different state	1,053	86.9%
Foreign born	3	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	150	12.4%
French	100	8.3%
Arab	97	8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	23	1.9%
Polish	7	0.6%
Irish	6	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.0%
Internet access	89.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15860

What city is ZIP code 15860 in?

ZIP code 15860 is primarily assigned to Sigel, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15860 in?

ZIP code 15860 falls within Jefferson County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15860 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 15860 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 15860 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 15860 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15860?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 15860 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 15860 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 15860 in?

ZIP code 15860 observes the EST timezone.