15501 ZIP Code — Somerset, PA

Somerset County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15501 is located in Somerset, Pennsylvania, within Somerset County. It covers approximately 132.00 square miles and serves a population of 16,508 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15501

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $149,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $55,788. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 15501 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

16,508

population

132.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15501 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15501

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15501. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Somerset	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15510 Somerset (3.1 mi) 15541 Friedens (8.5 mi) 15557 Rockwood (9.7 mi) 15563 Stoystown (9.7 mi) 15655 Laughlintown (9.7 mi) 15622 Champion (10.2 mi) 15646 Jones Mills (10.5 mi) 15687 Stahlstown (11 mi) 15677 Rector (11 mi) 15531 Boswell (11.5 mi) 15542 Garrett (11.8 mi) 15551 Markleton (12.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	16,508
Population density	125 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	132.00 sq mi
Water area	0.57 sq mi
Latitude	40.0378
Longitude	-79.1237
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	48.2%	48.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	33.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.7%	2.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

16,508

Population

125

People per sq mi

45.9

Median age

$55,788

Median household income

$32,314

Per capita income

$149,600

Median home value

$706

Median monthly rent

69.5%

Home ownership

11.7%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

5,673

Housing units

20.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

402

Under 5

359

338

5–9

302

413

10–14

369

467

15–19

417

449

20–24

401

1,179

25–34

1,054

1,059

35–44

947

1,199

45–54

1,072

515

55–59

460

722

60–64

646

1,218

65–74

1,089

475

75–84

424

281

85+

251

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,776	16.8%
18 and over	13,732	83.2%
65 and over	3,738	22.6%
Median age	45.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.8%

Black or African American 2.6%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Other race 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	15,630	93.8%
Black or African American	441	2.6%
Two or more races	296	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	157	0.9%
Other race	86	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	55	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.2%	48.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	33.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.7%	2.8%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 11.0%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 15.9%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	11.0%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	15.9%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	14.5%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$55,788

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.0%

$50k–$100k 21.9%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 17.4%

$200k–$300k 16.9%

$300k–$500k 10.4%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$149,600
Median rent / month	$706
Owner occupied	69.5%
Renter occupied	30.5%
Vacant	14.5%
Single-family detached	65.9%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	12.6%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	8.3%
1990–1999	8.4%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	16.6%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	14.3%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	22.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	7.9%
2 bedrooms	30.6%
3 bedrooms	43.3%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.4%
1 vehicle	32.0%
2 vehicles	44.5%
3 or more	16.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.6%
Electricity	21.4%
Propane / LP gas	5.3%
Fuel oil	21.5%
Wood	3.7%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,316	50.6%
Cohabiting couple	582	8.9%
Male householder, no spouse	1,018	15.5%
Female householder, no spouse	1,642	25.0%
Households with children under 18	1,688	25.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,495	38.0%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.7%	21.8%
Married	48.3%	50.0%
Separated	1.7%	0.7%
Widowed	3.2%	12.6%
Divorced	10.1%	14.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 48.5%

Some college, no degree 13.6%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 11.4%

Graduate / professional 8.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	20.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	183	6.8%
Kindergarten	57	2.1%
Elementary school	1,251	46.7%
High school	807	30.2%
College / grad school	378	14.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.5%

Retail trade 12.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.4%

Manufacturing 10.1%

Professional & management 8.3%

Construction 6.4%

Other services 6.3%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Agriculture & mining 4.7%

Public administration 4.1%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.7%
Service	19.5%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	14.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.2%
Government	11.9%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.3%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.8

Poverty

All people 11.7%

Under 18 years 15.1%

18 and over 10.9%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 23.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.6%
Retirement income	27.8%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	28.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	60.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,068	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	44.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.1%
Public insurance	43.6%
No insurance	5.5%
Uninsured under 19	3.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	15,747	95.4%
Spanish	127	0.8%
Other Indo-European	77	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	21	0.1%
Other languages	29	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	16,377	99.2%
Born in same state	16,250	98.4%
Born in different state	14,169	85.8%
Foreign born	127	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	131	0.8%
Not a US citizen	95	72.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,025	12.3%
French	1,310	7.9%
Arab	844	5.1%
English	160	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	106	0.6%
Polish	25	0.2%
Dutch	11	0.1%
Norwegian	3	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	86.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15501

What city is ZIP code 15501 in?

ZIP code 15501 is primarily assigned to Somerset, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15501 in?

ZIP code 15501 falls within Somerset County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15501 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 15501 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15501?

The median home value in ZIP code 15501 is $149,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 15501?

ZIP code 15501 has an estimated population of 16,508 residents, with a density of 125 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 15501?

The median household income in ZIP code 15501 is $55,788, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 15501 in?

ZIP code 15501 observes the EST timezone.