15686 ZIP Code — Spring Church, PA

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15686 is located in Spring Church, Pennsylvania, within Armstrong County. It covers approximately 11.02 square miles and serves a population of 1,051 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 878.

About ZIP code 15686

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 $207,700.

Median household income is $52,639. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% 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 15686 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,051

population

11.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15686 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15686

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15686. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Spring Church	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15618 Avonmore (5 mi) 15690 Vandergrift (5.7 mi) 15774 Shelocta (6.1 mi) 16226 Ford City (6.9 mi) 15681 Saltsburg (7.7 mi) 15641 Hyde Park (7.7 mi) 15613 Apollo (7.9 mi) 15725 Clarksburg (8.5 mi) 15656 Leechburg (9.4 mi) 15684 Slickville (11.3 mi) 16229 Freeport (12.2 mi) 16249 Rural Valley (13.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,051
Population density	95 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	11.02 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	40.6234
Longitude	-79.4433
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	878

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.1%	44.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	49.6%	33.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	18.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,051

Population

People per sq mi

52.4

Median age

$52,639

Median household income

$30,961

Per capita income

$207,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

99.1%

Home ownership

6.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

517

Housing units

18.0%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	149	14.2%
18 and over	902	85.8%
65 and over	356	33.9%
Median age	52.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.4%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,045	99.4%
Asian	6	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.1%	44.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	49.6%	33.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	18.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 0.2%

$15k–$25k 1.5%

$25k–$35k 24.5%

$35k–$50k 22.6%

$50k–$75k 8.9%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.2%
$15k–$25k	1.5%
$25k–$35k	24.5%
$35k–$50k	22.6%
$50k–$75k	8.9%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	20.8%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
Median income	$52,639

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.8%

$50k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k–$300k 42.7%

$300k–$500k 11.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$207,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	99.1%
Renter occupied	0.9%
Vacant	11.5%
Single-family detached	94.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.6%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.5%
2000–2009	1.7%
1990–1999	4.6%
1980–1989	1.9%
1970–1979	28.2%
1960–1969	17.1%
1950–1959	10.6%
1940–1949	19.2%
1939 or earlier	9.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	29.9%
3 bedrooms	47.4%
4 bedrooms	17.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	12.1%
2 vehicles	51.6%
3 or more	33.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	68.5%
Electricity	1.5%
Propane / LP gas	0.9%
Fuel oil	24.9%
Wood	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	309	67.0%
Cohabiting couple	75	16.3%
Male householder, no spouse	23	5.0%
Female householder, no spouse	54	11.7%
Households with children under 18	88	19.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	227	49.2%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.4%	16.5%
Married	71.8%	60.5%
Separated	1.4%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	8.2%
Divorced	3.4%	14.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 13.0%

HS graduate 39.3%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 13.1%

Bachelor's degree 9.3%

Graduate / professional 8.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.3%
Bachelor's or higher	18.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	13.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	71	42.0%
High school	20	11.8%
College / grad school	55	32.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 21.1%

Retail trade 19.4%

Finance & real estate 10.9%

Education & healthcare 10.2%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Professional & management 6.4%

Public administration 5.1%

Other services 4.9%

Manufacturing 4.7%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Information 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.9%
Service	9.0%
Sales & office	32.6%
Natural resources & construction	16.8%
Production & transportation	16.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.1%
Government	13.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.1%
Carpool	22.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.4%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.6

Poverty

All people 6.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.7%
Retirement income	49.0%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.4%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	33.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.1%
Visited dentist	60.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	64	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	14.8%
18–64 years	9.2%
65 and over	22.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.4%
Public insurance	42.5%
No insurance	14.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,016	96.7%
Spanish	6	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	6	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,051	100.0%
Born in same state	1,051	100.0%
Born in different state	889	84.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	224	21.3%
French	159	15.1%
Arab	49	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	13	1.2%
English	9	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.9%
Internet access	90.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15686

What city is ZIP code 15686 in?

ZIP code 15686 is primarily assigned to Spring Church, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15686 in?

ZIP code 15686 falls within Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15686 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 15686 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 15686 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 15686 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 15686?

ZIP code 15686 has an estimated population of 1,051 residents, with a density of 95 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 15686?

The median household income in ZIP code 15686 is $52,639, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 15686 in?

ZIP code 15686 observes the EST timezone.