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Somerset County
Springs, PA
15562
15562 ZIP Code — Springs, PA
Somerset County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 15562 is located in
Springs ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Somerset County .
It covers approximately 3.41 square miles and serves a population of
316 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 814 .
About ZIP code 15562
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 $133,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $92,813. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 31% 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 14 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 49% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is high — 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 15562 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
316
Population density
93 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
111
Geography
Land area
3.41 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
39.7431
Longitude
-79.1234
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
814
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
22.2%
48.8%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
22.2%
33.1%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
51.9%
15.4%
22.4%
Over $200k
3.7%
2.8%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$92,813
Median household income
$133,300
Median home value
$1,104
Median monthly rent
50.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 64 20.3% 18 and over 252 79.7% 65 and over 119 37.7% Median age 53.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 225 55.3% Hispanic or Latino 91 22.4% Other race 91 22.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
22.2%
48.8%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
22.2%
33.1%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
51.9%
15.4%
22.4%
Over $200k
3.7%
2.8%
7.1%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 2.6% $15k–$25k 3.9% $25k–$35k 15.6% $35k–$50k 3.9% $50k–$75k 10.4% $75k–$100k 18.2% $100k–$150k 19.5% $150k–$200k 23.4% $200k+ 2.6% Median income $92,813
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $133,300 Median rent / month $1,104 Owner occupied 83.1% Renter occupied 16.9% Vacant 15.4% Single-family detached 82.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 13.2% Median rooms 7.1 Avg household size (owned) 4.02
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 7.7% 1990–1999 4.4% 1980–1989 5.5% 1970–1979 6.6% 1960–1969 28.6% 1950–1959 15.4% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 31.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 13.2% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 11.0% 3 bedrooms 30.8% 4 bedrooms 28.6% 5+ bedrooms 16.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 11.7% 1 vehicle 29.9% 2 vehicles 20.8% 3 or more 37.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 5.2% Propane / LP gas 19.5% Fuel oil 35.1% Wood 9.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 60 77.9% Cohabiting couple 8 10.4% Male householder, no spouse 2 2.6% Female householder, no spouse 7 9.1% Households with children under 18 30 39.0% Households with seniors (65+) 30 39.0% Average household size 4.10
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 32.7% 14.1% Married 59.4% 76.7% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 2.5% Divorced 7.9% 6.7%
Education
Less than 9th grade
11.8%
Some college, no degree
5.2%
Graduate / professional
43.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.5% Bachelor's or higher 50.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 30 66.7% High school 12 26.7% College / grad school 3 6.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
54.5%
Professional & management
7.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.7%
Transportation & utilities
1.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 64.6% Service 13.5% Sales & office 8.4% Natural resources & construction 9.0% Production & transportation 4.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 92.7% Government 0.0% Self-employed 7.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 44.6% Carpool 3.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.4% Work from home 48.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 13.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.0%
Female-led households
60.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 31.2% Retirement income 28.6% Supplemental Security 5.2% Cash public assistance 2.6% Food stamps / SNAP 10.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.5% High blood pressure 38.7% High cholesterol 36.9% Diabetes 13.4% Heart disease 9.8% Stroke 4.5% Asthma 11.1% Arthritis 34.7% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 11.6% Cancer 8.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.8% Binge drinking 16.7% No physical activity 31.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.8% Depression 23.9% Fair or poor health 20.6% Poor mental health 17.1% Poor physical health 14.4% No health insurance 13.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.5% Visited dentist 57.4% Cholesterol screening 88.4% Teeth loss 21.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 6 2.4%
Disability % Any disability 7.9% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 11.3% 65 and over 8.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 34.5% Public insurance 53.8% No insurance 21.5% Uninsured under 19 37.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 303 95.9% Spanish 15 5.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 15 5.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 316 100.0% Born in same state 316 100.0% Born in different state 179 56.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 81 25.6% Italian 30 9.5%
Ancestry Count % Arab 24 7.6% English 15 4.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 24.4% Internet access 83.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15562
What city is ZIP code 15562 in?
ZIP code 15562 is primarily assigned to Springs, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 15562 in?
ZIP code 15562 falls within Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 15562 have an older population?
38% of residents in ZIP code 15562 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15562?
18% of residents in ZIP code 15562 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 15562 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 15562 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 15562?
50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What timezone is ZIP code 15562 in?
ZIP code 15562 observes the EST timezone.
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