15563 ZIP Code — Stoystown, PA

Somerset County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15563 is located in Stoystown, Pennsylvania, within Somerset County. It covers approximately 55.18 square miles and serves a population of 2,736 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15563

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 $117,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,989. 36% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% 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 15563 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,736

population

55.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15563 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15563

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15563. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stoystown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15541 Friedens (1.9 mi) 15936 Hooversville (5.5 mi) 15926 Central City (7.4 mi) 15935 Hollsopple (7.6 mi) 15510 Somerset (8.7 mi) 15924 Cairnbrook (9.1 mi) 15531 Boswell (9.7 mi) 15501 Somerset (9.7 mi) 15928 Davidsville (10.9 mi) 15530 Berlin (11.7 mi) 15655 Laughlintown (12.6 mi) 15963 Windber (13.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,736
Population density	50 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	55.18 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.0902
Longitude	-78.9528
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	47.3%	48.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	33.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.9%	2.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,736

Population

People per sq mi

48.5

Median age

$58,989

Median household income

$32,117

Per capita income

$117,600

Median home value

$577

Median monthly rent

85.9%

Home ownership

9.3%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

1,404

Housing units

18.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

169

35–44

144

278

45–54

237

122

55–59

104

60–64

228

65–74

194

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	467	17.1%
18 and over	2,269	82.9%
65 and over	657	24.0%
Median age	48.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.5%

Two or more races 4.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Asian 1.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,569	91.5%
Two or more races	135	4.8%
Hispanic or Latino	71	2.5%
Asian	30	1.1%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.3%	48.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	33.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.9%	2.8%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 26.6%

$75k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	26.6%
$75k–$100k	15.8%
$100k–$150k	15.6%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$58,989

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.7%

$50k–$100k 27.9%

$100k–$150k 26.6%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k–$300k 16.7%

$300k–$500k 5.5%

$500k–$1M 4.3%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$117,600
Median rent / month	$577
Owner occupied	85.9%
Renter occupied	14.1%
Vacant	27.4%
Single-family detached	83.2%
Large apartment buildings	1.4%
Mobile homes	11.6%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	9.7%
1980–1989	5.9%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	11.9%
1940–1949	8.4%
1939 or earlier	33.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	22.6%
3 bedrooms	52.9%
4 bedrooms	16.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	25.3%
2 vehicles	42.2%
3 or more	27.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.2%
Electricity	10.2%
Propane / LP gas	7.0%
Fuel oil	57.3%
Wood	7.7%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	731	64.3%
Cohabiting couple	55	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	165	14.5%
Female householder, no spouse	185	16.3%
Households with children under 18	283	24.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	405	35.7%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.8%	13.9%
Married	61.6%	66.8%
Separated	0.2%	0.7%
Widowed	2.6%	9.4%
Divorced	9.9%	9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 53.4%

Some college, no degree 12.2%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.1%

Graduate / professional 7.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.6%
Bachelor's or higher	18.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	66	16.1%
Kindergarten	26	6.4%
Elementary school	171	41.8%
High school	73	17.8%
College / grad school	73	17.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.3%

Manufacturing 12.0%

Public administration 10.9%

Other services 8.8%

Construction 8.7%

Retail trade 8.5%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Professional & management 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Wholesale trade 4.8%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.2%
Service	20.5%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	20.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.9%
Government	16.1%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.9%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	3.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.6

Poverty

All people 9.3%

Under 18 years 9.2%

18 and over 9.3%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 32.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.5%
Retirement income	27.7%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	62.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	17.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	137	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.9%
Under 18	7.3%
18–64 years	18.5%
65 and over	32.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.5%
Public insurance	46.7%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,591	94.7%
Spanish	21	0.8%
Other Indo-European	21	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,663	97.3%
Born in same state	2,639	96.5%
Born in different state	2,363	86.4%
Foreign born	24	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	73	2.7%
Not a US citizen	54	74.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	539	19.7%
French	140	5.1%
Irish	137	5%
Arab	130	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	51	1.9%
Norwegian	10	0.4%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	90.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15563

What city is ZIP code 15563 in?

ZIP code 15563 is primarily assigned to Stoystown, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15563 in?

ZIP code 15563 falls within Somerset County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 15563 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 15563 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15563 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 15563 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15563?

The median home value in ZIP code 15563 is $117,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 15563?

ZIP code 15563 has an estimated population of 2,736 residents, with a density of 50 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 15563 in?

ZIP code 15563 observes the EST timezone.