15863 ZIP Code — Stump Creek, PA
Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 15863 is located in Stump Creek, Pennsylvania, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 0.51 square miles and serves a population of 143 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.
143
population
0.51
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
15863 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 15863
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15863. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Stump Creek | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 143 |
| Population density | 280 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 065 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.51 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.0121 |
| Longitude | -78.8443 |
| 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 | 58.2% | 50.3% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.0% | 32.6% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 8.8% | 14.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.4% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
143
Population
280
People per sq mi
43.8
Median age
$33,438
Median household income
$31,188
Per capita income
$71,700
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
19.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
84
Housing units
6.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2
Under 5
3
3
5–9
4
2
10–14
3
5
15–19
5
3
20–24
4
9
25–34
10
10
35–44
10
9
45–54
9
7
55–59
7
4
60–64
5
8
65–74
8
1
75–84
2
5
85+
5
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 24 | 16.8% |
| 18 and over | 119 | 83.2% |
| 65 and over | 29 | 20.3% |
| Median age | 43.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.4%
Hispanic or Latino
5.3%
Other race
5.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 135 | 89.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 | 5.3% |
| Other race | 8 | 5.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 58.2% | 50.3% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.0% | 32.6% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 8.8% | 14.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.4% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
6.0%
$10k–$15k
13.4%
$15k–$25k
13.4%
$25k–$35k
20.9%
$35k–$50k
6.0%
$50k–$75k
4.5%
$75k–$100k
13.4%
$100k–$150k
13.4%
$150k–$200k
4.5%
$200k+
4.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 13.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 20.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 4.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.5% |
| $200k+ | 4.5% |
| Median income | $33,438 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
35.8%
$50k–$100k
26.9%
$100k–$150k
29.9%
$150k–$200k
4.5%
$500k–$1M
3.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $71,700 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 20.2% |
| Single-family detached | 77.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 22.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.13 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 14.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 53.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 41.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 50.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.3% |
| 3 or more | 4.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 80.6% |
| Fuel oil | 10.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 23 | 34.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 8 | 11.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 7 | 10.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 29 | 43.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 16 | 23.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 26 | 38.8% |
| Average household size | 2.13 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 49.2% | 29.9% |
| Married | 40.7% | 35.8% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 19.4% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 10.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.5%
Some HS, no diploma
6.4%
HS graduate
57.8%
Some college, no degree
10.1%
Associate's degree
13.8%
Bachelor's degree
3.7%
Graduate / professional
2.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 6.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 3 | 10.0% |
| Kindergarten | 3 | 10.0% |
| Elementary school | 9 | 30.0% |
| High school | 12 | 40.0% |
| College / grad school | 3 | 10.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
20.0%
Manufacturing
14.5%
Education & healthcare
12.7%
Transportation & utilities
10.9%
Professional & management
10.9%
Construction
9.1%
Other services
9.1%
Public administration
7.3%
Finance & real estate
5.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.9% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 30.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 20.0% |
| Production & transportation | 18.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 92.7% |
| Government | 7.3% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.2% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 21.8% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.8 |
Poverty
All people
19.9%
Under 18 years
9.1%
18 and over
21.8%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.8% |
| Retirement income | 9.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 13.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 28.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.1% |
| High blood pressure | 36.0% |
| High cholesterol | 34.4% |
| Diabetes | 13.0% |
| Heart disease | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| Arthritis | 31.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.5% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 28.6% |
| Binge drinking | 17.9% |
| No physical activity | 31.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.5% |
| Depression | 25.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.3% |
| Poor mental health | 18.6% |
| Poor physical health | 15.1% |
| No health insurance | 13.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.3% |
| Visited dentist | 50.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.9% |
| Teeth loss | 24.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 13 | 10.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.9% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 22.2% |
| 65 and over | 24.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 58.7% |
| Public insurance | 44.8% |
| No insurance | 7.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 138 | 96.5% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 143 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 138 | 96.5% |
| Born in different state | 110 | 76.9% |
| Foreign born | 5 | 3.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 8 | 5.6% |
| Norwegian | 7 | 4.9% |
| Italian | 5 | 3.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 3 | 2.1% |
| English | 3 | 2.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.9% |
| Internet access | 83.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15863
What city is ZIP code 15863 in?
ZIP code 15863 is primarily assigned to Stump Creek, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 15863 in?
ZIP code 15863 falls within Jefferson County, Pennsylvania.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 15863?
6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15863?
20% of residents in ZIP code 15863 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 15863 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 15863 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15863?
The median home value in ZIP code 15863 is $71,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 15863 in?
ZIP code 15863 observes the EST timezone.