15864 ZIP Code — Summerville, PA

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15864 is located in Summerville, Pennsylvania, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 38.76 square miles and serves a population of 1,882 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15864

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 $118,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,577. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 15864 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,882

population

38.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15864 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15864

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15864. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Summerville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16240 Mayport (3.7 mi) 16224 Fairmount City (4.5 mi) 15829 Corsica (5.1 mi) 16242 New Bethlehem (8.3 mi) 15778 Timblin (8.6 mi) 15825 Brookville (10 mi) 16258 Strattanville (10 mi) 16214 Clarion (11.2 mi) 16255 Sligo (13 mi) 15744 Hamilton (14.2 mi) 15711 Anita (14.9 mi) 15767 Punxsutawney (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,882
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	38.76 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	41.0986
Longitude	-79.2106
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	51.2%	50.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	32.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	14.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,882

Population

People per sq mi

44.6

Median age

$60,577

Median household income

$31,885

Per capita income

$118,300

Median home value

$901

Median monthly rent

77.1%

Home ownership

9.9%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

696

Housing units

16.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

100

25–34

113

112

35–44

126

113

45–54

127

55–59

60–64

116

65–74

131

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	390	20.7%
18 and over	1,492	79.3%
65 and over	429	22.8%
Median age	44.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.2%

Two or more races 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,860	98.2%
Two or more races	16	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	13	0.7%
Other race	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.2%	50.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	32.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	14.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 17.2%

$50k–$75k 21.9%

$75k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	17.2%
$50k–$75k	21.9%
$75k–$100k	15.1%
$100k–$150k	19.7%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$60,577

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.5%

$50k–$100k 25.9%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k–$300k 15.7%

$300k–$500k 9.7%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,300
Median rent / month	$901
Owner occupied	77.1%
Renter occupied	22.9%
Vacant	16.4%
Single-family detached	82.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.8%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	6.2%
1990–1999	11.0%
1980–1989	8.4%
1970–1979	14.4%
1960–1969	3.6%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	7.3%
1939 or earlier	41.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	5.7%
2 bedrooms	20.8%
3 bedrooms	43.4%
4 bedrooms	17.9%
5+ bedrooms	9.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	27.5%
2 vehicles	41.1%
3 or more	28.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	72.9%
Electricity	2.6%
Propane / LP gas	8.2%
Fuel oil	9.6%
Wood	3.1%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	425	59.0%
Cohabiting couple	48	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	94	13.1%
Female householder, no spouse	153	21.3%
Households with children under 18	208	28.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	253	35.1%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.3%	30.0%
Married	59.1%	53.7%
Separated	2.3%	1.2%
Widowed	3.3%	7.6%
Divorced	8.0%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 55.1%

Some college, no degree 12.5%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.3%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.6%
Bachelor's or higher	16.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	7.3%
Kindergarten	5	1.4%
Elementary school	188	50.8%
High school	94	25.4%
College / grad school	56	15.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.1%

Manufacturing 16.9%

Retail trade 13.4%

Construction 12.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 7.2%

Other services 7.2%

Public administration 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Professional & management 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.5%
Service	23.6%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	16.4%
Production & transportation	21.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.8%
Government	9.2%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.2%
Carpool	13.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.8

Poverty

All people 9.9%

Under 18 years 15.1%

18 and over 8.5%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 30.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.4%
Retirement income	23.5%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	60.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	17.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	63	4.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	8.9%
65 and over	32.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.4%
Public insurance	43.4%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	6.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,801	95.7%
Spanish	13	0.7%
Other Indo-European	13	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,874	99.6%
Born in same state	1,869	99.3%
Born in different state	1,680	89.3%
Foreign born	5	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.4%
Not a US citizen	2	25.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	317	16.8%
English	125	6.6%
French	114	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	102	5.4%
Norwegian	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.3%
Internet access	92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15864

What city is ZIP code 15864 in?

ZIP code 15864 is primarily assigned to Summerville, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15864 in?

ZIP code 15864 falls within Jefferson County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15864 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 15864 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15864?

The median home value in ZIP code 15864 is $118,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 15864?

ZIP code 15864 has an estimated population of 1,882 residents, with a density of 49 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 15864?

The median household income in ZIP code 15864 is $60,577, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 15864 in?

ZIP code 15864 observes the EST timezone.