15865 ZIP Code — Sykesville, PA

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15865 is located in Sykesville, Pennsylvania, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 2.42 square miles and serves a population of 988 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15865

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $84,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $40,938. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% 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 20% 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 15865 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

988

population

2.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15865 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15865

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15865. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sykesville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15848 Luthersburg (4.6 mi) 15851 Reynoldsville (5.1 mi) 15711 Anita (7.3 mi) 15801 Du Bois (8 mi) 15840 Falls Creek (8.5 mi) 15856 Rockton (10.5 mi) 15767 Punxsutawney (10.7 mi) 16838 Grampian (10.9 mi) 15757 Mahaffey (12.4 mi) 15772 Rossiter (13.4 mi) 15825 Brookville (13.7 mi) 15824 Brockway (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	988
Population density	408 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	2.42 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.0506
Longitude	-78.8213
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	61.6%	50.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	32.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	6.6%	14.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

988

Population

408

People per sq mi

49.0

Median age

$40,938

Median household income

$29,511

Per capita income

$84,500

Median home value

$548

Median monthly rent

65.7%

Home ownership

16.2%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

426

Housing units

20.0%

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	176	17.8%
18 and over	812	82.2%
65 and over	256	25.9%
Median age	49.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96%

Black or African American 4%

Group	Count	%
White	948	96%
Black or African American	40	4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.6%	50.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	32.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	6.6%	14.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 6.8%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 11.9%

$25k–$35k 21.2%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 15.2%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.8%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	11.9%
$25k–$35k	21.2%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	15.2%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	12.5%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$40,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.4%

$50k–$100k 46.3%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 11.9%

$200k–$300k 5.0%

$300k–$500k 1.2%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$84,500
Median rent / month	$548
Owner occupied	65.7%
Renter occupied	34.3%
Vacant	14.8%
Single-family detached	65.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	3.3%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	1.8%
1990–1999	2.2%
1980–1989	9.3%
1970–1979	19.1%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	8.5%
1940–1949	8.5%
1939 or earlier	43.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.5%
1 bedroom	9.0%
2 bedrooms	31.2%
3 bedrooms	37.5%
4 bedrooms	14.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.7%
1 vehicle	45.6%
2 vehicles	26.5%
3 or more	16.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	87.7%
Electricity	2.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.9%
Fuel oil	3.3%
Wood	0.6%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	177	34.5%
Cohabiting couple	24	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	144	28.1%
Female householder, no spouse	168	32.7%
Households with children under 18	103	20.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	211	41.1%
Average household size	1.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.1%	16.2%
Married	44.5%	43.0%
Separated	1.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.3%	16.4%
Divorced	20.1%	24.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 47.0%

Some college, no degree 15.4%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 8.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.8%
Bachelor's or higher	20.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	10.6%
Kindergarten	27	17.9%
Elementary school	61	40.4%
High school	34	22.5%
College / grad school	13	8.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.6%

Manufacturing 19.4%

Professional & management 13.4%

Retail trade 11.6%

Construction 8.5%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Other services 2.4%

Public administration 2.4%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Information 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.5%
Service	17.1%
Sales & office	27.8%
Natural resources & construction	5.8%
Production & transportation	20.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.6%
Government	8.2%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	5.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.3%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.3%
Work from home	10.1%
Other means	4.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.1

Poverty

All people 16.2%

Under 18 years 33.0%

18 and over 12.6%

Married-couple families 4.0%

Female-led households 66.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.9%
Retirement income	36.1%
Supplemental Security	8.6%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	27.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	58.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	65	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.5%
Under 18	10.8%
18–64 years	11.5%
65 and over	35.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.0%
Public insurance	52.2%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	921	93.2%
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)	988	100.0%
Born in same state	988	100.0%
Born in different state	906	91.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	122	12.3%
French	62	6.3%
Norwegian	45	4.6%
Arab	27	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	23	2.3%
Irish	7	0.7%
German	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.9%
Internet access	86.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15865

What city is ZIP code 15865 in?

ZIP code 15865 is primarily assigned to Sykesville, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15865 in?

ZIP code 15865 falls within Jefferson County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15865 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 15865 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 15865 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 15865 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15865?

16% of residents in ZIP code 15865 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15865?

The median home value in ZIP code 15865 is $84,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 15865 in?

ZIP code 15865 observes the EST timezone.