15778 ZIP Code — Timblin, PA

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15778 is located in Timblin, Pennsylvania, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 0.70 square miles and serves a population of 342 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15778

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 $70,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $101,250. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 66% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 15778 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

342

population

0.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15778 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15778

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15778. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Timblin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16240 Mayport (5.1 mi) 15744 Hamilton (6.9 mi) 16224 Fairmount City (7.6 mi) 16242 New Bethlehem (8.1 mi) 16256 Smicksburg (8.4 mi) 15864 Summerville (8.6 mi) 16222 Dayton (8.6 mi) 15767 Punxsutawney (10.8 mi) 15711 Anita (12.8 mi) 15829 Corsica (13.6 mi) 16259 Templeton (14 mi) 16249 Rural Valley (14.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	342
Population density	489 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	0.70 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.9750
Longitude	-79.1911
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	32.3%	50.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	23.1%	32.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	41.5%	14.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

342

Population

489

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$101,250

Median household income

$19,415

Per capita income

$70,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

98.2%

Home ownership

3.2%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

Housing units

2.0%

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	71	20.8%
18 and over	271	79.2%
65 and over	53	15.5%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.9%

Hispanic or Latino 8.1%

Two or more races 7.5%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	312	83.9%
Hispanic or Latino	30	8.1%
Two or more races	28	7.5%
Other race	2	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.3%	50.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	23.1%	32.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	41.5%	14.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 14.3%

$75k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 50.0%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	14.3%
$75k–$100k	10.7%
$100k–$150k	50.0%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$101,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.7%

$50k–$100k 58.2%

$100k–$150k 1.8%

$300k–$500k 7.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$70,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	98.2%
Renter occupied	1.8%
Vacant	12.5%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	6.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	4.7%
1960–1969	1.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	7.8%
1939 or earlier	85.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	14.1%
2 bedrooms	6.3%
3 bedrooms	25.0%
4 bedrooms	48.4%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.7%
1 vehicle	17.9%
2 vehicles	21.4%
3 or more	50.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.6%
Wood	12.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	42	75.0%
Cohabiting couple	3	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	7	12.5%
Female householder, no spouse	4	7.1%
Households with children under 18	30	53.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	31	55.4%
Average household size	6.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.1%	27.4%
Married	57.7%	47.9%
Separated	0.7%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	2.1%
Divorced	1.5%	22.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 20.6%

HS graduate 67.6%

Some college, no degree 2.0%

Associate's degree 3.4%

Bachelor's degree 2.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.0%
Bachelor's or higher	2.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	1	1.2%
Elementary school	50	61.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	31	37.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 42.5%

Retail trade 31.9%

Education & healthcare 8.8%

Manufacturing 8.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Construction 1.8%

Professional & management 1.8%

Other services 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	1.8%
Service	9.7%
Sales & office	31.0%
Natural resources & construction	39.8%
Production & transportation	17.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	97.3%
Government	1.8%
Self-employed	0.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.3%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	7.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.1

Poverty

All people 3.2%

Under 18 years 8.5%

18 and over 1.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 66.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	66.1%
Retirement income	19.6%
Supplemental Security	37.5%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	32.8%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	57.3%
Cholesterol screening	86.8%
Teeth loss	19.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	44.5%
65 and over	18.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.1%
Public insurance	46.8%
No insurance	14.3%
Uninsured under 19	34.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	334	97.7%
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)	342	100.0%
Born in same state	342	100.0%
Born in different state	288	84.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	10	2.9%
Italian	5	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	5	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	16.4%
Internet access	87.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15778

What city is ZIP code 15778 in?

ZIP code 15778 is primarily assigned to Timblin, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15778 in?

ZIP code 15778 falls within Jefferson County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15778 have a large retiree population?

66% of households in ZIP code 15778 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 15778 mostly owner-occupied?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 15778 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15778?

The median home value in ZIP code 15778 is $70,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 15778?

ZIP code 15778 has an estimated population of 342 residents, with a density of 489 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 15778 in?

ZIP code 15778 observes the EST timezone.