15781 ZIP Code — Walston, PA
Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 15781 is located in Walston, Pennsylvania, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 1.05 square miles and serves a population of 76 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.
76
population
1.05
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
15781 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 15781
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15781. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Walston | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 76 |
| Population density | 72 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 065 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.05 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.9653 |
| Longitude | -78.9913 |
| 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 | 57.1% | 50.3% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.3% | 32.6% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 9.5% | 14.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.4% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
76
Population
72
People per sq mi
60.5
Median age
$41,563
Median household income
$23,155
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
91.9%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
34
Housing units
12.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
10–14
2
1
15–19
2
2
25–34
3
6
35–44
8
3
45–54
4
2
55–59
4
4
60–64
5
7
65–74
9
4
75–84
6
1
85+
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6 | 7.9% |
| 18 and over | 70 | 92.1% |
| 65 and over | 29 | 38.2% |
| Median age | 60.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 57.1% | 50.3% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.3% | 32.6% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 9.5% | 14.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.4% | 7.1% |
$15k–$25k
13.5%
$25k–$35k
29.7%
$35k–$50k
32.4%
$50k–$75k
8.1%
$75k–$100k
8.1%
$100k–$150k
8.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 13.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 29.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 32.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 8.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 8.1% |
| Median income | $41,563 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
29.4%
$50k–$100k
26.5%
$150k–$200k
5.9%
$200k–$300k
14.7%
$300k–$500k
23.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 91.9% |
| Renter occupied | 8.1% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 7.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.97 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 45.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 27.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 86.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 56.8% |
| 3 or more | 8.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 19 | 51.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 3 | 8.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 9 | 24.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6 | 16.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3 | 8.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 16 | 43.2% |
| Average household size | 2.05 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 19.4% | 50.0% |
| Married | 64.5% | 42.9% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 7.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
51.4%
Some college, no degree
28.6%
Associate's degree
7.1%
Bachelor's degree
12.9%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 12.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 3 | 50.0% |
| High school | 3 | 50.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
39.1%
Construction
34.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
26.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.1% |
| Service | 21.7% |
| Sales & office | 17.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 21.7% |
| Production & transportation | 13.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 60.9% |
| Government | 39.1% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 87.0% |
| Carpool | 13.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.4 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 43.2% |
| Retirement income | 21.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.6% |
| High blood pressure | 35.4% |
| High cholesterol | 35.4% |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart disease | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 30.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.2% |
| Cancer | 8.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.4% |
| Binge drinking | 18.7% |
| No physical activity | 24.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.6% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.5% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 11.1% |
| No health insurance | 10.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.7% |
| Visited dentist | 62.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.4% |
| Teeth loss | 14.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3 | 4.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.7% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 36.6% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 85.5% |
| Public insurance | 53.9% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 76 | 100.0% |
| 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) | 76 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 76 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 63 | 82.9% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 5 | 6.6% |
| English | 4 | 5.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3 | 3.9% |
| Italian | 2 | 2.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 48.7% |
| Internet access | 86.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15781
What city is ZIP code 15781 in?
ZIP code 15781 is primarily assigned to Walston, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 15781 in?
ZIP code 15781 falls within Jefferson County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 15781 have an older population?
38% of residents in ZIP code 15781 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 15781 mostly owner-occupied?
92% of occupied units in ZIP code 15781 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 15781?
13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 15781 have a large retiree population?
43% of households in ZIP code 15781 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 15781 in?
ZIP code 15781 observes the EST timezone.