15868 ZIP Code — Weedville, PA

Elk County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15868 is located in Weedville, Pennsylvania, within Elk County. It covers approximately 137.96 square miles and serves a population of 1,788 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15868

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $119,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($61,563) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 15868 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,788

population

137.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15868 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15868

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15868. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Weedville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15827 Byrnedale (3.6 mi) 15821 Benezett (6.6 mi) 15846 Kersey (8.5 mi) 15849 Penfield (9.8 mi) 16830 Clearfield (12.8 mi) 15823 Brockport (13.1 mi) 15857 Saint Marys (13.1 mi) 16836 Frenchville (14 mi) 15832 Driftwood (14.4 mi) 15856 Rockton (15.8 mi) 15801 Du Bois (16.4 mi) 16881 Woodland (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,788
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	137.96 sq mi
Water area	0.34 sq mi
Latitude	41.2741
Longitude	-78.4571
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	45.5%	44.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	41.5%	35.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	9.2%	16.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.9%	2.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,788

Population

People per sq mi

45.6

Median age

$61,563

Median household income

$38,323

Per capita income

$119,400

Median home value

$720

Median monthly rent

89.2%

Home ownership

15.4%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

1,112

Housing units

17.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

134

45–54

140

55–59

60–64

127

65–74

132

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	380	21.3%
18 and over	1,408	78.7%
65 and over	477	26.7%
Median age	45.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.9%

Two or more races 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,725	93.9%
Two or more races	63	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	50	2.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.5%	44.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	41.5%	35.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	9.2%	16.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.9%	2.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 19.1%

$25k–$35k 3.7%

$35k–$50k 14.5%

$50k–$75k 19.9%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	19.1%
$25k–$35k	3.7%
$35k–$50k	14.5%
$50k–$75k	19.9%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	14.7%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$61,563

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.7%

$50k–$100k 29.4%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k–$300k 23.2%

$300k–$500k 11.5%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$119,400
Median rent / month	$720
Owner occupied	89.2%
Renter occupied	10.8%
Vacant	40.9%
Single-family detached	82.4%
Large apartment buildings	1.9%
Mobile homes	12.4%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	7.1%
1990–1999	7.5%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	18.4%
1960–1969	16.2%
1950–1959	16.2%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	17.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.5%
1 bedroom	17.8%
2 bedrooms	30.5%
3 bedrooms	36.8%
4 bedrooms	11.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	32.8%
2 vehicles	37.2%
3 or more	28.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.2%
Electricity	10.8%
Propane / LP gas	5.8%
Fuel oil	19.7%
Wood	23.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	379	54.0%
Cohabiting couple	52	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	121	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	150	21.4%
Households with children under 18	166	23.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	349	49.7%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.4%	24.2%
Married	56.1%	52.7%
Separated	7.5%	2.2%
Widowed	2.8%	14.3%
Divorced	7.2%	6.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 54.3%

Some college, no degree 11.1%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.2%
Bachelor's or higher	17.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	5.0%
Kindergarten	12	5.0%
Elementary school	117	49.2%
High school	59	24.8%
College / grad school	38	16.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 33.1%

Education & healthcare 19.0%

Retail trade 13.7%

Finance & real estate 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Professional & management 4.3%

Other services 4.1%

Public administration 3.8%

Construction 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.2%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	22.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.4%
Production & transportation	27.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.8%
Government	7.3%
Self-employed	2.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	96.2%
Carpool	2.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.7%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.5

Poverty

All people 15.4%

Under 18 years 21.0%

18 and over 14.0%

Married-couple families 7.7%

Female-led households 51.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.3%
Retirement income	28.6%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.0%
High blood pressure	38.3%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	33.7%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	9.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	66.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	128	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.1%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	17.6%
65 and over	41.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.5%
Public insurance	47.0%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,637	91.6%
Spanish	8	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,782	99.7%
Born in same state	1,782	99.7%
Born in different state	1,658	92.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.3%
Not a US citizen	2	33.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	235	13.1%
French	68	3.8%
English	22	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	16	0.9%
Polish	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	88.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15868

What city is ZIP code 15868 in?

ZIP code 15868 is primarily assigned to Weedville, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15868 in?

ZIP code 15868 falls within Elk County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15868 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 15868 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 15868 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 15868 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15868 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 15868 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15868?

15% of residents in ZIP code 15868 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 15868 in?

ZIP code 15868 observes the EST timezone.