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Elk County
Wilcox, PA
15870
15870 ZIP Code — Wilcox, PA
Elk County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 15870 is located in
Wilcox ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Elk County .
It covers approximately 114.78 square miles and serves a population of
1,228 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 814 .
About ZIP code 15870
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 $88,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $52,813. 44% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 15870 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,228
Population density
11 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
047
Geography
Land area
114.78 sq mi
Water area
1.91 sq mi
Latitude
41.5726
Longitude
-78.6172
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
814
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.7%
44.8%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
30.1%
35.8%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
16.7%
16.8%
22.4%
Over $200k
1.5%
2.6%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$52,813
Median household income
17.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 204 16.6% 18 and over 1,024 83.4% 65 and over 307 25.0% Median age 48.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,181 95.9% Two or more races 41 3.3% Asian 6 0.5% Hispanic or Latino 3 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.7%
44.8%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
30.1%
35.8%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
16.7%
16.8%
22.4%
Over $200k
1.5%
2.6%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.0% $10k–$15k 2.1% $15k–$25k 9.6% $25k–$35k 14.8% $35k–$50k 14.8% $50k–$75k 23.8% $75k–$100k 12.2% $100k–$150k 10.9% $150k–$200k 5.8% $200k+ 3.2% Median income $52,813
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $88,900 Median rent / month $617 Owner occupied 92.5% Renter occupied 7.5% Vacant 46.7% Single-family detached 82.6% Large apartment buildings 0.6% Mobile homes 13.5% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.34
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.4% 2010–2019 6.2% 2000–2009 9.6% 1990–1999 5.3% 1980–1989 10.5% 1970–1979 14.0% 1960–1969 14.1% 1950–1959 10.2% 1940–1949 11.3% 1939 or earlier 18.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.5% 1 bedroom 9.6% 2 bedrooms 30.8% 3 bedrooms 44.3% 4 bedrooms 9.6% 5+ bedrooms 0.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.6% 1 vehicle 34.5% 2 vehicles 38.8% 3 or more 24.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 52.8% Electricity 8.1% Propane / LP gas 12.9% Fuel oil 6.2% Wood 16.1% No fuel used 1.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 257 48.1% Cohabiting couple 7 1.3% Male householder, no spouse 153 28.7% Female householder, no spouse 117 21.9% Households with children under 18 98 18.4% Households with seniors (65+) 219 41.0% Average household size 2.30
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 32.0% 19.7% Married 48.5% 57.9% Separated 1.6% 3.8% Widowed 4.7% 9.7% Divorced 13.2% 8.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
9.7%
Graduate / professional
6.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.3% Bachelor's or higher 17.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 15 7.6% Kindergarten 5 2.5% Elementary school 81 40.9% High school 45 22.7% College / grad school 52 26.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.3%
Public administration
5.2%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Professional & management
3.1%
Agriculture & mining
2.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.3%
Transportation & utilities
0.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 31.5% Service 11.1% Sales & office 8.9% Natural resources & construction 14.1% Production & transportation 34.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 79.8% Government 14.4% Self-employed 4.3% Unpaid family workers 1.4%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 85.6% Carpool 5.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 4.6% Work from home 4.1% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 22.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
58.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 43.8% Retirement income 34.5% Supplemental Security 4.7% Cash public assistance 2.1% Food stamps / SNAP 7.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.0% High blood pressure 35.1% High cholesterol 35.3% Diabetes 10.8% Heart disease 7.5% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 30.2% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 8.1% Cancer 7.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.5% Binge drinking 18.4% No physical activity 23.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.6% Depression 21.8% Fair or poor health 14.6% Poor mental health 14.9% Poor physical health 11.2% No health insurance 10.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.2% Visited dentist 65.7% Cholesterol screening 90.7% Teeth loss 14.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 183 17.9%
Disability % Any disability 15.0% Under 18 5.9% 18–64 years 9.1% 65 and over 34.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 77.4% Public insurance 40.2% No insurance 2.4% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,153 93.9% 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) 1,214 98.9% Born in same state 1,210 98.5% Born in different state 1,113 90.6% Foreign born 4 0.3% Naturalized citizen 14 1.1% Not a US citizen 14 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 212 17.3% Arab 64 5.2% French 32 2.6%
Ancestry Count % English 26 2.1% Irish 6 0.5% Polish 5 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.5% Internet access 89.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15870
What city is ZIP code 15870 in?
ZIP code 15870 is primarily assigned to Wilcox, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 15870 in?
ZIP code 15870 falls within Elk County, Pennsylvania.
Is ZIP code 15870 mostly owner-occupied?
93% of occupied units in ZIP code 15870 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 15870 have a large retiree population?
44% of households in ZIP code 15870 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 15870 have a large veteran population?
18% of civilians in ZIP code 15870 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15870?
The median home value in ZIP code 15870 is $88,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 15870 in?
ZIP code 15870 observes the EST timezone.
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