Falls Creek ZIP Codes — Jefferson County, PA

There is one unique ZIP code in Falls Creek, Pennsylvania and it is 15840. Area code: 814.

ZIP codes

17.26

sq mi land

0.32

sq mi water

814

area code

Falls Creek, PA ZIP code map

About Falls Creek, PA

Falls Creek is a small borough located in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, serving as a quiet residential community in the west-central part of the state. The borough is covered by a single ZIP code, 15840, making it straightforward for residents and visitors to navigate postal services in the area. Nestled among the rolling hills and forested landscapes of central Pennsylvania, Falls Creek offers a close-knit community atmosphere that reflects the character of many small Pennsylvania boroughs.

Location & geography

Falls Creek is situated in Jefferson County in west-central Pennsylvania, positioned near the border with Clearfield County and within reasonable driving distance of larger regional hubs such as DuBois, which lies just a few miles to the southwest. The borough covers a total land area of 17.26 square miles, with an additional 0.32 square miles of water area contributed by local streams and waterways that wind through the surrounding terrain. The landscape around Falls Creek is characterized by forested hillsides, creek valleys, and the gently rolling topography typical of the Allegheny Plateau region of Pennsylvania.

Community & economy

Falls Creek has the character of a tight-knit small borough where neighbors know one another and community events play an important role in daily life. Historically, the region's economy was tied to timber harvesting and related industries, and while those industries have evolved, many residents today commute to nearby DuBois or other regional centers for employment. Daily life in Falls Creek centers on its local schools, churches, and small businesses, with outdoor recreation in the surrounding forests and waterways providing a natural backdrop for residents throughout the year.

Transportation

Falls Creek is conveniently accessible via Pennsylvania Route 255 and is located near U.S. Route 219, a major north-south corridor that connects the region to larger cities including DuBois to the south. The DuBois Regional Airport, located just a short drive from Falls Creek, provides the nearest commercial and charter air service for residents and visitors traveling to and from the area. Public transit options in the borough are limited, as is common in rural Pennsylvania communities, making personal vehicles the primary mode of transportation for most residents.

History

Falls Creek was established as a borough in Jefferson County during Pennsylvania's era of rapid timber and coal industry growth in the nineteenth century, with the surrounding forests and natural resources driving early settlement and economic development. The arrival of the railroad in the region during that period played a significant role in connecting Falls Creek and neighboring communities to broader markets, allowing raw materials to be shipped out and goods to be brought in. Over the decades, the borough transitioned from a resource-extraction economy toward a more diversified residential and small-business community.

Did you know?

One notable aspect of Falls Creek is its location straddling the boundary area between Jefferson and Clearfield counties, placing it at a unique geographic crossroads in central Pennsylvania. Despite its modest size, the borough's access to forested land and natural waterways makes it a quiet retreat that attracts outdoor enthusiasts interested in hunting, fishing, and hiking in the surrounding Allegheny Plateau landscape.

ZIP codes for Falls Creek, PA (1)

ZIP code	City	County	Map
15840	Falls Creek	Jefferson	View map

Demographics & statistics

1,744

Population

48.5

Median age

$54,474

Median household income

$31,163

Per capita income

$105,500

Median home value

$939

Median monthly rent

73.1%

Home ownership

11.8%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

677

Housing units

19.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

107

35–44

109

45–54

107

55–59

60–64

118

65–74

137

75–84

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	288	16.5%
18 and over	1,456	83.5%
65 and over	394	22.6%
Median age	48.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.6%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Black or African American 1%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,687	95.6%
Two or more races	31	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	21	1.2%
Black or African American	18	1%
Asian	8	0.5%

Household income

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 18.1%

$50k–$75k 20.4%

$75k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 6.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	18.1%
$50k–$75k	20.4%
$75k–$100k	14.8%
$100k–$150k	9.2%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	6.5%
Median income	$54,474

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.1%

$50k–$100k 35.6%

$100k–$150k 21.5%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k–$300k 14.6%

$300k–$500k 3.3%

$500k–$1M 2.7%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$105,500
Median rent / month	$939
Owner occupied	73.1%
Renter occupied	26.9%
Vacant	14.7%
Single-family detached	81.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	4.7%
1990–1999	7.6%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	20.0%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	12.6%
1940–1949	10.0%
1939 or earlier	28.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.9%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	24.5%
3 bedrooms	51.6%
4 bedrooms	10.8%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	37.9%
2 vehicles	34.0%
3 or more	24.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	67.3%
Electricity	7.7%
Propane / LP gas	8.1%
Fuel oil	11.6%
Wood	4.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	359	47.9%
Cohabiting couple	25	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	146	19.5%
Female householder, no spouse	220	29.3%
Households with children under 18	176	23.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	301	40.1%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.0%	24.7%
Married	51.2%	48.3%
Separated	0.9%	5.2%
Widowed	4.7%	5.6%
Divorced	13.1%	16.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 48.4%

Some college, no degree 13.7%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 14.5%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	19.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	3.7%
Kindergarten	6	2.2%
Elementary school	109	40.7%
High school	105	39.2%
College / grad school	38	14.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.9%

Manufacturing 15.5%

Retail trade 13.8%

Other services 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Construction 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Public administration 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Information 2.9%

Professional & management 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.5%
Service	19.3%
Sales & office	15.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	20.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.1%
Government	10.5%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.2%
Carpool	16.8%
Public transit	2.5%
Walk	1.7%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.4

Poverty

All people 11.8%

Under 18 years 13.5%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 19.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.6%
Retirement income	28.1%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Fair or poor health	16.4%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	59.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	210	14.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	6.6%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	30.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.8%
Public insurance	54.1%
Uninsured under 19	4.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,681	96.4%
Spanish	6	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,723	98.8%
Born in same state	1,716	98.4%
Born in different state	1,486	85.2%
Foreign born	7	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	21	1.2%
Not a US citizen	10	47.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	187	10.7%
French	187	10.7%
Arab	136	7.8%
English	36	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	19	1.1%
Norwegian	16	0.9%
Dutch	10	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions

What ZIP codes does Falls Creek, PA have?

Falls Creek, PA has one ZIP code: 15840. Each ZIP code serves a distinct delivery area within the city and surrounding region.