15521 ZIP Code – Alum Bank, Pennsylvania
15521 is a small ZIP code in Alum Bank, Pennsylvania, part of Bedford County with a population of approximately 1,917 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $54,792, which is below the Pennsylvania average and below the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $190,100, below the national average, with 90.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $870 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 82% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 0.9%, well below the national average. An estimated 18.8% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. An estimated 10.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. At 45.1, the median age is near the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 15554, 15539, 16655.
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ZIP 15521 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 15521 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,917 | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $54k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $190k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $870 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.9% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.8% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 10.6% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 15554 – New Paris
- 15539 – Fishertown
- 16655 – Imler
- 16667 – Osterburg
- 15963 – Windber
- 16670 – Queen
- 15930 – Dunlo
- 15955 – Sidman
- 16625 – Claysburg
- 15921 – Beaverdale
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15554 | NEW PARIS | 2,264 | $61,679 |
| 15539 | FISHERTOWN | 202 | Not provided |
| 16655 | IMLER | 1,311 | $63,523 |
| 16667 | OSTERBURG | 1,350 | $47,188 |
| 15963 | WINDBER | 10,338 | $55,567 |