15853 ZIP Code – Ridgway, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 15853 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Ridgway, Pennsylvania, within Elk County with a population of approximately 6,411 residents. At $58,580, the median household income here runs below the Pennsylvania average and below the U.S. average. The median home value of $99,600 is well below the national average, with 78.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $644 is well below the national average. Housing consists of 79% single-family (decreasing), 6% apartments (increasing), 11% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 4.5%, which is near the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 11.7%, near the national average. About 21.4% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. At 45.5, the median age is near the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 15845, 15846, 15831.
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ZIP 15853 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 15853 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,411 | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $58k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $99k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $644 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.7% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.4% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 15845 – Johnsonburg
- 15846 – Kersey
- 15831 – Dagus Mines
- 15823 – Brockport
- 15824 – Brockway
- 15860 – Sigel
- 15857 – Saint Marys
- 15840 – Falls Creek
- 16734 – James City
- 15827 – Byrnedale
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15845 | JOHNSONBURG | 2,920 | $56,613 |
| 15846 | KERSEY | 3,323 | $78,458 |
| 15831 | DAGUS MINES | 43 | Not provided |
| 15823 | BROCKPORT | 1,230 | $60,491 |
| 15824 | BROCKWAY | 5,146 | $59,459 |