ZIP Code 15501 - Somerset Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 15501 is located in Somerset Pennsylvania. Portions of 15501 are also in Edie and Somerset Township (Somerset County) and Jefferson Township (Somerset County) and Lincoln Township (Somerset County) and Donegal Township (Westmoreland County) and Milford Township (Somerset County) and Black Township and Brothersvalley Township and Middlecreek Township (Somerset County) and Jenner Township and Stonycreek Township (Somerset County) and Cook Township and Quecreek. 15501 is primarily within Somerset County, with some portions in Westmoreland County. Regionally, 15501 is located in the Johnstown-Altoona Area.
ZIP Code 15501 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Somerset |
| Primary County | Somerset County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 16,508 |
| Area Code(s) | 582 / 724 / 814 / 878 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 15501 Map
15501 Demographics
15501 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 15501 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 15501 is White. The current unemployment level in 15501 is 4.1%.
| Population | 16,508 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.9% |
| Population Density | 112 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,266 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $53,155 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $464,500 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 94.15% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 92.03% |
15501 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,143 | 94.15% |
| Black | 478 | 2.97% |
| Hispanic | 426 | 2.65% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 37 | 0.23% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
15501 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,836 | 94.98% |
| Black | 19 | 0.98% |
| Hispanic | 51 | 2.64% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.98% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.36% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.05% |
15501 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 727 | 6.9% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,372 | 13.03% |
| High School Diploma | 5,092 | 48.36% |
| No High School Diploma | 153 | 1.45% |
| GED or Alternate | 599 | 5.69% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,011 | 9.6% |
| Associates Degree | 865 | 8.22% |
| Masters Degree | 431 | 4.09% |
| Professional Degree | 224 | 2.13% |
| Doctorate Degree | 55 | 0.52% |
15501 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.03542709, -79.14330292 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Cities/Towns in 15501 | EdieSomerset Township (Somerset County)Jefferson Township (Somerset County)Lincoln Township (Somerset County)Donegal Township (Westmoreland County)Milford Township (Somerset County)Black TownshipBrothersvalley TownshipMiddlecreek Township (Somerset County)Jenner TownshipStonycreek Township (Somerset County)Cook TownshipQuecreek |
| Regions | Johnstown-Altoona Area Metro Pittsburgh |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Somerset, PA Pittsburgh, PA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 147 Square Miles |
15501 Schools
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15501 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 69b - Uplands and Valleys of Mixed Land Use | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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