Zip code 15558: Salisbury, Pennsylvania

Q: What city is zip code 15558?

15558 is assigned to Salisbury, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 15558 in?

15558 is in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.

Q: What is the population of 15558?

About 1,960 people live in 15558, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 15558?

The median household income in 15558 is $64,038.

Q: What zip codes are near 15558?

The closest zip codes to 15558 are 15532, 15565, 15562, 15552, 15542.

Residential delivery areaSomerset CountyEastern Time

Population

1,960

Median household income

$64K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$142K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$839/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

33 sq mi

59 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 15558

15558 is a small-town zip code in Salisbury, Pennsylvania (Somerset County), covering 33 sq mi of land. About 1,960 people live here, or 59 per square mile. The median resident is 38.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $64,038 a year, 21% below the national median of $80,734. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $142,000, or 2.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 76% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $839 a month.

17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 20.8 minutes each way, and 13% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; production and manufacturing; and sales. 21% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 15558 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Self-employed workers21.2%
98th
U.S. 10% · PA 8.2%76th of 1,704 in PA
Uninsured rate19.6%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · PA 5.6%86th of 1,705 in PA
Housing vacancy22.9%
95th
U.S. 10.1% · PA 9.2%252nd of 1,699 in PA
Residents under 1826.3%
83rd
U.S. 22% · PA 20.4%214th of 1,707 in PA
Poverty rate18.8%
82nd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · PA 11.7%245th of 1,699 in PA
Homeownership rate75.7%
68th
U.S. 65.2% · PA 69.3%1,056th of 1,698 in PA
Veterans6.5%
59th
U.S. 6.2% · PA 6.1%931st of 1,707 in PA
Work from home13%
51st
U.S. 15.1% · PA 15.6%577th of 1,704 in PA
Median age38.8
48th
U.S. 38.9 · PA 40.91,329th of 1,707 in PA
Unemployment rate4.5%
43rd
U.S. 5.2% · PA 5.3%756th of 1,704 in PA
Residents 65 and older15.3%
40th
U.S. 17.2% · PA 19.5%1,411th of 1,707 in PA
Median household income$64,038
27th
U.S. $80,734 · PA $77,9711,082nd of 1,617 in PA
Average commute20.8 min
16th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · PA 26.3 min1,384th of 1,596 in PA
Bachelor's degree or higher16.7%
13th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · PA 35.2%1,190th of 1,706 in PA
Tech workers1%
13th
U.S. 3.8% · PA 3.6%1,044th of 1,704 in PA
Healthcare workers6.7%
13th
U.S. 9.7% · PA 11.5%1,363rd of 1,704 in PA
Income inequality (Gini)0.385
12th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · PA 0.4741,130th of 1,697 in PA
Per capita income$26,397
11th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · PA $44,3551,530th of 1,707 in PA
Median gross rent$839
9th
U.S. $1,413 · PA $1,209979th of 1,366 in PA
Median earnings per worker$35,114
9th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · PA $50,5991,538th of 1,693 in PA
Population density59/sq mi
8th
U.S. 95/sq mi · PA 291/sq mi1,366th of 1,707 in PA
Median home value$142,000
8th
U.S. $332,700 · PA $254,5001,250th of 1,628 in PA
Government workers8.2%
8th
U.S. 14.5% · PA 11.5%1,276th of 1,704 in PA
Diversity index12.6
6th
U.S. 61.4 · PA 44.6981st of 1,707 in PA
Foreign-born residents0.9%
5th
U.S. 14.1% · PA 7.7%1,035th of 1,707 in PA
Population1,960
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · PA 13,018,639957th of 1,707 in PA
Broadband access76.3%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · PA 89.7%1,532nd of 1,698 in PA
Rent-burdened renters21.9%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · PA 48.2%1,311th of 1,596 in PA

Measure	15558	Somerset	PA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in PA
Self-employed workers	21.2%	10.1%	8.2%	10%	98th	76th of 1,704
Uninsured rateWeakness	19.6%	6.6%	5.6%	8.4%	95th	86th of 1,705
Housing vacancy	22.9%	22.5%	9.2%	10.1%	95th	252nd of 1,699
Residents under 18	26.3%	18.2%	20.4%	22%	83rd	214th of 1,707
Poverty rateWeakness	18.8%	11%	11.7%	12.5%	82nd	245th of 1,699
Homeownership rate	75.7%	80.4%	69.3%	65.2%	68th	1,056th of 1,698
Veterans	6.5%	7.5%	6.1%	6.2%	59th	931st of 1,707
Work from home	13%	8.5%	15.6%	15.1%	51st	577th of 1,704
Median age	38.8	46.9	40.9	38.9	48th	1,329th of 1,707
Unemployment rate	4.5%	4.9%	5.3%	5.2%	43rd	756th of 1,704
Residents 65 and older	15.3%	23.9%	19.5%	17.2%	40th	1,411th of 1,707
Median household income	$64,038	$61,446	$77,971	$80,734	27th	1,082nd of 1,617
Average commuteStrength	20.8 min	24.9 min	26.3 min	26.4 min	16th	1,384th of 1,596
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	16.7%	17.9%	35.2%	35.7%	13th	1,190th of 1,706
Tech workers	1%	1.4%	3.6%	3.8%	13th	1,044th of 1,704
Healthcare workers	6.7%	11.5%	11.5%	9.7%	13th	1,363rd of 1,704
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.385	0.424	0.474	0.483	12th	1,130th of 1,697
Per capita incomeWeakness	$26,397	$32,808	$44,355	$44,673	11th	1,530th of 1,707
Median gross rent	$839	$753	$1,209	$1,413	9th	979th of 1,366
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,114	$41,142	$50,599	$49,666	9th	1,538th of 1,693
Population density	59/sq mi	68/sq mi	291/sq mi	95/sq mi	8th	1,366th of 1,707
Median home value	$142,000	$150,600	$254,500	$332,700	8th	1,250th of 1,628
Government workers	8.2%	13.2%	11.5%	14.5%	8th	1,276th of 1,704
Diversity index	12.6	12.8	44.6	61.4	6th	981st of 1,707
Foreign-born residents	0.9%	1.4%	7.7%	14.1%	5th	1,035th of 1,707
Population	1,960	72,799	13,018,639	334,922,499	3rd	957th of 1,707
Broadband accessWeakness	76.3%	82%	89.7%	91%	2nd	1,532nd of 1,698
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	21.9%	39.5%	48.2%	51.1%	2nd	1,311th of 1,596

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

19%

5–17

10%

18–24

10%

25–34

13%

35–44

13%

45–54

13%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

38.8

Under 18

26.3%

65 and over

15.3%

Race and ethnicity

White93%
Black0%
Hispanic0.4%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

12.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

68.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

86%

Spanish

0.9%

Other Indo-European

13%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 692
Average household size: 2.8
Family households: 75.9%
Married couples: 68.5%
Living alone: 21.1%
Veterans (of adults): 6.5%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

20%

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

17%

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

11%

$200k+

Median household income

15558

$64,038

Somerset Co.

$61,446

Pennsylvania

$77,971

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$26,397

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

18.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

11.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.385

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

15558

$142,000

Somerset Co.

$150,600

Pennsylvania

$254,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

15558

$839

Somerset Co.

$753

Pennsylvania

$1,209

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

85%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 898
Owner-occupied: 75.7%
Vacant: 22.9%
Median year built: 1947
Median rooms: 6.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 21.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 6.6%
Home value to income: 2.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

73%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

13%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

21%

10–19

37%

20–29

14%

30–44

15%

45–59

60+

Average commute

20.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

66.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

14%

Production

12%

Sales

11%

Office and admin

Management

Food service

Transportation and moving

Cleaning and personal care

Healthcare

Education

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

Computer and math

Business and finance

0.5%

Arts, media and sports

0.4%

Police and fire

0.2%

Industries

Manufacturing

29%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Restaurants and hotels

Construction

Education

Retail

Agriculture and mining

Other services

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

0.3%

Information

Median earnings per worker

$35,114

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

21.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

8.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	15558	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$57,273	$74,888
Service	$9,570	$26,804
Sales and office	$31,378	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$36,250	$49,199
Production and transportation	$45,714	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

18%

High school

44%

Some college

13%

Associate's

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 81.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 6%
Households with broadband: 76.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 59%
No internet access: 23%
Without health insurance: 19.6%
Limited-English households: 3.6%

Geography

City (USPS): Salisbury
State: Pennsylvania
County: Somerset County
Center point: 39.7623° N, 79.0799° W
Land area: 33 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Salisbury1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 15558

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
15532	Boynton, PA	1 mi	107	—	$86,200
15565	West Salisbury, PA	1.9 mi	25	$98,750	$225,000
15562	Springs, PA	2.1 mi	344	$84,844	$167,000
15552	Meyersdale, PA	5.3 mi	5,685	$65,551	$143,000
15542	Garrett, PA	7.3 mi	1,088	$58,393	$105,800
21536	Grantsville, MD	8.6 mi	3,833	$64,205	$201,300
15540	Fort Hill, PA	8.8 mi	418	$70,875	$206,800
21532	Frostburg, MD	9.3 mi	13,647	$63,690	$182,400
21543	Midlothian, MD	10 mi	185	—	$190,200
21539	Lonaconing, MD	12 mi	1,975	$57,708	$130,200
21528	Eckhart Mines, MD · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
15557	Rockwood, PA	13 mi	3,323	$61,042	$135,500

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Questions about 15558

What city is zip code 15558?

15558 is assigned to Salisbury, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 15558 in?

15558 is in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of 15558?

About 1,960 people live in 15558, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 15558 in?

15558 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 15558?

The median household income in 15558 is $64,038.

What zip codes are near 15558?

The closest zip codes to 15558 are 15532, 15565, 15562, 15552, 15542.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 15558, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.