Zip code 15832: Driftwood, Pennsylvania

Q: What city is zip code 15832?

15832 is assigned to Driftwood, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 15832 in?

15832 is mostly in Cameron County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 15832?

About 289 people live in 15832, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 15832?

The median household income in 15832 is $38,125.

Q: What zip codes are near 15832?

The closest zip codes to 15832 are 15861, 15821, 15868, 15834, 17778.

Residential delivery areaCameron CountyEastern Time

Population

289

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$38K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$154K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$731/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

112 sq mi

3 people/sq mi

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

About 15832

15832 is a rural zip code in Driftwood, Pennsylvania (Cameron County), covering 112 sq mi of land. About 289 people live here, or 3 per square mile. The median resident is 64 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $38,125 a year, about 47% of the national median of $80,734. 10% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $154,400, or 4.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 78% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $731 a month.

11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.6 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and management.

How 15832 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 289 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Median age64
99th
U.S. 38.9 · PA 40.935th of 1,707 in PA
Housing vacancy78.4%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · PA 9.2%5th of 1,699 in PA
Residents 65 and older44.3%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · PA 19.5%39th of 1,707 in PA
Unemployment rate13.4%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · PA 5.3%82nd of 1,704 in PA
Veterans14.2%
97th
U.S. 6.2% · PA 6.1%91st of 1,707 in PA
Government workers21.6%
89th
U.S. 14.5% · PA 11.5%138th of 1,704 in PA
Homeownership rate78.2%
74th
U.S. 65.2% · PA 69.3%941st of 1,698 in PA
Healthcare workers11.3%
74th
U.S. 9.7% · PA 11.5%723rd of 1,704 in PA
Average commute27.6 min
60th
U.S. 26.4 min · PA 26.3 min700th of 1,596 in PA
Poverty rate10%
45th
U.S. 12.5% · PA 11.7%795th of 1,699 in PA
Income inequality (Gini)0.429
44th
U.S. 0.483 · PA 0.474621st of 1,697 in PA
Tech workers2.1%
35th
U.S. 3.8% · PA 3.6%663rd of 1,704 in PA
Uninsured rate4.2%
24th
U.S. 8.4% · PA 5.6%902nd of 1,705 in PA
Per capita income$29,802
18th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · PA $44,3551,360th of 1,707 in PA
Rent-burdened renters39.1%
14th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · PA 48.2%945th of 1,596 in PA
Median earnings per worker$35,956
11th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · PA $50,5991,521st of 1,693 in PA
Median home value$154,400
10th
U.S. $332,700 · PA $254,5001,161st of 1,628 in PA
Diversity index13.1
6th
U.S. 61.4 · PA 44.6961st of 1,707 in PA
Foreign-born residents1%
6th
U.S. 14.1% · PA 7.7%984th of 1,707 in PA
Median gross rent$731
4th
U.S. $1,413 · PA $1,2091,196th of 1,366 in PA
Median household income$38,125
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · PA $77,9711,582nd of 1,617 in PA
Bachelor's degree or higher10.6%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · PA 35.2%1,503rd of 1,706 in PA
Work from home3.1%
3rd
U.S. 15.1% · PA 15.6%1,478th of 1,704 in PA
Broadband access75%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · PA 89.7%1,553rd of 1,698 in PA
Population289
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · PA 13,018,6391,488th of 1,707 in PA
Population density3/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · PA 291/sq mi1,705th of 1,707 in PA
Residents under 187.6%
1st
U.S. 22% · PA 20.4%1,599th of 1,707 in PA
Self-employed workers2.1%
1st
U.S. 10% · PA 8.2%1,522nd of 1,704 in PA

Measure	15832	Cameron	PA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in PA
Median age	64	53	40.9	38.9	99th	35th of 1,707
Housing vacancy	78.4%	43.5%	9.2%	10.1%	99th	5th of 1,699
Residents 65 and older	44.3%	29.5%	19.5%	17.2%	99th	39th of 1,707
Unemployment rateWeakness	13.4%	7.8%	5.3%	5.2%	98th	82nd of 1,704
Veterans	14.2%	10.2%	6.1%	6.2%	97th	91st of 1,707
Government workers	21.6%	12.9%	11.5%	14.5%	89th	138th of 1,704
Homeownership rate	78.2%	72.4%	69.3%	65.2%	74th	941st of 1,698
Healthcare workers	11.3%	6.3%	11.5%	9.7%	74th	723rd of 1,704
Average commute	27.6 min	18.7 min	26.3 min	26.4 min	60th	700th of 1,596
Poverty rate	10%	13.5%	11.7%	12.5%	45th	795th of 1,699
Income inequality (Gini)	0.429	0.419	0.474	0.483	44th	621st of 1,697
Tech workers	2.1%	2.9%	3.6%	3.8%	35th	663rd of 1,704
Uninsured rate	4.2%	2.1%	5.6%	8.4%	24th	902nd of 1,705
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,802	$31,722	$44,355	$44,673	18th	1,360th of 1,707
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	39.1%	41.2%	48.2%	51.1%	14th	945th of 1,596
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,956	$40,489	$50,599	$49,666	11th	1,521st of 1,693
Median home value	$154,400	$88,900	$254,500	$332,700	10th	1,161st of 1,628
Diversity index	13.1	14.3	44.6	61.4	6th	961st of 1,707
Foreign-born residents	1%	0.9%	7.7%	14.1%	6th	984th of 1,707
Median gross rent	$731	$689	$1,209	$1,413	4th	1,196th of 1,366
Median household incomeWeakness	$38,125	$50,573	$77,971	$80,734	3rd	1,582nd of 1,617
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	10.6%	12.6%	35.2%	35.7%	3rd	1,503rd of 1,706
Work from home	3.1%	1.8%	15.6%	15.1%	3rd	1,478th of 1,704
Broadband accessWeakness	75%	84.1%	89.7%	91%	2nd	1,553rd of 1,698
Population	289	4,427	13,018,639	334,922,499	1st	1,488th of 1,707
Population density	3/sq mi	11/sq mi	291/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	1,705th of 1,707
Residents under 18	7.6%	16.9%	20.4%	22%	1st	1,599th of 1,707
Self-employed workers	2.1%	10.4%	8.2%	10%	1st	1,522nd of 1,704

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

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

24%

55–64

28%

65–74

16%

75+

Median age

Under 18

7.6%

65 and over

44.3%

Race and ethnicity

White93%
Black0%
Hispanic0.7%
Asian1%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

13.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

86.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

90%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.6%

Other

Households

Households: 156
Average household size: 1.9
Family households: 60.9%
Married couples: 52.6%
Living alone: 31.4%
Veterans (of adults): 14.2%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

21%

$25–50k

42%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

16%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

15832

$38,125

Cameron Co.

$50,573

Pennsylvania

$77,971

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,802

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

10%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.429

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

15832

$154,400

Cameron Co.

$88,900

Pennsylvania

$254,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

15832

$731

Cameron Co.

$689

Pennsylvania

$1,209

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

79%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

21%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 721
Owner-occupied: 78.2%
Vacant: 78.4%
Median year built: 1967
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 39.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 8.7%
Home value to income: 4.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

93%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

50%

20–29

13%

30–44

11%

45–59

60+

11%

Average commute

27.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

13.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

41.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

20%

Office and admin

19%

Management

11%

Healthcare

11%

Production

10%

Engineering and science

Transportation and moving

Food service

Sales

Business and finance

Computer and math

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

27%

Construction

14%

Public administration

11%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

10%

Arts and recreation

Health care and social assistance

Retail

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Agriculture and mining

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$35,956

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

2.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

21.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	15832	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$46,250	$74,888
Service	$13,750	$26,804
Sales and office	$35,156	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$36,250	$49,199
Production and transportation	$48,750	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

57%

Some college

18%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 95.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 75%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 49.4%
No internet access: 21.8%
Without health insurance: 4.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Driftwood
State: Pennsylvania
County: Cameron County
Center point: 41.3565° N, 78.1973° W
Land area: 112 sq mi
Water area: 0.8 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

15832 spans 2 counties

Cameron County89% of land
Elk County11% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Driftwood2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 15832

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
15861	Sinnamahoning, PA	8.4 mi	84	$68,750	$147,500
15821	Benezett, PA	10 mi	74	$55,313	$170,300
15868	Weedville, PA	12 mi	1,435	$70,395	$112,200
15834	Emporium, PA	12 mi	4,015	$50,609	$87,400
17778	Westport, PA	12 mi	74	$56,250	$156,900
16871	Pottersdale, PA	14 mi	47	$51,250	$164,600
16836	Frenchville, PA	15 mi	1,057	$62,841	$131,700
15827	Byrnedale, PA	17 mi	301	$83,125	$73,800
15841	Force, PA	17 mi	226	$31,071	$54,500
15857	Saint Marys, PA	18 mi	12,736	$67,662	$150,100
17764	Renovo, PA	19 mi	2,361	$41,173	$83,800
16850	Lecontes Mills, PA · PO box	19 mi	—	—	—

Questions about 15832

What city is zip code 15832?

15832 is assigned to Driftwood, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 15832 in?

15832 is mostly in Cameron County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 15832?

About 289 people live in 15832, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 15832 in?

15832 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 15832?

The median household income in 15832 is $38,125.

What zip codes are near 15832?

The closest zip codes to 15832 are 15861, 15821, 15868, 15834, 17778.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 15832, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.