15522 Zip Code Profile

15522 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Bedford, Pennsylvania. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $51,647/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 15522 is $41,318.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 15522 earn an average of $31,384/year. Women earn only $18,415/year.

5,482 people in 15522 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 15522? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 22.1 minutes.

The median age here is 47. There are 5,943 men and 6,093 women. The median age for men is 45 while for women the median age is 49.

To give you a sense of the community, 7,737 people (out of the 12,036 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 5,259 homes, and 481 businesses every day. 162 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

15522 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 40 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Bursa, Turkey!) and -79 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,179 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 12,036
• White Population: 11,738
• Black Population: 179
• Hispanic Population: 166
• Asian Population: 85
• Hawaiian Population: 2
• Indian Population: 45
• Male Population: 5,943
• Female Population: 6,093
• Median Age: 47
• Median Age of Males: 45
• Median Age of Females: 49

• Geography

• Region: Northeast
• Division: Middle Atlantic
• State: Pennsylvania
• County: Bedford
• City: Bedford
• Longitude: -78.5
• Latitude: 40.0
• Elevation: 1,179 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 814

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 5,243
• Drive alone: 4,465
• Carpool: 548
• Public transit: 2
• Ride bikes or walk: 162


• Average commute time: 22.1 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 304
•    5 - 9: 990
•    10 - 14: 1,239
•    15 - 19: 793
•    20 - 24: 597
•    25 - 29: 168
•    30 - 34: 327
•    35 - 39: 65
•    40 - 44: 97
•    45 - 59: 300
•    60 - 89: 166
•    90 plus: 197

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $128,300
• Average Annual Household Income: $38,038
• Businesses: 432
• Employees: 6,437
• Annual Payroll: $194,472,000
• Average Family Income: $51,647
• Median Family Income: $33,769
• Average Income for Men: $31,384
• Average Income for Women: $18,415

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 09
• Congressional District Land Area: 7159.0
• Sr Senator: Patrick J. Toomey (R)
• Jr Senator: Robert P., Jr. Casey (D)
• US House Representative: Bill Shuster (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 009
• State FIPS Code: 42

• Downtown Bedford Farmers Market

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Primary Schools

Bedford El Sch

3639 Business Route 220

Bedford, PA 15522

(814) 623-4221

Middle Schools

Bedford Ms

440 E Watson St

Bedford, PA 15522

(814) 623-4200

High Schools

Bedford Shs

330 E John St

Bedford, PA 15522

(814) 623-4250