City

Alum Bank, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Bedford County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥1,961Population
💰$57,353Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂45.1Median Age
🏠$192,700Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓20.0%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 81% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.7%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 0.3%Other: 0.8%Race
White98.7%
Hispanic0.2%
Black0.3%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
12%
18–24
11%
25–44
20%
45–64
33%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty18.8% ▲ 88% above avg
College Grads20.0% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 81% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.9%)
HS Graduate701 (56.4%)
Some College139 (11.2%)
Associates144 (11.6%)
Bachelors104 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree145 (11.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 56.4%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 11.7%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad56.4%
Some College11.2%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate11.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.3%Renter: 8.7%Tenure
Owner91.3%
Renter8.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,353 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$192,700 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,056/mo
Total Housing Units798
Vacant Units64

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Alum Bank, PA

Alum Bank is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Bedford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,961 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.1 years.

Economically, Alum Bank is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,353 is below the national average. Approximately 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Alum Bank is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $192,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,056 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alum Bank is less-educated. 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.73%).

Alum Bank, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Alum Bank
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15521 1,961 $57,353 $192,700 $1,056 0.9% 20.0% 91.3%