City

Bedford, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Bedford County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥10,865Population
💰$62,679Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂52.1Median Age
🏠$197,900Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓34.4%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.3%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 1.3%Asian: 0.9%Other: 1.8%Race
White95.3%
Hispanic0.7%
Black1.3%
Asian0.9%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty7.5% ▼ 25% below avg
College Grads34.4% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma100 (1.2%)
HS Graduate3,012 (37.6%)
Some College990 (12.4%)
Associates1,151 (14.4%)
Bachelors927 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree1,826 (22.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 37.6%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 22.8%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad37.6%
Some College12.4%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate22.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.4%Renter: 26.6%Tenure
Owner73.4%
Renter26.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
26%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,679 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$197,900 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$805/mo
Total Housing Units5,752
Vacant Units804

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
60%
About Bedford, PA

Bedford is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Bedford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,865 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.1 years.

Economically, Bedford is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,679 is below the national average. Approximately 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bedford is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $197,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $805 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bedford is moderately educated. 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.33%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bedford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15522 10,865 $62,679 $197,900 $805 3.9% 34.4% 73.4%