City

Boswell, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Somerset County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥3,625Population
💰$52,955Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂47.6Median Age
🏠$122,900Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓30.3%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.8%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.5%Other: 0.8%Race
White97.8%
Hispanic0.8%
Black0.1%
Asian0.5%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
30%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty14.9% ▲ 49% above avg
College Grads30.3% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,248 (52%)
Some College123 (5.1%)
Associates287 (12%)
Bachelors306 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree421 (17.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 52%Some College: 5.1%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 17.5%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad52.0%
Some College5.1%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate17.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.8%Renter: 22.2%Tenure
Owner77.8%
Renter22.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,955 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$122,900 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$680/mo
Total Housing Units1,907
Vacant Units279

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
59%
About Boswell, PA

Boswell is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Somerset County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,625 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.6 years.

Economically, Boswell is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,955 is below the national average. Approximately 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Boswell is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $122,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $680 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Boswell is moderately educated. 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.82%).

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

ZIP Codes in Boswell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15531 3,625 $52,955 $122,900 $680 2.4% 30.3% 77.8%