Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
| Below Poverty | 9.0% ▼ 10% below avg |
| College Grads | 33.7% ▼ 13% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.3% ▲ 28% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 181 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 10,184 (47.3%) |
| Some College | 2,194 (10.2%) |
| Associates | 1,727 (8%) |
| Bachelors | 2,809 (13.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,419 (20.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,669 ▼ 15% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $127,391 ▼ 54% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $697/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 16,280 |
| Vacant Units | 2,847 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Elk County is located in Pennsylvania and encompasses 14 ZIP codes spanning 14 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 30,578 residents. With a median age of 48.23, it is a mature county.
Elk County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $64,669 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.3%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 9.0% is near the national average.
Housing in Elk County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $127,391 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $696. Homeownership rates are high at 78.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Elk County are primarily White (94.83%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Elk County, PA is a solidly middle-class area in Pennsylvania. The 14 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15821 | Benezett | 64 | $48,750 | $152,500 | — | 14.7% | 25.8% |
| 15823 | Brockport | 1,289 | $62,695 | $140,500 | $653 | 4.0% | 28.9% |
| 15827 | Byrnedale | 345 | $72,000 | $76,500 | — | 8.5% | 37.4% |
| 15841 | Force | 188 | $27,386 | $48,000 | — | 0.0% | 40.4% |
| 16734 | James City | 176 | $64,028 | $53,900 | $1,068 | 6.8% | 10.4% |
| 15845 | Johnsonburg | 3,109 | $65,000 | $74,700 | $673 | 7.8% | 34.3% |
| 15846 | Kersey | 3,361 | $77,917 | $160,400 | $659 | 2.8% | 38.0% |
| 15853 | Ridgway | 6,330 | $60,380 | $108,000 | $640 | 4.5% | 36.4% |
| 15857 | Saint Marys | 12,825 | $64,894 | $144,600 | $756 | 8.4% | 32.4% |
| 15868 | Weedville | 1,596 | $61,042 | $132,000 | $631 | 4.6% | 34.3% |
| 15870 | Wilcox | 1,239 | $58,750 | $106,800 | $617 | 3.4% | 28.4% |