City

Ernest, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Indiana County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥368Population
💰$68,750Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂37.3Median Age
🏠$81,000Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓41.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 21% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.8%Hispanic: 1.4%Other: 4.9%Race
White93.8%
Hispanic1.4%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
5%
25–44
32%
45–64
25%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads41.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 21% above avg
HS Graduate87 (37.7%)
Some College27 (11.7%)
Associates22 (9.5%)
Bachelors21 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree74 (32%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.7%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 9.5%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 32%Edu
HS Grad37.7%
Some College11.7%
Associates9.5%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate32.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.5%Renter: 27.5%Tenure
Owner72.5%
Renter27.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
77%
$100k–$150k
6%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,750 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$81,000 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$929/mo
Total Housing Units148
Vacant Units10

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
2%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
88%
About Ernest, PA

Ernest is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Indiana County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 368 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.3 years.

Economically, Ernest is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,750 is near the national average. Approximately 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Ernest is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $81,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $929 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ernest is well-educated. 41.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.75%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ernest
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15739 368 $68,750 $81,000 $929 5.9% 41.1% 72.5%