City

Falls Creek, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥1,807Population
💰$55,125Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂45.2Median Age
🏠$118,900Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓32.4%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 11% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.2%Black: 1.8%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.4%Race
White94.2%
Black1.8%
Asian0.5%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads32.4% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 11% below avg
HS Graduate568 (46.1%)
Some College123 (10%)
Associates143 (11.6%)
Bachelors114 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree285 (23.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 46.1%Some College: 10%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 23.1%Edu
HS Grad46.1%
Some College10.0%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate23.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.2%Renter: 23.8%Tenure
Owner76.2%
Renter23.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,125 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$118,900 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$960/mo
Total Housing Units950
Vacant Units176

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
58%
About Falls Creek, PA

Falls Creek is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,807 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.2 years.

Economically, Falls Creek is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,125 is below the national average. Approximately 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Falls Creek is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $960 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Falls Creek is moderately educated. 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.24%).

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

ZIP Codes in Falls Creek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15840 1,807 $55,125 $118,900 $960 4.4% 32.4% 76.2%