City

Force, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Elk County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥188Population
💰$27,386Median HH Income▼ 64% below avg
🎂55.6Median Age
🏠$48,000Median Home Value▼ 83% below avg
🎓40.4%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 33.5% Female 66.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.9%Hispanic: 2.1%Race
White97.9%
Hispanic2.1%

Age Breakdown

5–17
36%
25–44
4%
45–64
40%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty1.6% ▼ 84% below avg
College Grads40.4% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate62 (59.6%)
Bachelors42 (40.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 59.6%Bachelors: 40.4%Edu
HS Grad59.6%
Bachelors40.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.5%Renter: 16.5%Tenure
Owner83.5%
Renter16.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
59%
$50k–$100k
34%
$150k–$200k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$27,386 ▼ 64% below avg
Median Home Value$48,000 ▼ 83% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units113
Vacant Units22

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
64%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
66%
15–30 min
26%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
6%
2000+
89%
About Force, PA

Force is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Elk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 188 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.6 years.

Economically, Force is a lower-income community. The median household income of $27,386 is well below the national average. Approximately 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Force is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $48,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 83.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Force is well-educated. 40.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in Force
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15841 188 $27,386 $48,000 0.0% 40.4% 83.5%