City

Garrett, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Somerset County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥1,096Population
💰$51,827Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂49.0Median Age
🏠$105,400Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓13.0%College Grads▼ 66% below avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.9% Female 46.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.2%Asian: 0.5%Other: 4.4%Race
White95.2%
Asian0.5%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
17%
45–64
33%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads13.0% ▼ 66% below avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.4%)
HS Graduate547 (72%)
Some College57 (7.5%)
Associates54 (7.1%)
Bachelors30 (3.9%)
Graduate Degree69 (9.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 72%Some College: 7.5%Associates: 7.1%Bachelors: 3.9%Graduate: 9.1%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad72.0%
Some College7.5%
Associates7.1%
Bachelors3.9%
Graduate9.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.3%Renter: 8.7%Tenure
Owner91.3%
Renter8.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,827 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$105,400 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$746/mo
Total Housing Units523
Vacant Units74

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
65%
About Garrett, PA

Garrett is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Somerset County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,096 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49 years.

Economically, Garrett is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,827 is below the national average. Approximately 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Garrett is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $105,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $746 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Garrett is less-educated. 13.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.16%).

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

ZIP Codes in Garrett
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15542 1,096 $51,827 $105,400 $746 5.8% 13.0% 91.3%