City

Kersey, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Elk County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥3,361Population
💰$77,917Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂47.1Median Age
🏠$160,400Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓38.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.0% Female 44.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.1%Black: 0.7%Asian: 1.2%Other: 0.9%Race
White97.1%
Black0.7%
Asian1.2%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
20%
45–64
32%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty6.1% ▼ 39% below avg
College Grads38.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
No HS Diploma48 (2.1%)
HS Graduate956 (41.5%)
Some College160 (6.9%)
Associates265 (11.5%)
Bachelors381 (16.5%)
Graduate Degree495 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 41.5%Some College: 6.9%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 16.5%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad41.5%
Some College6.9%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors16.5%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.7%Renter: 18.3%Tenure
Owner81.7%
Renter18.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,917 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$160,400 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$659/mo
Total Housing Units1,507
Vacant Units101

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
62%
About Kersey, PA

Kersey is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Elk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,361 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.1 years.

Economically, Kersey is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,917 is near the national average. Approximately 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Kersey is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $160,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $659 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kersey is moderately educated. 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.14%).

Kersey, PA offers residents above-average earning potential within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Kersey
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15846 3,361 $77,917 $160,400 $659 2.8% 38.0% 81.7%