City

Meyersdale, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Somerset County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥5,551Population
💰$65,821Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂44.4Median Age
🏠$128,800Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓28.8%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.4%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 0.2%Other: 1.8%Race
White97.4%
Hispanic0.6%
Black0.2%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty12.9% ▲ 29% above avg
College Grads28.8% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
No HS Diploma63 (1.9%)
HS Graduate1,734 (51.2%)
Some College324 (9.6%)
Associates288 (8.5%)
Bachelors399 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree576 (17%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 51.2%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 8.5%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 17%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad51.2%
Some College9.6%
Associates8.5%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate17.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.3%Renter: 20.7%Tenure
Owner79.3%
Renter20.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,821 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$128,800 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$681/mo
Total Housing Units2,597
Vacant Units518

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
64%
About Meyersdale, PA

Meyersdale is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Somerset County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,551 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.4 years.

Economically, Meyersdale is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,821 is near the national average. Approximately 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Meyersdale is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $128,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $681 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Meyersdale is moderately educated. 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.42%).

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

ZIP Codes in Meyersdale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15552 5,551 $65,821 $128,800 $681 2.4% 28.8% 79.3%