City

Punxsutawney, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥14,136Population
💰$49,907Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂43.0Median Age
🏠$125,700Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓30.1%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.2%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 0.2%Other: 1.7%Race
White97.2%
Hispanic0.4%
Black0.2%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

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

Key Indicators

Median Age43.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty18.8% ▲ 88% above avg
College Grads30.1% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 10% below avg
No HS Diploma28 (0.3%)
HS Graduate4,391 (49%)
Some College1,172 (13.1%)
Associates677 (7.6%)
Bachelors930 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree1,764 (19.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 49%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 7.6%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 19.7%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad49.0%
Some College13.1%
Associates7.6%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate19.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.4%Renter: 29.6%Tenure
Owner70.4%
Renter29.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,907 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$125,700 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$823/mo
Total Housing Units6,718
Vacant Units841

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
61%
About Punxsutawney, PA

Punxsutawney is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,136 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43 years.

Economically, Punxsutawney is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,907 is below the national average. Approximately 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Punxsutawney is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $125,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $823 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Punxsutawney is moderately educated. 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.2%).

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

ZIP Codes in Punxsutawney
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15767 14,136 $49,907 $125,700 $823 4.4% 30.1% 70.4%