City

Saint Marys, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Elk County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥12,825Population
💰$64,894Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂49.8Median Age
🏠$144,600Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓32.4%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊8.4%Unemployment▲ 71% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 1.7%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.2%Race
White93.3%
Hispanic1.6%
Black1.7%
Asian0.3%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads32.4% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment8.4% ▲ 71% above avg
No HS Diploma53 (0.6%)
HS Graduate4,768 (51.2%)
Some College830 (8.9%)
Associates644 (6.9%)
Bachelors1,099 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree1,922 (20.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 51.2%Some College: 8.9%Associates: 6.9%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 20.6%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad51.2%
Some College8.9%
Associates6.9%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate20.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76%Renter: 24%Tenure
Owner76.0%
Renter24.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,894 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$144,600 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$756/mo
Total Housing Units6,266
Vacant Units519

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
65%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
58%
About Saint Marys, PA

Saint Marys is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Elk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,825 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.8 years.

Economically, Saint Marys is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,894 is near the national average. Approximately 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Saint Marys is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $144,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $756 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Saint Marys is moderately educated. 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Saint Marys
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15857 12,825 $64,894 $144,600 $756 8.4% 32.4% 76.0%