City

Schellsburg, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Bedford County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥2,407Population
💰$68,299Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$230,300Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓25.8%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊0.1%Unemployment▼ 98% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.5% Female 55.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.1%Hispanic: 5.7%Black: 0.6%Other: 0.9%Race
White92.1%
Hispanic5.7%
Black0.6%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads25.8% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment0.1% ▼ 98% below avg
No HS Diploma21 (1.3%)
HS Graduate879 (54.7%)
Some College164 (10.2%)
Associates129 (8%)
Bachelors119 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree296 (18.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 54.7%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 8%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 18.4%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad54.7%
Some College10.2%
Associates8.0%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate18.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.8%Renter: 25.2%Tenure
Owner74.8%
Renter25.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,299 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$230,300 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,017/mo
Total Housing Units1,128
Vacant Units155

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
8%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Schellsburg, PA

Schellsburg is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Bedford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,407 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Schellsburg is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,299 is near the national average. Approximately 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Schellsburg is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $230,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,017 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Schellsburg is moderately educated. 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Schellsburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15559 2,407 $68,299 $230,300 $1,017 0.1% 25.8% 74.8%