City

Shelocta, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Armstrong County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥2,689Population
💰$81,544Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂49.7Median Age
🏠$161,400Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓29.6%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 22% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.1%Hispanic: 1.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.5%Race
White96.1%
Hispanic1.3%
Asian0.2%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
32%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads29.6% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 22% above avg
No HS Diploma15 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,050 (52.1%)
Some College172 (8.5%)
Associates182 (9%)
Bachelors237 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree360 (17.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 52.1%Some College: 8.5%Associates: 9%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 17.9%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad52.1%
Some College8.5%
Associates9.0%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate17.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.8%Renter: 14.2%Tenure
Owner85.8%
Renter14.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,544 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$161,400 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$771/mo
Total Housing Units1,367
Vacant Units138

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
58%
About Shelocta, PA

Shelocta is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Armstrong County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,689 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.7 years.

Economically, Shelocta is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,544 is near the national average. Approximately 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Shelocta is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $161,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $771 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shelocta is moderately educated. 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.06%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shelocta
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15774 2,689 $81,544 $161,400 $771 6.0% 29.6% 85.8%