City

Somerset, PA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Somerset County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥18,575Population
💰$55,797Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂46.1Median Age
🏠$162,300Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓25.9%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.2% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.8%Hispanic: 2%Black: 7.1%Asian: 1.2%Other: 1.8%Race
White87.8%
Hispanic2.0%
Black7.1%
Asian1.2%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
6%
25–44
29%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.1 yrs
Avg HH Size-9.47
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads25.9% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma185 (1.4%)
HS Graduate6,107 (46.3%)
Some College2,220 (16.8%)
Associates1,280 (9.7%)
Bachelors989 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree2,401 (18.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 46.3%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 9.7%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 18.2%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad46.3%
Some College16.8%
Associates9.7%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate18.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.9%Renter: 30.2%Tenure
Owner69.9%
Renter30.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,797 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$162,300 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$731/mo
Total Housing Units7,656
Vacant Units1,010

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
59%
About Somerset, PA

Somerset is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Somerset County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 18,575 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.07 years.

Economically, Somerset is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,797 is below the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Somerset is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $162,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $731 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Somerset is moderately educated. 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.77%).

Somerset, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Somerset
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15501 16,447 $55,797 $162,300 $731 3.8% 28.7% 69.9%