City

Wilcox, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Elk County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥1,239Population
💰$58,750Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂50.4Median Age
🏠$106,800Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓28.4%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 30% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.8% Female 45.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.7%Hispanic: 0.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.9%Race
White97.7%
Hispanic0.3%
Asian0.2%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
10%
18–24
3%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty12.6% ▲ 26% above avg
College Grads28.4% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 30% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (1.7%)
HS Graduate539 (56.2%)
Some College89 (9.3%)
Associates43 (4.5%)
Bachelors76 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree196 (20.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 56.2%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 4.5%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 20.4%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad56.2%
Some College9.3%
Associates4.5%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate20.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.7%Renter: 7.3%Tenure
Owner92.7%
Renter7.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,750 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$106,800 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$617/mo
Total Housing Units965
Vacant Units429

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
62%
About Wilcox, PA

Wilcox is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Elk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,239 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.4 years.

Economically, Wilcox is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,750 is below the national average. Approximately 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Wilcox is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $106,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $617 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wilcox is moderately educated. 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wilcox
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15870 1,239 $58,750 $106,800 $617 3.4% 28.4% 92.7%