| City: | Jacobs Creek, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Westmoreland County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:09:31 PM |
| Population: | 154 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 724 / 878 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.1345, -79.7293 |
| Land Area: | 0.954 sq mi |
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Jacobs Creek sits along the Youghiogheny River in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, about 35 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative to mail pickup at the local post office. With 60 PO Boxes serving 58 households, nearly every home in the community has one.
The street names tell the story of a western Pennsylvania coal and rail town. Railroad Street and Eureka Hill Road point to the area's industrial past, while Main Street, Church Street, and River Road form the core of this compact community. The entire ZIP covers just over one square mile.
Residents here are working-class and long-rooted. All 154 people were born in the United States. The median household income is $44,348, and the typical home is valued at $81,600. Homeownership runs high at 93%, with only 4 renter-occupied units. A striking number of workers (about 35 of the employed population) carpool to work, and many work in transportation, warehousing, or utilities.
At median age 39, Jacobs Creek isn't a retirement community or a young starter neighborhood. It's a place where families have stayed. The population-to-household ratio of 2.66 suggests typical family-sized homes, and the 14 vacant housing units (out of 72 total) indicate some properties sitting empty in this rural corner of the Pittsburgh metro.
Street names reflect coal-era industrial heritage and the river valley geography.
ZIP Code 15448 has 154 residents and 58 households (average 2.66 persons per household). The median age is 39.0 years, slightly younger than the state (41.0) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.1% male and 51.9% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (87.0%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.0%, much lower than the state average of 10.9% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 154Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 150Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 161.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $47,011Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 58Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $81,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.66Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.78Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 386 | 407 | 309 | 176 | 165 | 230 | 263 | 316 | 218 | 234 | 190 | 204 | 154 | 150 |
| Decennial Census | 192 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 154 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 39
Male Median Age: 50
Female Median Age: 37
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| Female | 4 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 10 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 22 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 26 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 4 |
| White: | 134 | 100.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 134 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 74 | 48.05% | 50.0 years |
| Females: | 80 | 51.95% | 37.0 years |
| Total: | 154 | 100% | 39.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 150 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 150 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 150 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $47,011, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $17,402 (58.8%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,306. Family households earn a median of $75,114 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $75,114). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 79.4%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 19.6%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (50.0%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $29,609 | $23,750 | $20,625 | $15,982 | $18,750 | $0 | $58,000 | $63,707 | $63,317 | $64,028 | $53,938 | $55,938 | $44,348 | $47,011 |
| Median Family Income | $63,708 | $65,385 | $66,786 | $42,500 | $0 | $74,583 | $60,278 | $63,707 | $63,317 | $65,938 | $67,031 | $71,146 | $57,500 | $75,114 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $2,499 | $2,499 | $13,269 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $45,795 | $49,803 | $65,759 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $51,250 | $53,750 | $56,438 | $57,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 90 | 63.83% |
| Unemployed: | 22 | 15.60% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 29 | 20.57% |
| Total: | 141 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 33 | 36.67% |
| Sales and Office: | 45 | 50.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 12 | 13.33% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 90 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $81,500, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $15,400 (23.30%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $27,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (55.84% with a mortgage, 44.16% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 46.53%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $66,100 | $74,400 | $85,000 | $84,400 | $0 | $109,800 | $122,700 | $110,700 | $108,800 | $68,200 | $64,000 | $68,300 | $81,600 | $81,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 43 | 55.84% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 34 | 44.16% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 77 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 77 | 53.47% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 67 | 46.53% |
| Total Housing Units: | 144 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 144 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 144 | 100% |
In 2024, 6.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 93.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 28.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 28.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 64.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is kindergarten (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 9 | 6.38% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 68 | 48.23% |
| Some college, no degree: | 10 | 7.09% |
| Associate's degree: | 45 | 31.91% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9 | 6.38% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 141 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 132 | 93.62% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 9 | 6.38% |
| Private Insurance: | 43 | 23.76% |
| Public Insurance: | 96 | 53.04% |
| No Insurance: | 42 | 23.20% |
| Total: | 181 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 139 | 76.80% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 27.7% | 21.4% | 50.0% | 44.4% | 28.9% | 12.8% | 10.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 9 | 100.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 9 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 9 | 100.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 9 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 15448 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 60Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 15448 is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, within the Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 38300) and Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,356,285 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 15448. It covers 0.954 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.056 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Pittsburgh, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 38300Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 2,356,285Source: Census |
| MSA: | Pittsburgh, PA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.954 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.056 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 14Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 209.29 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 15448 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.