| City: | Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Somerset County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:10:09 PM |
| Population: | 302 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 582 / 814 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.0373, -79.2467 |
| Land Area: | 4.417 sq mi |
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Hidden Valley is a small ski resort community in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, where seasonal residents far outnumber the year-round population. Of the 1,091 housing units here, 882 sit vacant most of the year waiting for winter weekends and vacation getaways. Only 302 people call this place home permanently.
The post office maintains 197 PO Boxes for a community of 174 occupied households. That's 1.13 boxes per household because seasonal homeowners keep boxes year-round, ski club members need winter mail access, and vacation rental managers handle mail for multiple properties. Rural carrier route delivery reaches homes scattered across 4.6 square miles of wooded hillside terrain.
Street names tell the story of a purpose-built resort. Snowfield Drive, Powder Ridge Road, Nordic Way, and Summit Drive map a landscape designed for skiing. Other roads reference the natural setting: Eagles Ridge, Lake View Drive, Greenfield Terrace. The community includes 34 distinct streets despite its small permanent population.
This isn't a typical retirement community, though the median age of 60 suggests older seasonal residents. Year-round residents tend to be highly educated (89.5% hold bachelor's degrees or higher) with median household incomes around $80,625. Median home values reach $454,200. Most year-round residents own their homes (160 owner-occupied vs 14 renter-occupied units).
The 80.8% seasonal vacancy rate defines Hidden Valley's character. Population swells dramatically during ski season, then drops to a quiet skeleton crew the rest of the year. The post office serves this rhythm, handling package deliveries for second homeowners, forwarding mail during off-seasons, and managing the logistics of a community that transforms with the snow.
Primary City Name: Hidden Valley, PA 15502
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Classification Note: While this ZIP code is classified as PO Box only in USPS records, rural carrier delivery is available to homes throughout the community.
Street names emphasize the ski resort character (Snowfield, Powder Ridge, Nordic) combined with topographic references (Summit, Ridge variations) and natural features.
ZIP Code 15502 has 302 residents and 174 households (average 1.74 persons per household). The median age is 60.0 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.6% male and 47.4% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (97.0%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Other / Two or More Races (2.0%, lower than the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3%, 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: | 302Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 113Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 351Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 68.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $80,694Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 174Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $528,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.74Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.20Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 139 | 128 | 117 | 128 | 130 | 99 | 127 | 136 | 109 | 64 | 113 | 82 | 86 | 113 |
| Decennial Census | 191 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 302 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 60
Male Median Age: 59.4
Female Median Age: 61.3
| 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 | 2 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 25 | 12 | 17 | 7 | 2 |
| Female | 7 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 4 | 1 |
| Total | 9 | 20 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 19 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 23 | 19 | 34 | 45 | 28 | 30 | 11 | 3 |
| White: | 293 | 97.67% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.33% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 6 | 2.00% |
| Total: | 300 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 159 | 52.65% | 59.4 years |
| Females: | 143 | 47.35% | 61.3 years |
| Total: | 302 | 100% | 60.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 101 | 89.38% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 4 | 3.54% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 8 | 7.08% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 7.08% |
| Total Population: | 113 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 105 | 92.92% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 8 | 7.08% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $80,694, which is closely matches the national median ($80,734), is down $19,514 (19.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $80,694. Family households earn a median of $87,813 versus $60,625 for nonfamily households (a difference of $27,188). 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 stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 40.7%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (80.4%).
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 | $100,208 | $101,053 | $103,750 | $105,329 | $105,800 | $101,250 | $89,722 | $90,972 | $0 | $93,056 | $55,556 | $58,500 | $80,625 | $80,694 |
| Median Family Income | $101,250 | $119,375 | $150,625 | $98,750 | $99,722 | $101,250 | $88,889 | $90,972 | $72,500 | $93,194 | $57,083 | $83,472 | $82,000 | $87,813 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $100,208 | $100,855 | $103,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $60,625 |
| Median Male Income | $41,042 | $40,833 | $41,339 | $44,375 | $0 | $0 | $93,214 | $95,893 | $96,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $41,042 | $41,053 | $41,063 | $44,934 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 46 | 40.71% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 67 | 59.29% |
| Total: | 113 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 37 | 80.43% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 9 | 19.57% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 46 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $528,400, which is considerably higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $222,500 (72.74%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $354,800. 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 85.07% (61.40% with a mortgage, 38.60% free-and-clear) and renters 14.93% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 93.79%, which is much higher than 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 | $305,900 | $265,000 | $275,000 | $287,500 | $268,800 | $333,300 | $198,200 | $187,500 | $173,600 | $163,900 | $277,500 | $370,000 | $454,200 | $528,400 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 10 | 100.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 10 | 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): | 35 | 52.24% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 22 | 32.84% |
| Renter Occupied: | 10 | 14.93% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 67 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 67 | 6.21% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 1,012 | 93.79% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,079 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 875 | 81.09% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 204 | 18.91% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,079 | 100% |
In 2024, 77.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 99.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 69.00%, 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 college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, 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: | 1 | 0.88% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 11 | 9.73% |
| Some college, no degree: | 13 | 11.50% |
| Associate's degree: | 1 | 0.88% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 38 | 33.63% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 49 | 43.36% |
| Total: | 113 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 112 | 99.12% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 87 | 76.99% |
| Private Insurance: | 91 | 53.85% |
| Public Insurance: | 78 | 46.15% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 169 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 169 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 10 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 10 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 15502 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 145 people with an annual payroll of $2,851,000. USPS data shows 202 residential mailboxes and 3 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 202Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 3Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,220Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 199Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $742,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,851,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 145Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 15502 is located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, within the Somerset, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 43740) and Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 77,742 people, about 0.39% of whom live in ZIP Code 15502. It covers 4.417 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.009 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Somerset, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 43740Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 77,742Source: Census |
| MSA: | Johnstown, PA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 4.417 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.009 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 15502 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 February 1, 2026.