| City: | Gray, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Somerset County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 12:47:47 AM |
| Population: | 235 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 582 / 814 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.1377, -79.0927 |
| Land Area: | 0.518 sq mi |
| Quick Link: |
Gray is a small rural community in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, where PO Boxes are the only option for mail delivery. With 94 PO Boxes serving 102 households, nearly every residence relies on the post office for mail access. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative carrier delivery available despite the community's established street grid.
The town spans just 0.33 square miles and has a population of 235. Street names follow a traditional numbered pattern (East and West 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Streets), indicating an established community layout. However, the postal classification means residents pick up mail at the post office rather than receiving it at their homes. One rural route serves the surrounding area beyond the town center.
Gray's residents are predominantly homeowners (86% of the 102 occupied housing units) with a median household income of $86,940. The median age of 47.5 suggests a mature, stable community. About 27% of workers work from home, a notable percentage for a rural area. The community sits in the Johnstown metropolitan area, with municipalities like Elim and Westmont 13-14 miles away.
To mail something to Gray, addresses must include a PO Box number. The format is: PO Box [number], Gray, PA 15544. Street addresses aren't valid for mail delivery in this ZIP code, even though numbered streets exist. This reflects the community's classification as a PO Box Only Zone, where the post office has served as the central mail distribution point since before October 2004.
Traditional numbered street grid (East/West 1st through 4th Streets) indicates established town layout, though mail delivery is PO Box only.
ZIP Code 15544 has 235 residents and 102 households (average 2.30 persons per household). The median age is 47.5 years, older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.4% male and 50.6% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.9%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (98.7%, 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: | 235Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 382Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 453.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $86,940Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 102Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $114,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.30Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.15Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 123 | 134 | 151 | 147 | 186 | 179 | 146 | 128 | 118 | 102 | 131 | 223 | 382 |
| Decennial Census | 264 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 235 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 47.5
Male Median Age: 39.5
Female Median Age: 48.1
| 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 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 21 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Total | 14 | 19 | 21 | 4 | 16 | 3 | 19 | 9 | 3 | 22 | 32 | 15 | 15 | 24 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 3 |
| White: | 232 | 100.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 232 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 116 | 49.36% | 39.5 years |
| Females: | 119 | 50.64% | 48.1 years |
| Total: | 235 | 100% | 47.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 382 | 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: | 382 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 382 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $86,940, which is much higher than the state median ($76,081), is up $13,502 (18.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $86,940. Family households earn a median of $85,298 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $85,298). By gender, male median income is $64,471 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($54,031), with a current gap of $64,471 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 85.3%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (62.8%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (29.2%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $73,438 | $72,778 | $31,184 | $29,830 | $28,542 | $28,375 | $29,561 | $36,875 | $0 | $63,065 | $66,181 | $80,272 | $86,940 |
| Median Family Income | $54,583 | $27,000 | $0 | $28,750 | $27,656 | $28,375 | $29,561 | $36,875 | $0 | $63,065 | $66,181 | $74,188 | $85,298 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $87,981 | $90,370 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $65,096 | $47,361 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $61,512 | $64,471 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $23,287 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 308 | 85.32% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 53 | 14.68% |
| Total: | 361 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 16 | 5.19% |
| Service: | 77 | 25.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 90 | 29.22% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 60 | 19.48% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 65 | 21.10% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 308 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $114,700, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $50,500 (78.66%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $46,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,162), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 88.15% (88.24% with a mortgage, 11.76% free-and-clear) and renters 11.85% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $64,200 | $64,100 | $62,800 | $56,900 | $58,100 | $55,300 | $55,300 | $61,800 | $68,700 | $107,900 | $107,000 | $116,700 | $114,700 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 16 | 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: | 16 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 105 | 77.78% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 14 | 10.37% |
| Renter Occupied: | 16 | 11.85% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 135 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 135 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 135 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 121 | 89.63% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 14 | 10.37% |
| Total Housing Units: | 135 | 100% |
In 2023, 19.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 2.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (63.16%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (27.30%), 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 171 | 61.96% |
| Some college, no degree: | 50 | 18.12% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 34 | 12.32% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 21 | 7.61% |
| Total: | 276 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 276 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 55 | 19.93% |
| Private Insurance: | 300 | 72.64% |
| Public Insurance: | 102 | 24.70% |
| No Insurance: | 11 | 2.66% |
| Total: | 413 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 402 | 97.34% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % 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% |
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 | 15.79% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 12 | 21.05% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 36 | 63.16% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 57 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 9 | 15.79% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 57 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 15544 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: | 92Source: 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 15544 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 73,255 people, about 0.32% of whom live in ZIP Code 15544. It covers 0.518 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Somerset, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 43740Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 73,255Source: Census |
| MSA: | Johnstown, PA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.518 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | 4230628Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Gray CDP; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 15544 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 January 1, 2026.