| City: | Jennerstown, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Somerset County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 12:47:51 AM |
| Population: | 402 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 582 / 814 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.1581, -79.0579 |
| Land Area: | 0.684 sq mi |
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Jennerstown is a small borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, with 402 residents living within less than one square mile. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no street delivery here or in the surrounding area.
The Jennerstown post office maintains 258 PO Boxes for 166 households, a 1.55 adoption rate that shows the post office serves more than just the immediate borough. People from surrounding rural areas use this post office as their regional mail access point. The ZIP includes both city carrier routes (2 records) and rural routes (88 records), typical of a small town surrounded by countryside.
With a median age of 47 years and 83% homeownership (137 of 166 occupied homes), this is an established working-class community. Median household income sits at $61,538, with median home values around $203,900. The community is 97% White (390 of 402 residents). One quarter of workers (25.5%) work from home, higher than the national average.
Streets like Pitt Street, Somerset Pike, and Lake Shore Drive form the core of the borough. Jenners Street hints at the town's namesake origins. The compact 0.92 square mile ZIP has 34 distinct street names serving a mix of older homes and newer development.
All mail for Jennerstown requires a PO Box. The format is:
PO Box [number]
Jennerstown, PA 15547Street names mix historic references (Pitt St, Jenners St), person names (James F Barron Dr), and local features (Lake Shore Dr).
ZIP Code 15547 has 402 residents and 166 households (average 2.42 persons per household). The median age is 47.0 years, older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 41.8% male and 58.2% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-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 Hispanic or Latino (2.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2%, 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: | 402Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 875Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 587.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $61,538Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 166Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $203,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.42Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.97Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 380 | 439 | 417 | 453 | 401 | 353 | 441 | 465 | 537 | 936 | 955 | 871 | 875 |
| Decennial Census | 504 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 402 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 47
Male Median Age: 40.7
Female Median Age: 51.3
| 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 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 22 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Female | 7 | 20 | 15 | 8 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 21 | 13 | 23 | 26 | 19 | 7 | 6 | 8 |
| Total | 13 | 31 | 26 | 17 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 24 | 7 | 24 | 22 | 38 | 48 | 32 | 13 | 10 | 9 |
| White: | 390 | 96.30% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.25% |
| Hispanic:* | 9 | 2.22% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 5 | 1.23% |
| Total: | 405 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 168 | 41.79% | 40.7 years |
| Females: | 234 | 58.21% | 51.3 years |
| Total: | 402 | 100% | 47.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 872 | 99.66% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 3 | 0.34% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 875 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 875 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $61,538, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $15,991 (35.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,324. Family households earn a median of $61,723 versus $34,479 for nonfamily households (a difference of $27,244). By gender, male median income is $49,343 and female is $37,233, which is considerably lower than the state female median ($54,031), with a current gap of $12,110 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 69.5%, which is notably higher than the state rate (62.8%). The unemployment rate is 6.2%, which is well above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (46.2%).
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 | $45,547 | $50,147 | $49,625 | $46,597 | $40,625 | $47,500 | $37,656 | $45,833 | $48,214 | $51,198 | $53,269 | $59,046 | $61,538 |
| Median Family Income | $51,500 | $61,250 | $60,357 | $54,625 | $49,219 | $64,545 | $42,500 | $51,125 | $50,192 | $51,555 | $53,209 | $59,028 | $61,723 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $28,750 | $32,292 | $31,607 | $26,250 | $20,000 | $41,250 | $35,208 | $34,375 | $38,333 | $41,875 | $41,875 | $31,875 | $34,479 |
| Median Male Income | $42,386 | $51,250 | $53,750 | $52,500 | $0 | $48,958 | $27,159 | $34,167 | $32,857 | $42,020 | $41,732 | $47,045 | $49,343 |
| Median Female Income | $34,375 | $36,202 | $35,978 | $35,938 | $0 | $36,429 | $31,875 | $36,875 | $33,125 | $32,052 | $32,125 | $34,712 | $37,233 |
| Employed: | 502 | 65.19% |
| Unemployed: | 33 | 4.29% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 235 | 30.52% |
| Total: | 770 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 139 | 27.69% |
| Service: | 54 | 10.76% |
| Sales and Office: | 25 | 4.98% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 52 | 10.36% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 232 | 46.22% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 502 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $203,900, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $102,200 (100.49%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $92,600. The median gross rent is $858, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $333 (63.43%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10. Of occupied housing, owners make up 81.78% (41.97% with a mortgage, 58.03% free-and-clear) and renters 18.22% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.61%, which is far higher than the state rate (9.42%).
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 | $101,700 | $102,800 | $112,000 | $103,400 | $104,000 | $125,900 | $97,900 | $99,300 | $111,300 | $170,100 | $180,300 | $183,800 | $203,900 |
| Less than $500: | 2 | 4.65% |
| $500 to $999: | 41 | 95.35% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 43 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $525 | $470 | $514 | $450 | $0 | $814 | $788 | $843 | $868 | $686 | $738 | $780 | $858 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 81 | 34.32% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 112 | 47.46% |
| Renter Occupied: | 43 | 18.22% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 236 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 236 | 88.39% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 31 | 11.61% |
| Total Housing Units: | 267 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 239 | 89.51% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 17 | 6.37% |
| Other Units: | 11 | 4.12% |
| Total Housing Units: | 267 | 100% |
In 2023, 4.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 97.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 16.00%, which is on par with the state rate (8.10%), up 16.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.10 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (68.09%). College enrollment is 7.45%, which is markedly below the state rate (27.30%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 4 | 0.53% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 14 | 1.87% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 428 | 57.07% |
| Some college, no degree: | 219 | 29.20% |
| Associate's degree: | 48 | 6.40% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 23 | 3.07% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 14 | 1.87% |
| Total: | 750 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 732 | 97.60% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 37 | 4.93% |
| Private Insurance: | 707 | 66.76% |
| Public Insurance: | 352 | 33.24% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 1,059 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,059 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 6.9% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 28.8% | 22.0% | 20.1% | 24.7% | 23.4% | 16.7% | 16.0% |
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: | 6 | 6.38% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 17 | 18.09% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 64 | 68.09% |
| College or graduate school: | 7 | 7.45% |
| Total: | 94 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 6 | 6.38% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 81 | 86.17% |
ZIP Code 15547 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 21 business establishments, employing about 281 people with an annual payroll of $9,550,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 291Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 21Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,314,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $9,550,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 281Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 15547 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 0.55% of whom live in ZIP Code 15547. It covers 0.684 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: | 0.684 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: | 4238048Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Jennerstown borough; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 15547 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.