| City: | Shanksville, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Somerset County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 12:48:07 AM |
| Population: | 171 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 582 / 814 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.0174, -78.9067 |
| Land Area: | 0.168 sq mi |
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Shanksville sits in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, a compact town of 171 residents spread across just 0.33 square miles. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no carrier delivery to street addresses anywhere in the service area.
The post office maintains 86 PO Boxes for 71 local households, a 1.21:1 adoption rate that shows the facility serves more than just the immediate town. Nearby rural residents without carrier delivery also use Shanksville as their mail access point. Despite the PO Box classification, some rural route delivery exists (35 ZIP+4 records on rural routes), likely serving areas outside the immediate town footprint.
The town's compact street grid includes Main Street (7 delivery points), North Street (6 points), and Stutzmantown Road (5 points). Just 6 business establishments and 18 employees operate locally. This isn't a commercial center.
With a median age of 42.8 years and household income of $38,750, Shanksville has the profile of a quiet rural Pennsylvania town. Of 79 total housing units, 71 are occupied year-round. There are only 2 seasonal units (2.5% of housing stock). Most residents (77%) own their homes. Educational attainment runs lower than state averages, with just 11.3% holding bachelor's degrees. The workforce is small, with 22% working from home and 64% in transportation, warehousing, or utilities, suggesting many commute to nearby employment centers.
The closest municipalities are 17-19 miles away in the Johnstown metro area: Belmont, Ferndale, Elim, Geistown, and Johnstown itself. Shanksville functions as an isolated rural service point for this corner of Somerset County.
All mail to Shanksville requires a PO Box address. Street addresses are not valid for mail delivery in this ZIP code.
Compact town grid with Main Street and North Street forming the core, plus rural roads like Stutzmantown connecting to surrounding areas.
ZIP Code 15560 has 171 residents and 71 households (average 2.41 persons per household). The median age is 42.8 years, slightly older than the state (41.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 56.7% male and 43.3% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.2%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (1.8%, much lower than the state average of 10.9% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6%, 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: | 171Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 140Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,017.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $38,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 71Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $94,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.41Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.56Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 209 | 203 | 178 | 179 | 180 | 177 | 195 | 184 | 178 | 129 | 153 | 144 | 140 |
| Decennial Census | 175 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 171 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42.8
Male Median Age: 38.6
Female Median Age: 47.5
| 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 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Female | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Total | 15 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 18 | 8 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| White: | 161 | 95.27% |
| Black: | 3 | 1.78% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.59% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.59% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 1.78% |
| Total: | 169 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 97 | 56.73% | 38.6 years |
| Females: | 74 | 43.27% | 47.5 years |
| Total: | 171 | 100% | 42.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 140 | 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: | 140 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 140 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $38,750, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is down $13,000 (25.1%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $4,643. Family households earn a median of $80,417 versus $26,250 for nonfamily households (a difference of $54,167). By gender, male median income is $40,000 and female is $40,625, which is considerably lower than the state female median ($54,031), with a current gap of $625 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 68.2%, which is above the state rate (62.8%). The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is markedly below the state rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (23.3%).
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 | $51,750 | $59,375 | $68,000 | $70,625 | $70,625 | $66,750 | $47,500 | $46,250 | $43,393 | $34,028 | $36,500 | $35,625 | $38,750 |
| Median Family Income | $51,875 | $58,438 | $66,667 | $69,167 | $72,917 | $68,250 | $67,188 | $68,333 | $66,250 | $51,250 | $54,167 | $61,250 | $80,417 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $51,563 | $50,938 | $54,000 | $53,333 | $53,438 | $30,625 | $30,313 | $29,375 | $24,063 | $24,688 | $23,929 | $25,833 | $26,250 |
| Median Male Income | $52,083 | $53,750 | $53,750 | $55,000 | $0 | $44,750 | $42,188 | $43,125 | $44,583 | $35,625 | $40,938 | $36,250 | $40,000 |
| Median Female Income | $23,333 | $17,188 | $25,625 | $22,083 | $0 | $40,250 | $40,893 | $40,250 | $36,250 | $40,625 | $37,500 | $41,250 | $40,625 |
| Employed: | 73 | 66.36% |
| Unemployed: | 2 | 1.82% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 35 | 31.82% |
| Total: | 110 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 15 | 20.55% |
| Service: | 17 | 23.29% |
| Sales and Office: | 17 | 23.29% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 8 | 10.96% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 16 | 21.92% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 73 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $94,200, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $3,400 (3.74%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,200. The median gross rent is $725, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $245 (51.04%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $50. Of occupied housing, owners make up 92.73% (43.14% with a mortgage, 56.86% free-and-clear) and renters 7.27% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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 | $90,800 | $83,800 | $79,600 | $77,300 | $79,100 | $79,000 | $90,000 | $94,100 | $88,000 | $85,000 | $80,000 | $92,000 | $94,200 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 4 | 100.00% |
| $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: | 4 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $480 | $538 | $625 | $525 | $1,063 | $750 | $775 | $767 | $775 | $775 | $775 | $700 | $725 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 22 | 40.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 29 | 52.73% |
| Renter Occupied: | 4 | 7.27% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 55 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 55 | 83.33% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 11 | 16.67% |
| Total Housing Units: | 66 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 62 | 93.94% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 3 | 4.55% |
| Other Units: | 1 | 1.52% |
| Total Housing Units: | 66 | 100% |
In 2023, 11.30% 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 95.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 11.40%, which is on par with the state rate (5.60%). Public coverage is 52.10%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 8.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 3.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 6.10 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (86.67%). 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: | 4 | 4.12% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 61 | 62.89% |
| Some college, no degree: | 11 | 11.34% |
| Associate's degree: | 10 | 10.31% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9 | 9.28% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2 | 2.06% |
| Total: | 97 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 93 | 95.88% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 11 | 11.34% |
| Private Insurance: | 87 | 49.43% |
| Public Insurance: | 73 | 41.48% |
| No Insurance: | 16 | 9.09% |
| Total: | 176 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 160 | 90.91% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 5.1% | 3.3% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.5% | 3.4% | 5.8% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 15.0% | 8.1% |
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: | 1 | 3.33% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 26 | 86.67% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3 | 10.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 30 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 1 | 3.33% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 30 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 15560 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 16 people with an annual payroll of $569,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 111Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 7Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $138,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $569,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 16Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 15560 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 0.23% of whom live in ZIP Code 15560. It covers 0.168 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: | 0.168 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: | 4269680Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Shanksville borough; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 15560 is in the Shanksville-Stonycreek School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). 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.