| City: | Alverda, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Indiana County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 12:50:04 AM |
| Population: | 305 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 724 / 878 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.6366, -78.8627 |
| Land Area: | 1.808 sq mi |
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Alverda is a small community in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, where PO Box delivery is the primary way residents receive mail. With 305 residents living in 116 households across less than one square mile, this is a classic Pennsylvania small town. The post office maintains 93 PO Boxes for the local community.
This is designated as a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery system across the service area. While some limited street delivery exists along Route 553 Highway and streets like Front Street and Penn Avenue, most residents rely on PO Boxes. The 0.80 adoption rate (93 boxes for 116 households) shows that 80% of local households use PO Box service.
The community has a median age of 45.9 years and is predominantly owner-occupied housing (90 of 116 homes). Most homes were built before 1939, giving Alverda its historic small-town character. With a median household income of $58,125 and median home values around $86,700, this is a working-class community where 88% of workers are employed in transportation and warehousing industries.
Streets include Route 553 Highway (the main corridor), Front Street, Park Avenue, Penn Avenue, and smaller roads like Tipperary Road and Paradise Drive. The town's layout includes numbered streets (1st Street, 3rd Street) and historic names like Hancock Street and Main Street, typical of early Pennsylvania settlements.
Mail to Alverda should be addressed to:
PO Box [Number]
Alverda, PA 15710For the limited street delivery addresses, use the street address with Alverda, PA 15710.
Route 553 Highway serves as the main corridor, with traditional town streets (Front, Main, numbered streets) and rural roads (Tipperary, Paradise Drive).
ZIP Code 15710 has 305 residents and 116 households (average 2.59 persons per household). The median age is 45.9 years, older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.8% male and 48.2% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.4%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (1.0%, much lower than the state average of 10.9% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3%, 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: | 305Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 206Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 168.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $58,125Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 116Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $86,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.59Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.85Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 313 | 342 | 322 | 315 | 336 | 258 | 243 | 236 | 289 | 124 | 198 | 206 | 206 |
| Decennial Census | 266 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 305 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 45.9
Male Median Age: 44.5
Female Median Age: 47.6
| 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 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 22 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 5 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 9 |
| Total | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 7 | 12 | 22 | 23 | 13 | 35 | 18 | 18 | 33 | 15 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 9 |
| White: | 285 | 97.27% |
| Black: | 3 | 1.02% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.34% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 0.68% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 0.68% |
| Total: | 293 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 158 | 51.80% | 44.5 years |
| Females: | 147 | 48.20% | 47.6 years |
| Total: | 305 | 100% | 45.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 206 | 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: | 206 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 206 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $58,125, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $19,931 (52.2%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,750. Family households earn a median of $82,917 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $82,917). By gender, male median income is $65,385 and female is $25,972, which is considerably lower than the state female median ($54,031), with a current gap of $39,413 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 59.1%, which is below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.9%, which is much lower than the state rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (36.8%).
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 | $38,194 | $47,895 | $39,583 | $42,321 | $70,000 | $54,500 | $74,219 | $85,208 | $76,875 | $55,167 | $43,750 | $52,500 | $58,125 |
| Median Family Income | $85,294 | $87,625 | $71,719 | $72,031 | $74,107 | $71,250 | $76,667 | $85,542 | $88,080 | $93,333 | $0 | $0 | $82,917 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $16,563 | $18,750 | $15,208 | $10,625 | $12,188 | $10,500 | $10,568 | $0 | $52,574 | $0 | $26,750 | $29,000 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $36,146 | $35,556 | $31,635 | $31,146 | $0 | $30,114 | $30,156 | $0 | $52,868 | $70,000 | $85,313 | $0 | $65,385 |
| Median Female Income | $31,563 | $33,618 | $33,750 | $31,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $24,219 | $26,125 | $25,972 |
| Employed: | 106 | 58.56% |
| Unemployed: | 1 | 0.55% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 74 | 40.88% |
| Total: | 181 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 39 | 36.79% |
| Service: | 13 | 12.26% |
| Sales and Office: | 20 | 18.87% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 4 | 3.77% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 30 | 28.30% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 106 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $86,700, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is down $8,900 (9.31%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $23,800. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,162), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $675. Of occupied housing, owners make up 71.84% (36.49% with a mortgage, 63.51% free-and-clear) and renters 28.16% - 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 | $95,600 | $90,000 | $88,200 | $91,100 | $85,600 | $77,000 | $95,000 | $109,700 | $110,500 | $113,200 | $78,500 | $0 | $86,700 |
| Less than $500: | 3 | 10.34% |
| $500 to $999: | 13 | 44.83% |
| $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: | 13 | 44.83% |
| Total: | 29 | 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 | $675 | $672 | $723 | $775 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 27 | 26.21% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 47 | 45.63% |
| Renter Occupied: | 29 | 28.16% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 103 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 103 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 103 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 94 | 91.26% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 9 | 8.74% |
| Total Housing Units: | 103 | 100% |
In 2023, 21.40% 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 89.60%, which is on par with the state rate (91.90%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 14.30%, which is on par with the state rate (8.10%), up 1.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 14.30 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 (69.70%). 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: | 10 | 5.78% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 8 | 4.62% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 84 | 48.55% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8 | 4.62% |
| Associate's degree: | 26 | 15.03% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 31 | 17.92% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6 | 3.47% |
| Total: | 173 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 155 | 89.60% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 37 | 21.39% |
| Private Insurance: | 146 | 58.17% |
| Public Insurance: | 105 | 41.83% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 251 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 251 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 13.2% | 6.4% | 11.8% | 12.3% | 12.7% | 11.4% | 8.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 15.5% | 11.7% | 14.3% |
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: | 2 | 6.06% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 23 | 69.70% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 8 | 24.24% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 33 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 2 | 6.06% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 33 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 15710 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 21 people with an annual payroll of $878,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 101Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $191,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $878,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 21Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 15710 is located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, within the Indiana, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 26860) and Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 83,213 people, about 0.37% of whom live in ZIP Code 15710. It covers 1.808 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.004 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Indiana, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 26860Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 83,213Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.808 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.004 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: | 4202216Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Alverda CDP; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 15710 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.