| City: | Big Run, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Jefferson County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:13:25 PM |
| Population: | 647 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 582 / 814 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.9737, -78.8731 |
| Land Area: | 0.691 sq mi |
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Big Run is a small Pennsylvania town in Jefferson County where 647 residents rely entirely on PO Box delivery. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery across the entire community. The post office maintains 284 PO Boxes serving 258 households, giving an adoption rate of 110%. That means the post office handles mail for local residents plus some people from surrounding areas.
The town spans just 0.70 square miles with a classic small-town street grid. Main Street runs east-west through the center, intersected by Church Street, Union Street, and Mill Street. Street names like Railroad Street and Pennsylvania Avenue hint at the town's industrial past. With 22 delivery points, East Main Street is the primary corridor. Some addresses on Main and Church Streets include apartments, indicating multi-unit buildings typical of old Pennsylvania mill towns.
Big Run has an older housing stock. Nearly all homes (99.7%) were built before 1939, which makes this one of the most historic communities in terms of building age. Median home values stand at $102,000, and 72% of households own rather than rent. The population of 647 lives in 258 households (2.5 people per household), which indicates typical family sizes. Median age is 46.3 years.
The local economy leans heavily on transportation and warehousing, with 163 workers in that sector. That's a significant portion of the workforce for a town this size. Another 51 workers are in education and healthcare. About 30% of workers work from home. Median household income is $54,722, with per capita income at $28,256. The town supports 14 business establishments employing 133 people total.
Mail delivery in Big Run combines both city carrier routes and rural routes, with rural delivery dominant (69 ZIP+4 records on rural routes versus 2 on city routes). This mixed pattern isn't common for such a small area, but it works for the terrain and housing distribution. General Delivery service is also available at the post office for those who need it.
All mail to Big Run residents goes to PO Boxes. Use this format:
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Big Run, PA 15715Street names follow a traditional Pennsylvania mill town pattern with Main Street as the central corridor, Church Street, Union Street, and industrial-era names like Railroad Street and Mill Street.
ZIP Code 15715 has 647 residents and 258 households (average 2.44 persons per household). The median age is 46.3 years, older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.1% male and 50.9% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.9%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (92.9%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Other / Two or More Races (1.5%, lower than the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4%, 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: | 647Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 505Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 936.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $60,625Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 258Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $107,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.44Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.95Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 657 | 649 | 671 | 625 | 605 | 542 | 442 | 451 | 424 | 406 | 505 | 536 | 498 | 505 |
| Decennial Census | 621 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 647 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 46.3
Male Median Age: 45
Female Median Age: 49.1
| 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 | 16 | 8 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 30 | 17 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 8 |
| Female | 16 | 26 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 30 | 25 | 26 | 12 | 24 | 21 | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 32 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 40 | 39 | 29 | 36 | 41 | 60 | 42 | 48 | 30 | 41 | 33 | 23 | 18 |
| White: | 601 | 96.62% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.32% |
| Hispanic:* | 9 | 1.45% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 10 | 1.61% |
| Total: | 622 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 318 | 49.15% | 45.0 years |
| Females: | 329 | 50.85% | 49.1 years |
| Total: | 647 | 100% | 46.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 503 | 99.60% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 2 | 0.40% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.40% |
| Total Population: | 505 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 503 | 99.60% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 2 | 0.40% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $60,625, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $24,062 (65.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,375. Family households earn a median of $68,438 versus $25,833 for nonfamily households (a difference of $42,605). By gender, male median income is $70,536 and female is $37,143, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $33,393 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 54.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (27.8%).
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 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $36,563 | $33,182 | $36,667 | $40,556 | $41,917 | $46,250 | $44,706 | $44,500 | $41,250 | $41,250 | $43,750 | $49,375 | $54,722 | $60,625 |
| Median Family Income | $41,250 | $38,906 | $39,545 | $41,389 | $43,750 | $50,500 | $50,500 | $45,417 | $52,875 | $42,955 | $55,250 | $60,500 | $65,250 | $68,438 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $17,961 | $17,083 | $21,250 | $37,857 | $36,875 | $38,125 | $37,500 | $35,625 | $31,042 | $31,000 | $24,750 | $26,250 | $29,500 | $25,833 |
| Median Male Income | $42,188 | $38,750 | $38,229 | $39,375 | $40,625 | $42,188 | $42,578 | $43,977 | $42,321 | $39,833 | $44,000 | $59,583 | $63,194 | $70,536 |
| Median Female Income | $18,523 | $19,886 | $22,344 | $25,089 | $22,500 | $27,759 | $24,453 | $24,118 | $24,625 | $27,679 | $32,361 | $38,438 | $36,000 | $37,143 |
| Employed: | 227 | 52.42% |
| Unemployed: | 7 | 1.62% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 199 | 45.96% |
| Total: | 433 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 48 | 21.15% |
| Service: | 20 | 8.81% |
| Sales and Office: | 50 | 22.03% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 46 | 20.26% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 63 | 27.75% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 227 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $107,700, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $45,800 (73.99%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,600. The median gross rent is $825, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $258 (45.50%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $147. Of occupied housing, owners make up 70.09% (51.83% with a mortgage, 48.17% free-and-clear) and renters 29.91% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 20.41%, which is markedly above 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 | $61,900 | $56,700 | $61,200 | $65,400 | $67,100 | $71,900 | $71,800 | $95,000 | $98,100 | $90,500 | $92,800 | $95,200 | $102,000 | $107,700 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 43 | 61.43% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 10 | 14.29% |
| $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: | 17 | 24.29% |
| Total: | 70 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $567 | $629 | $608 | $623 | $622 | $596 | $585 | $583 | $678 | $725 | $744 | $798 | $860 | $825 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 85 | 36.32% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 79 | 33.76% |
| Renter Occupied: | 70 | 29.91% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 234 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 234 | 79.59% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 60 | 20.41% |
| Total Housing Units: | 294 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 229 | 77.89% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 33 | 11.22% |
| Other Units: | 32 | 10.88% |
| Total Housing Units: | 294 | 100% |
In 2024, 9.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 95.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 2.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 47.70%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 11.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 3.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.30 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (60.00%). College enrollment is 14.67%, 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 | 0.26% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 18 | 4.66% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 253 | 65.54% |
| Some college, no degree: | 41 | 10.62% |
| Associate's degree: | 37 | 9.59% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 27 | 6.99% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9 | 2.33% |
| Total: | 386 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 367 | 95.08% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 36 | 9.33% |
| Private Insurance: | 320 | 55.65% |
| Public Insurance: | 241 | 41.91% |
| No Insurance: | 14 | 2.43% |
| Total: | 575 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 561 | 97.57% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 15.2% | 17.3% | 10.2% | 3.2% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 5.4% | 14.4% | 16.8% | 17.8% | 14.8% | 14.9% | 11.5% | 11.3% |
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: | 1 | 1.33% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 45 | 60.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 18 | 24.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 11 | 14.67% |
| Total: | 75 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 1 | 1.33% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 63 | 84.00% |
ZIP Code 15715 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 14 business establishments, employing about 136 people with an annual payroll of $6,769,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 369Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 14Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,453,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $6,769,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 136Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 15715 is located in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 15715. It covers 0.691 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.019 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.691 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.019 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 15Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1285.03 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4206344Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Big Run borough; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 15715 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.