| City: | Black Lick, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Indiana County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 12:50:12 AM |
| Population: | 488 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 878 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.4766, -79.1919 |
| Land Area: | 0.438 sq mi |
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Black Lick is a small community in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, where PO Boxes serve as the sole option for mail delivery. With 488 residents living in 210 households across less than a square mile, this is a compact rural community that relies entirely on the post office for mail access. This is a PO Box Only Zone, and there's no alternative delivery available.
The Black Lick post office maintains 249 PO Boxes, slightly more than the number of local households. That 119% adoption rate shows the post office serves not just local residents but also some people from surrounding areas. The ZIP includes both traditional PO Box delivery and limited rural carrier service (one rural route), with Main Street hosting 12 delivery points and Walnut Street adding 7 more.
This is a working-class community with a median household income of $31,136 and a median age of 49.8 years. Only 8.7% of adults hold bachelor's degrees. Housing is affordable, with a median home value of $55,600 and two-thirds of residents owning their homes. Street names like Main Street, Church Street, and Grant Street reflect a traditional small-town layout, while Water Tower Road and Old Indiana Road reference local infrastructure and regional connections.
The community sits about 15 miles from Johnstown, the nearest metropolitan area. With 67 mobile homes among 226 total housing units (30% of the housing stock), Black Lick has a mix of traditional homes and manufactured housing. The compact 0.71 square mile area means everyone lives close to the post office, a practical necessity when PO Box pickup is required for all mail.
All mail to Black Lick addresses must use PO Box format:
Recipient Name
PO Box [number]
Black Lick, PA 15716Street addresses aren't valid for USPS delivery in this ZIP code.
Street names like Main Street, Church Street, and Grant Street follow traditional small-town patterns, while Water Tower Road and Old Indiana Road reference local infrastructure.
ZIP Code 15716 has 488 residents and 210 households (average 2.14 persons per household). The median age is 49.8 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.6% male and 48.4% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (90.6%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3%, 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: | 488Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 494Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,114.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $31,136Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 210Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $55,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.14Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.64Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 726 | 654 | 801 | 757 | 562 | 793 | 1,015 | 867 | 967 | 876 | 359 | 434 | 494 |
| Decennial Census | 683 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 488 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 49.8
Male Median Age: 50.3
Female Median Age: 49
| 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 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 20 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 27 | 25 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 9 |
| Female | 17 | 12 | 19 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 28 | 17 | 12 | 7 | 24 | 4 | 16 | 6 |
| Total | 27 | 20 | 33 | 22 | 26 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 37 | 48 | 38 | 39 | 32 | 29 | 10 | 31 | 15 |
| White: | 442 | 93.25% |
| Black: | 8 | 1.69% |
| Hispanic:* | 16 | 3.38% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.42% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 6 | 1.27% |
| Total: | 474 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 252 | 51.64% | 50.3 years |
| Females: | 236 | 48.36% | 49.0 years |
| Total: | 488 | 100% | 49.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 491 | 99.39% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 3 | 0.61% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 494 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 494 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $31,136, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is down $947 (3.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $31,136. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($54,031), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 35.0%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (33.5%).
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 | $32,083 | $33,412 | $28,958 | $29,211 | $21,955 | $21,316 | $42,750 | $22,778 | $0 | $25,703 | $28,500 | $30,781 | $31,136 |
| Median Family Income | $43,750 | $44,234 | $34,306 | $38,958 | $45,994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $20,714 | $13,103 | $13,103 | $13,371 | $14,508 | $13,616 | $45,946 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $28,643 | $30,469 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $31,379 | $32,366 | $55,341 | $0 | $0 | $41,679 | $45,203 | $45,507 | $45,750 | $47,702 | $51,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $22,468 | $22,297 | $26,563 | $26,607 | $0 | $35,962 | $32,014 | $31,471 | $38,156 | $37,993 | $41,292 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 158 | 35.03% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 293 | 64.97% |
| Total: | 451 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 44 | 27.85% |
| Service: | 37 | 23.42% |
| Sales and Office: | 53 | 33.54% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 24 | 15.19% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 158 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $55,600, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is down $23,700 (29.89%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $37,400. The median gross rent is $418, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is down $158 (27.43%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $201. Of occupied housing, owners make up 69.40% (21.12% with a mortgage, 78.88% free-and-clear) and renters 30.60% - 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 | $79,300 | $79,000 | $72,200 | $74,200 | $79,400 | $68,800 | $0 | $93,600 | $93,000 | $96,700 | $0 | $69,300 | $55,600 |
| Less than $500: | 50 | 70.42% |
| $500 to $999: | 11 | 15.49% |
| $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: | 10 | 14.08% |
| Total: | 71 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $576 | $559 | $553 | $606 | $477 | $759 | $637 | $635 | $619 | $642 | $618 | $545 | $418 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 34 | 14.66% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 127 | 54.74% |
| Renter Occupied: | 71 | 30.60% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 232 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 232 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 232 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 104 | 44.83% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 61 | 26.29% |
| Other Units: | 67 | 28.88% |
| Total Housing Units: | 232 | 100% |
In 2023, 8.70% 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 79.10%, which is on par with the state rate (91.90%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 38.40%, which is generally lower than the state rate (71.50%). Public coverage is 79.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 17.00%, which is on par with the state rate (8.10%), down 25.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.90 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (34.48%). College enrollment is 18.97%, 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: | 19 | 4.73% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 65 | 16.17% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 188 | 46.77% |
| Some college, no degree: | 77 | 19.15% |
| Associate's degree: | 18 | 4.48% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 25 | 6.22% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 10 | 2.49% |
| Total: | 402 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 318 | 79.10% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 35 | 8.71% |
| Private Insurance: | 178 | 32.48% |
| Public Insurance: | 370 | 67.52% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 548 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 548 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 42.2% | 33.8% | 36.8% | 33.3% | 13.9% | 33.6% | 30.1% | 21.3% | 20.9% | 21.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 17.0% |
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: | 11 | 18.97% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 20 | 34.48% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 16 | 27.59% |
| College or graduate school: | 11 | 18.97% |
| Total: | 58 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 11 | 18.97% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 36 | 62.07% |
ZIP Code 15716 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 9 business establishments, employing about 142 people with an annual payroll of $15,291,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 263Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 9Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $3,701,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $15,291,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 142Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 15716 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 0.59% of whom live in ZIP Code 15716. It covers 0.438 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.002 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: | 0.438 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.002 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: | 4206744Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Black Lick CDP; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 15716 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.