| City: | Brush Valley, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Indiana County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 12:50:15 AM |
| Population: | 224 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 412 / 724 / 878 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.5453, -79.0725 |
| Land Area: | 1.658 sq mi |
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Brush Valley sits at a rural crossroads in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, where Route 56 and Route 259 meet. With 224 residents in 100 households, it's a small community about 14 miles north of Johnstown. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no street delivery alternative.
The post office maintains 61 PO Boxes for the area's 100 households, a 61% adoption rate that shows strong local reliance. Despite its small footprint of just over one square mile, Brush Valley has both city and rural carrier routes serving nearby addresses. The delivery mix suggests the post office handles mail for surrounding rural roads as well as the small village center.
Street names like Valley View Road and Visnesky Avenue hint at the area's geography and settlement history. The population skews older, with a median age of 48.5 years. Nearly all residents (99%) are white, and 80% of households own their homes.
Median household income stands at $68,563, and home values average $113,900. A striking 28.6% of workers work from home. Many residents work in transportation and warehousing, likely connected to the regional logistics economy along this highway corridor.
The housing stock is modest, with 23 mobile homes among the 120 total units. Only 4 units are seasonal or vacation properties. This isn't a resort community. It's a working-class rural settlement where the post office serves as the only mail access point.
Street names show the highway crossroads character and local geography.
ZIP Code 15720 has 224 residents and 100 households (average 2.24 persons per household). The median age is 48.5 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.4% male and 53.6% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (98.7%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9%, 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: | 224Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 305Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 135.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $68,563Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 100Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $113,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.24Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.07Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 284 | 299 | 305 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 224 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 48.5
Male Median Age: 48.5
Female Median Age: 48.5
| 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 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 2 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Female | 12 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 19 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 13 | 17 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 29 | 21 | 26 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 6 |
| White: | 221 | 99.10% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 0.90% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 223 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 104 | 46.43% | 48.5 years |
| Females: | 120 | 53.57% | 48.5 years |
| Total: | 224 | 100% | 48.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 300 | 98.36% |
| 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: | 5 | 1.64% |
| Total Population: | 305 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 300 | 98.36% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 5 | 1.64% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $68,563, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $68,563. Family households earn a median of $68,969 versus $37,917 for nonfamily households (a difference of $31,052). By gender, male median income is $70,208 and female is $48,333, which is far less than the state female median ($54,031), with a current gap of $21,875 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 62.4%, which is trails slightly the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 10.3%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (31.4%).
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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $61,219 | $65,823 | $68,563 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $61,281 | $66,128 | $68,969 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $37,917 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $49,167 | $54,583 | $70,208 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $47,125 | $50,625 | $48,333 |
| Employed: | 140 | 56.00% |
| Unemployed: | 16 | 6.40% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 94 | 37.60% |
| Total: | 250 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 44 | 31.43% |
| Service: | 17 | 12.14% |
| Sales and Office: | 34 | 24.29% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 13 | 9.29% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 32 | 22.86% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 140 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $113,900, which is well under the national median ($303,400), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $113,900. The median gross rent is $920, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $920. Of occupied housing, owners make up 77.78% (28.57% with a mortgage, 71.43% free-and-clear) and renters 22.22% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 32.92%, which is markedly above 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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $116,900 | $113,900 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 20 | 83.33% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 4 | 16.67% |
| $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: | 24 | 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 | $0 | $0 | $825 | $935 | $920 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 24 | 22.22% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 60 | 55.56% |
| Renter Occupied: | 24 | 22.22% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 108 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 108 | 67.08% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 53 | 32.92% |
| Total Housing Units: | 161 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 117 | 72.67% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 21 | 13.04% |
| Other Units: | 23 | 14.29% |
| Total Housing Units: | 161 | 100% |
In 2023, 18.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 93.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 2.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 3.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 3.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.40 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 high school (37.82%). College enrollment is 36.97%, 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 11 | 6.29% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 100 | 57.14% |
| Some college, no degree: | 16 | 9.14% |
| Associate's degree: | 15 | 8.57% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 24 | 13.71% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9 | 5.14% |
| Total: | 175 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 164 | 93.71% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 33 | 18.86% |
| Private Insurance: | 222 | 67.07% |
| Public Insurance: | 103 | 31.12% |
| No Insurance: | 6 | 1.81% |
| Total: | 331 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 325 | 98.19% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 8.8% | 3.4% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 30 | 25.21% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 45 | 37.82% |
| College or graduate school: | 44 | 36.97% |
| Total: | 119 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 75 | 63.03% |
ZIP Code 15720 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 423Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 15720 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 0.27% of whom live in ZIP Code 15720. It covers 1.658 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.003 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: | 1.658 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.003 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 15720 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.