| City: | Burnside, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Clearfield County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:13:32 PM |
| Population: | 188 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 582 / 814 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.8119, -78.7810 |
| Land Area: | 2.307 sq mi |
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Burnside is a small rural community in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, with 188 residents spread across 1.74 square miles. This isn't a PO Box Only Zone. Street delivery exists via one rural carrier route serving 50 delivery points on streets like Main Street, Pine Street, and Maple Street. The numbered grid pattern (W 1st St through W 8th St) shows the town's traditional layout along with tree-named streets common to Pennsylvania communities.
The Burnside post office maintains 90 PO Boxes for 77 households. That's a 1.17 adoption rate, meaning boxes serve slightly beyond the immediate community. Some residents in surrounding areas use Burnside as their mail access point even though rural carrier delivery exists locally.
With a median age of 50.6 years and just 2 residents under 18, Burnside is older than most Pennsylvania towns. The housing stock matches this: 94 of the 89 total housing units date to before 1939. Median home values sit at $61,700, and 86% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Median household income is $43,750, with per capita income at $24,614.
Interestingly, 40.3% of workers work from home, well above state and national averages. Transportation and warehousing employ half the workforce (50 workers), suggesting proximity to regional distribution or logistics operations. Federal government workers account for 7 positions in this small employment base.
Traditional Pennsylvania small town layout with numbered east-west streets and tree-named cross streets.
ZIP Code 15721 has 188 residents and 77 households (average 2.43 persons per household). The median age is 50.6 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.8% male and 45.2% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.7%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.5%, much lower than the state average of 10.9% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5%, 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: | 188Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 161Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 204Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 81.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $41,875Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 77Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $64,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.43Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.07Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 240 | 243 | 214 | 258 | 216 | 201 | 224 | 215 | 176 | 175 | 168 | 163 | 167 | 161 |
| Decennial Census | 234 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 188 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 50.6
Male Median Age: 50.1
Female Median Age: 51.3
| 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 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Female | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| Total | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 7 |
| White: | 178 | 97.80% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.55% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.55% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.55% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.55% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 182 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 103 | 54.79% | 50.1 years |
| Females: | 85 | 45.21% | 51.3 years |
| Total: | 188 | 100% | 50.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 161 | 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: | 161 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 161 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $41,875, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $2,500 (6.3%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,589. Family households earn a median of $50,938 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $50,938). By gender, male median income is $40,714 and female is $41,146, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $432 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 55.9%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 19.8%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (38.5%).
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 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $39,375 | $33,000 | $43,750 | $39,000 | $38,958 | $38,281 | $44,500 | $45,673 | $49,464 | $46,875 | $51,875 | $47,500 | $43,750 | $41,875 |
| Median Family Income | $38,125 | $28,750 | $36,250 | $39,500 | $39,167 | $39,844 | $47,000 | $45,156 | $49,286 | $43,750 | $55,625 | $48,500 | $50,250 | $50,938 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $21,250 | $9,583 | $21,250 | $14,375 | $17,813 | $0 | $32,500 | $45,500 | $47,188 | $46,875 | $47,813 | $38,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $32,917 | $35,313 | $33,250 | $31,797 | $0 | $31,875 | $41,964 | $43,125 | $42,188 | $43,250 | $43,750 | $43,750 | $41,250 | $40,714 |
| Median Female Income | $25,833 | $25,125 | $26,250 | $27,000 | $0 | $39,792 | $40,313 | $41,875 | $63,250 | $41,875 | $44,250 | $38,500 | $41,000 | $41,146 |
| Employed: | 65 | 44.83% |
| Unemployed: | 16 | 11.03% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 64 | 44.14% |
| Total: | 145 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 11 | 16.92% |
| Service: | 9 | 13.85% |
| Sales and Office: | 10 | 15.38% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 10 | 15.38% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 25 | 38.46% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 65 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $64,200, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is down $500 (0.77%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $17,700. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $850 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 91.14% (30.56% with a mortgage, 69.44% free-and-clear) and renters 8.86% - making this ZIP Code 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 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $64,700 | $68,200 | $67,500 | $76,800 | $75,600 | $70,600 | $56,000 | $49,300 | $46,500 | $48,100 | $50,000 | $60,400 | $61,700 | $64,200 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 3 | 42.86% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 4 | 57.14% |
| $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: | 7 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $850 | $944 | $850 | $745 | $775 | $721 | $631 | $755 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 22 | 27.85% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 50 | 63.29% |
| Renter Occupied: | 7 | 8.86% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 79 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 79 | 81.44% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 18 | 18.56% |
| Total Housing Units: | 97 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 88 | 90.72% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 9 | 9.28% |
| Total Housing Units: | 97 | 100% |
In 2024, 3.40% 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 93.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 64.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 24.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 19.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 25.00 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (70.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, 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: | 2 | 1.38% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 8 | 5.52% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 105 | 72.41% |
| Some college, no degree: | 11 | 7.59% |
| Associate's degree: | 14 | 9.66% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2 | 1.38% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3 | 2.07% |
| Total: | 145 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 135 | 93.10% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 5 | 3.45% |
| Private Insurance: | 84 | 43.52% |
| Public Insurance: | 104 | 53.89% |
| No Insurance: | 5 | 2.59% |
| Total: | 193 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 188 | 97.41% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 13.6% | 13.9% | 17.2% | 11.4% | 10.9% | 5.1% | 6.5% | 7.7% | 8.3% | 10.7% | 7.5% | 19.6% | 33.3% | 24.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 2 | 20.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 7 | 70.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1 | 10.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 10 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 2 | 20.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 10 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 15721 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 8 people with an annual payroll of $505,000. USPS data shows 84 residential mailboxes and 7 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 84Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 7Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 181Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $95,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $505,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 8Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 15721 is located in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, within the DuBois, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 20180) and Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 81,642 people, about 0.23% of whom live in ZIP Code 15721. It covers 2.307 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.066 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | DuBois, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 20180Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 81,642Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 2.307 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.066 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: | 4210280Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Burnside borough; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 15721 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.