| City: | Hillsdale, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Indiana County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:14:07 PM |
| Population: | 195 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 582 / 814 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.7514, -78.8854 |
| Land Area: | 2.568 sq mi |
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Hillsdale sits along Route 286 in rural Indiana County, Pennsylvania. This small community of 195 people is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery available. Residents pick up mail at the local post office, which maintains 74 PO Boxes for 85 households.
The town has deep roots. Nearly 70% of the housing stock dates to before 1939, and 93% of homes are owner-occupied. Median home values run about $83,300, with household incomes around $39,250. It's a working-class community where only 3.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.
Transportation and warehousing dominate local employment, accounting for 44 workers out of a small workforce. Route 286 Highway runs through town, and it isn't just the main street. It's the economic lifeline connecting residents to jobs in the surrounding region. The median age of 47.8 years suggests an older population, with many longtime residents who have stayed in homes their families have owned for generations.
Street names reflect the rural character: a state highway, local family names like Wilgus, and historic markers like Rowley Cemetery Road.
ZIP Code 15746 has 195 residents and 85 households (average 2.29 persons per household). The median age is 47.8 years, older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.1% male and 54.9% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (99.0%, 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 0.0%, 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: | 195Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 105Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 75.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $42,321Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 85Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.29Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.62Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 161 | 158 | 154 | 124 | 106 | 133 | 124 | 124 | 102 | 83 | 120 | 144 | 94 | 105 |
| Decennial Census | 135 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 195 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 47.8
Male Median Age: 46.3
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 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 25 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 4 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| Total | 10 | 17 | 12 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 44 | 17 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
| White: | 193 | 98.97% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.51% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.51% |
| Total: | 195 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 88 | 45.13% | 46.3 years |
| Females: | 107 | 54.87% | 48.5 years |
| Total: | 195 | 100% | 47.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 102 | 97.14% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 3 | 2.86% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 2.86% |
| Total Population: | 105 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 102 | 97.14% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 3 | 2.86% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $42,321, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is down $5,804 (12.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,627. Family households earn a median of $98,500 versus $39,659 for nonfamily households (a difference of $58,841). By gender, male median income is $41,417 and female is $50,625, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $9,208 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 61.0%, which is modestly under the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (32.8%).
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 | $48,125 | $45,694 | $47,188 | $58,750 | $46,875 | $60,000 | $0 | $29,896 | $30,694 | $31,389 | $40,714 | $38,393 | $39,250 | $42,321 |
| Median Family Income | $59,375 | $52,500 | $49,500 | $60,000 | $60,000 | $73,125 | $63,750 | $54,375 | $55,938 | $56,250 | $58,333 | $98,182 | $97,083 | $98,500 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $11,667 | $12,969 | $0 | $26,607 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $28,194 | $0 | $0 | $34,167 | $36,438 | $37,833 | $39,659 |
| Median Male Income | $31,250 | $31,875 | $25,625 | $38,438 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $43,438 | $26,250 | $0 | $34,583 | $38,068 | $39,688 | $41,417 |
| Median Female Income | $26,667 | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $50,625 |
| Employed: | 61 | 61.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 39 | 39.00% |
| Total: | 100 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 18 | 29.51% |
| Service: | 7 | 11.48% |
| Sales and Office: | 5 | 8.20% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 20 | 32.79% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 11 | 18.03% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 61 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $71,700 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $66,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 92.73% (25.49% with a mortgage, 74.51% free-and-clear) and renters 7.27% - 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 | $71,700 | $90,000 | $115,000 | $115,600 | $75,000 | $68,800 | $68,800 | $66,500 | $66,300 | $67,700 | $91,300 | $76,300 | $83,300 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 4 | 100.00% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 4 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $447 | $0 | $525 | $0 | $0 | $569 | $581 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 13 | 23.64% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 38 | 69.09% |
| Renter Occupied: | 4 | 7.27% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 55 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 55 | 69.62% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 24 | 30.38% |
| Total Housing Units: | 79 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 75 | 94.94% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 4 | 5.06% |
| Total Housing Units: | 79 | 100% |
In 2024, 6.00% 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 84.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 32.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (100.00%). 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: | 13 | 15.66% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 47 | 56.63% |
| Some college, no degree: | 18 | 21.69% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5 | 6.02% |
| Total: | 83 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 70 | 84.34% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 5 | 6.02% |
| Private Insurance: | 52 | 40.94% |
| Public Insurance: | 41 | 32.28% |
| No Insurance: | 34 | 26.77% |
| Total: | 127 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 93 | 73.23% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 5 | 100.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 5 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 5 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 15746 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 132 people with an annual payroll of $6,910,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 86Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,556,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $6,910,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 132Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 15746 is located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, within the Indiana, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 26860) and Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 88,880 people, about 0.22% of whom live in ZIP Code 15746. It covers 2.568 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.001 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Indiana, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 26860Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 88,880Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 2.568 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.001 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 15746 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.