| City: | Walston, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Jefferson County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:14:55 PM |
| Population: | 107 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 582 / 814 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.9653, -78.9913 |
| Land Area: | 1.053 sq mi |
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Walston is a small, rural community in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, with a population of 107 residents living in 48 households. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the 1.5 square mile territory. The Walston post office maintains 74 PO Boxes for 48 local households, a 1.54x adoption rate that indicates service extends beyond the immediate ZIP code boundary to surrounding areas.
This isn't a new community. 73% of housing units (35 of 48) were built before 1939, giving Walston one of the oldest housing stocks in the region. All 48 households are owner-occupied with zero rental units. The median age is 54.8 years, well above Pennsylvania's median, suggesting an older, long-established population. With a household size of 2.2 persons, these are primarily couples or singles rather than families with children.
Mail delivery here uses a mixed pattern. One city carrier route and one rural carrier route handle the limited street delivery within the ZIP, while most residents rely on PO Boxes. The main artery is Walston Road, which has 10 delivery points. Other roads like Church Road, Ellermeyer Road, and Farcus Lane serve just a handful of homes each. General Delivery service is available for those without boxes.
Median household income stands at $43,750, and the per capita income is $21,716. The Census Bureau recorded zero business establishments and zero employment within this ZIP code, indicating that residents commute elsewhere for work or are retired. Only 8.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6 of 71 adults), compared to Pennsylvania's state average of around 32%.
Street names include the main artery Walston Road and local landmarks like Church Road, with several roads bearing family names like Ellermeyer, Farcus, and Barnett.
ZIP Code 15781 has 107 residents and 48 households (average 2.23 persons per household). The median age is 54.8 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 37.4% male and 62.6% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.3%, 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: | 107Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 89Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 101.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $53,000Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 48Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.23Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.13Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 61 | 73 | 65 | 52 | 70 | 87 | 100 | 98 | 116 | 86 | 94 | 76 | 76 | 89 |
| Decennial Census | 94 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 107 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 54.8
Male Median Age: 59.8
Female Median Age: 50.8
| 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 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| White: | 103 | 99.04% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.96% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 104 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 40 | 37.38% | 59.8 years |
| Females: | 67 | 62.62% | 50.8 years |
| Total: | 107 | 100% | 54.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 89 | 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: | 89 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 89 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $53,000, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is down $6,688 (11.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,125. Family households earn a median of $53,917 versus $25,417 for nonfamily households (a difference of $28,500). By gender, male median income is $52,500 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $52,500 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 24.1%, which is considerably lower than 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 (30.0%).
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 | $59,688 | $44,792 | $43,929 | $31,250 | $91,250 | $0 | $45,313 | $53,750 | $46,875 | $48,125 | $45,938 | $41,563 | $43,750 | $53,000 |
| Median Family Income | $59,688 | $58,125 | $44,167 | $42,813 | $100,833 | $0 | $65,313 | $68,125 | $60,000 | $60,714 | $47,188 | $48,438 | $50,909 | $53,917 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,333 | $28,000 | $27,917 | $27,917 | $30,833 | $27,083 | $26,250 | $25,417 |
| Median Male Income | $44,375 | $29,167 | $29,167 | $27,083 | $0 | $50,417 | $48,750 | $46,875 | $46,786 | $46,250 | $49,375 | $41,875 | $42,917 | $52,500 |
| Median Female Income | $23,333 | $19,808 | $19,375 | $19,327 | $0 | $50,781 | $50,536 | $52,969 | $53,214 | $33,438 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 20 | 24.10% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 63 | 75.90% |
| Total: | 83 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 3 | 15.00% |
| Service: | 5 | 25.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 3 | 15.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 6 | 30.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 3 | 15.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 20 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $57,500 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $95,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. 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 | $57,500 | $105,700 | $103,600 | $72,500 | $118,800 | $110,400 | $90,800 | $91,700 | $95,000 | $77,500 | $95,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 21 | 52.50% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 19 | 47.50% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 40 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 40 | 74.07% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 14 | 25.93% |
| Total Housing Units: | 54 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 40 | 74.07% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 14 | 25.93% |
| Total Housing Units: | 54 | 100% |
In 2024, 9.60% 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 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 96.60%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). 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. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 40 | 48.19% |
| Some college, no degree: | 32 | 38.55% |
| Associate's degree: | 3 | 3.61% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8 | 9.64% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 83 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 83 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 8 | 9.64% |
| Private Insurance: | 86 | 64.66% |
| Public Insurance: | 44 | 33.08% |
| No Insurance: | 3 | 2.26% |
| Total: | 133 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 130 | 97.74% |
| 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% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 15781 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: | 78Source: 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 15781 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 15781. It covers 1.053 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 1.053 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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 15781 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.