| City: | Stump Creek, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Jefferson County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:15:40 PM |
| Population: | 217 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 582 / 814 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.0121, -78.8443 |
| Land Area: | 0.506 sq mi |
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Stump Creek is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across this compact half-square-mile community in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. All 217 residents rely on the post office for mail pickup, with 106 PO Boxes serving 97 households. That adoption rate of 1.09 means the post office serves a few addresses beyond the immediate area, but this is fundamentally a local service point.
The community sits along Route 119, and street names like 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th Street show an established grid. This isn't a new development. About 70% of homes were built before 1939, giving Stump Creek the character of a historic Pennsylvania crossroads. Median home values of $75,000 and an 83.5% homeownership rate (81 of 97 households) indicate a stable, working-class community where people put down roots.
Nearly 29% of workers here work from home, well above the national average. But the employment story is really about transportation and warehousing. With 53 workers in that sector out of a tiny workforce, Stump Creek's economy appears tied to logistics and distribution. The location along Route 119 makes that pattern fit. Median household income of $65,417 suggests decent working-class wages despite the small scale.
With a median age of 34.6 years, this is a working-age community, not a retirement haven. Only 11 residents are 65 or older, while working adults dominate. The mix of old housing stock, modest home values, and transportation-sector employment paints a picture of a small Pennsylvania town that functions as a quiet residential base for people working in nearby distribution or trucking operations.
Numbered streets (3rd through 6th) indicate an established town grid, while Route 119 defines the highway corridor.
ZIP Code 15863 has 217 residents and 97 households (average 2.24 persons per household). The median age is 34.6 years, younger than the state (41.0) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.1% male and 47.9% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (98.6%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (0.9%); 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: | 217Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 159Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 428.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 97Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $80,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.24Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.65Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 166 | 145 | 173 | 201 | 232 | 274 | 310 | 259 | 208 | 184 | 134 | 143 | 135 | 159 |
| Decennial Census | 225 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 217 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 34.6
Male Median Age: 50.1
Female Median Age: 31.5
| 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 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Female | 16 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| Total | 19 | 20 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 25 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 5 |
| White: | 214 | 99.07% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 0.93% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 216 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 113 | 52.07% | 50.1 years |
| Females: | 104 | 47.93% | 31.5 years |
| Total: | 217 | 100% | 34.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 134 | 84.28% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 25 | 15.72% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 159 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 159 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $41,000 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $40,357. Family households earn a median of $83,333 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $83,333). By gender, male median income is $64,167 and female is $43,438, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $20,729 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 48.2%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 15.2%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (26.8%).
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 | $41,000 | $40,417 | $26,667 | $32,083 | $38,295 | $39,500 | $37,656 | $40,313 | $40,357 | $41,607 | $29,821 | $33,438 | $65,417 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $49,531 | $56,250 | $40,417 | $60,625 | $39,375 | $42,031 | $39,688 | $43,750 | $43,375 | $56,250 | $68,250 | $93,750 | $90,833 | $83,333 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $23,750 | $21,750 | $17,083 | $23,333 | $22,917 | $23,958 | $24,792 | $23,333 | $21,771 | $24,107 | $23,214 | $25,375 | $24,688 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $47,596 | $40,417 | $26,667 | $41,250 | $0 | $42,813 | $42,344 | $47,679 | $48,036 | $52,794 | $54,250 | $59,375 | $70,417 | $64,167 |
| Median Female Income | $13,958 | $14,167 | $11,375 | $12,386 | $0 | $24,500 | $30,568 | $31,705 | $42,813 | $44,500 | $37,917 | $40,750 | $43,500 | $43,438 |
| Employed: | 56 | 40.88% |
| Unemployed: | 10 | 7.30% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 71 | 51.82% |
| Total: | 137 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 14 | 25.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 15 | 26.79% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 15 | 26.79% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 12 | 21.43% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 56 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $80,000, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $41,100 (105.66%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $25,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $496 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $820. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (44.12% with a mortgage, 55.88% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - 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 | $38,900 | $50,000 | $51,700 | $48,800 | $56,700 | $47,300 | $48,700 | $52,100 | $55,000 | $56,800 | $55,800 | $71,700 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| 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 | $496 | $655 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $819 | $822 | $820 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 30 | 44.12% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 38 | 55.88% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 68 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 68 | 73.91% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 24 | 26.09% |
| Total Housing Units: | 92 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 65 | 70.65% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 27 | 29.35% |
| Total Housing Units: | 92 | 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 84.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 8.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 11.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 0.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.20 percentage points. 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 (42.86%). College enrollment is 10.71%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 12 | 10.08% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 7 | 5.88% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 68 | 57.14% |
| Some college, no degree: | 12 | 10.08% |
| Associate's degree: | 16 | 13.45% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2 | 1.68% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2 | 1.68% |
| Total: | 119 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 100 | 84.03% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 4 | 3.36% |
| Private Insurance: | 85 | 48.30% |
| Public Insurance: | 77 | 43.75% |
| No Insurance: | 14 | 7.95% |
| Total: | 176 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 162 | 92.05% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 10.6% | 10.9% | 18.2% | 19.0% | 18.6% | 14.8% | 15.6% | 7.6% | 10.2% | 1.9% | 7.4% | 11.5% | 10.0% | 11.8% |
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: | 3 | 10.71% |
| Kindergarten: | 2 | 7.14% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 8 | 28.57% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 12 | 42.86% |
| College or graduate school: | 3 | 10.71% |
| Total: | 28 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 5 | 17.86% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 22 | 78.57% |
ZIP Code 15863 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 9 people with an annual payroll of $179,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 110Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $47,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $179,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 9Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 15863 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 15863. It covers 0.506 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: | 0.506 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 15863 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.