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Big Run, PA
Borough in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15715.
Population
505
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
730
ZIP codes
1
Big Run and its ZIP codes
Big Run at a glance
- Big Run is about 2.5 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,625 a year, 22% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $107,700 (58% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $825 a month.
Local data for Big Run, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Big Run, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,625
Poverty rate
20.5%
Median home value
$107,700
Median rent
$825/mo
Homeownership
70.1%
Bachelor's or higher
9.3%
Median age
47.3
Average commute
31.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (138), Italian Americans (30), Irish Americans (25).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Big Run.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,307
14,194 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,846
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$377M
FY 2026, $8,478 per person
PPP loans
$474K
14 loans, 87 jobs reported
How people get to work
Big Run, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.6%
- Carpooled4.4%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home4.8%
Average one-way commute: 31.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Big Run, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
712
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
117
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 17°F
42.4 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Big Run
1 in or overlapping Big Run. Population shown
Cities near Big Run
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PunxsutawneyBorough | 5.4 mi | 3.4 |
| RossiterCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1.9 |
| SykesvilleBorough | 6.1 mi | 1.6 |
| TroutvilleBorough | 6.2 mi | 0.8 |
| ReynoldsvilleBorough | 8.7 mi | 1.4 |
| LuthersburgCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.8 |
| Glen CampbellBorough | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| MahaffeyBorough | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| SandyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| BurnsideBorough | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| OklahomaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| DuBoisCity | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| Falls CreekBorough | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| NewburgBorough | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| New WashingtonBorough | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| GrampianBorough | 14 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Big Run, PA in?
- Big Run is in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Big Run, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Big Run include 15715.
- What is the population of Big Run, PA?
- About 505 people live in Big Run, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Big Run?
- Nearby places include Punxsutawney (5.4 mi), Rossiter (5.7 mi), Sykesville (6.1 mi), Troutville (6.2 mi), Reynoldsville (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023