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Elderton, PA
Borough in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15736.
Population
310
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
959
ZIP codes
1
Elderton and its ZIP codes
Elderton at a glance
- Elderton is about 3.3 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
Local data for Elderton, PA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Armstrong County. PPP loans are for Elderton.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,247
15,483 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,754
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$506M
FY 2026, $7,724 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Elderton, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
572
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
212
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
44.3 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Elderton
1 in or overlapping Elderton. Population shown
Cities near Elderton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SheloctaBorough | 3.4 mi | 0.1 |
| AtwoodBorough | 5.7 mi | 2.1 |
| YatesboroCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.1 |
| Rural ValleyBorough | 7.4 mi | 2.1 |
| CreeksideBorough | 8 mi | 0.2 |
| SagamoreCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.7 |
| JacksonvilleCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 4.9 |
| ErnestBorough | 9.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Spring ChurchCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 1.9 |
| Lenape HeightsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| PlumvilleBorough | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Chevy Chase HeightsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| IndianaBorough | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| Ford CliffBorough | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| Ford CityBorough | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| ManorvilleBorough | 11 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elderton, PA in?
- Elderton is in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Elderton, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Elderton include 15736.
- What is the population of Elderton, PA?
- About 310 people live in Elderton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elderton?
- Nearby places include Shelocta (3.4 mi), Atwood (5.7 mi), Yatesboro (7.3 mi), Rural Valley (7.4 mi), Creekside (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023