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Ernest, PA
Borough in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15739.
Population
366
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,593
ZIP codes
1
Ernest and its ZIP codes
Ernest at a glance
- Ernest is about 5.5 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Indiana County. PPP loans are for Ernest.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -1.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,738
28,044 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,701
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$555M
FY 2026, $6,672 per person
PPP loans
$4,300
1 loan, 1 job reported
Environment and hazard risk
Ernest, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
604
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
171
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 18°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Ernest
1 in or overlapping Ernest. Population shown
Cities near Ernest
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CreeksideBorough | 1.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Chevy Chase HeightsCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 1.3 |
| IndianaBorough | 3.8 mi | 1.8 |
| AtwoodBorough | 7.2 mi | 2.1 |
| SheloctaBorough | 7.5 mi | 0.1 |
| PlumvilleBorough | 8 mi | 0.5 |
| SagamoreCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.7 |
| ClymerBorough | 8 mi | 0.6 |
| Lucerne MinesCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.8 |
| DixonvilleCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.9 |
| Marion CenterBorough | 8.9 mi | 0.7 |
| Homer CityBorough | 9.5 mi | 0.6 |
| EldertonBorough | 9.6 mi | 0.3 |
| JacksonvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.9 |
| Rural ValleyBorough | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| GracetonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ernest, PA in?
- Ernest is in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Ernest, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ernest include 15739.
- What is the population of Ernest, PA?
- About 366 people live in Ernest, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ernest?
- Nearby places include Creekside (1.6 mi), Chevy Chase Heights (2.7 mi), Indiana (3.8 mi), Atwood (7.2 mi), Shelocta (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023