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Force, PA
Census-designated place in Elk County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15841.
Population
226
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,062
ZIP codes
1
Force and its ZIP codes
Force at a glance
- Force is about 3.7 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
Local data for Force, PA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Elk County. PPP loans are for Force.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,577
13,101 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,186
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$233M
FY 2026, $7,529 per person
PPP loans
$61.98K
3 loans, 24 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Force, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
326
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
82
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 18°F
40.3 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Force
1 in or overlapping Force. Population shown
Cities near Force
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WeedvilleCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 2 |
| ByrnedaleCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.3 |
| PenfieldCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.3 |
| KerseyCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 1.6 |
| CrenshawCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Treasure LakeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 12.6 |
| St. MarysCity | 14 mi | 99.3 |
| BrockwayBorough | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| PlymptonvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| OklahomaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| DuBoisCity | 16 mi | 3.2 |
| RidgwayBorough | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| ClearfieldBorough | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| HydeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| SandyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| Falls CreekBorough | 18 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Force, PA in?
- Force is in Elk County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Force, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Force include 15841.
- What is the population of Force, PA?
- About 226 people live in Force, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Force?
- Nearby places include Weedville (1.3 mi), Byrnedale (2 mi), Penfield (5.1 mi), Kersey (8.9 mi), Crenshaw (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023