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ZIP Code 15542
Garrett, PA, Somerset County
Population
1,088
Land area
36.3sq mi
People per sq mi
30
City
Garrett
ZIP 15542 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 15542 at a glance
- ZIP 15542 (Garrett) is 90% less dense than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $58,393 a year, 25% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $105,800 (58% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $710 a month.
Local data for ZIP 15542
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 15542, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,393
Poverty rate
8.9%
Median home value
$105,800
Median rent
$710/mo
Homeownership
93.3%
Bachelor's or higher
9.8%
Median age
46.1
Average commute
26.1 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
9
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
38
$2M annual payroll
PPP loans
$474K
15 loans
Campaign donations
$25
100% D, 0% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 15542, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
592
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
257
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 17°F
41.7 inches of rain a year
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 15542?
- ZIP code 15542 is in Garrett, PA (Somerset County).
- What county is ZIP code 15542 in?
- ZIP code 15542 is mostly in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
- How many people live in ZIP code 15542?
- About 1,088 people live in the 15542 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.