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ZIP Code 15853
Ridgway, PA, Elk County
Population
6,420
Land area
150.4sq mi
People per sq mi
43
City
Ridgway
ZIP 15853 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 15853 at a glance
- ZIP 15853 (Ridgway) is 85% less dense than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,344, 24% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,400 (57% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $708 a month.
Local data for ZIP 15853
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 15853, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,344
Poverty rate
10.6%
Median home value
$109,400
Median rent
$708/mo
Homeownership
78.7%
Bachelor's or higher
21.1%
Median age
46.2
Average commute
20.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
201
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
2,777
$143M annual payroll
PPP loans
$20.7M
158 loans
Campaign donations
$15.3K
3% D, 74% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 15853, 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
81° / 16°F
45.6 inches of rain a year
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 15853?
- ZIP code 15853 is in Ridgway, PA (Elk County).
- What county is ZIP code 15853 in?
- ZIP code 15853 is mostly in Elk County, Pennsylvania.
- How many people live in ZIP code 15853?
- About 6,420 people live in the 15853 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.