ZIP Code 15840 - Falls Creek Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 15840 is located in Falls Creek Pennsylvania. Portions of 15840 are also in Washington Township (Jefferson County) and Sandy Township and Winslow Township. 15840 is entirely within Jefferson County. Regionally, 15840 is located in the Johnstown-Altoona Area.
ZIP Code 15840 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Falls Creek |
| Primary County | Jefferson County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,744 |
| Area Code(s) | 582 / 814 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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15840 Demographics
15840 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 15840 is White. The current unemployment level in 15840 is 4.1%.
| Population | 1,744 |
| Population Growth Rate | -16.64% |
| Population Density | 113 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 787 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $49,946 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $464,500 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 98.44% |
15840 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,700 | 98.44% |
| Black | 16 | 0.93% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.64% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
15840 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 55 | 4.72% |
| Bachelor Degree | 75 | 6.44% |
| High School Diploma | 680 | 58.37% |
| No High School Diploma | 12 | 1.03% |
| GED or Alternate | 38 | 3.26% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 123 | 10.56% |
| Associates Degree | 142 | 12.19% |
| Masters Degree | 29 | 2.49% |
| Professional Degree | 3 | 0.26% |
| Doctorate Degree | 8 | 0.69% |
15840 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.17076874, -78.83190155 |
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| Region | Johnstown-Altoona Area |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 15 Square Miles |
15840 Schools
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15840 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 70c - Pittsburgh Low Plateau | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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