Zip Code 15853 - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania | United States
| Area of Zip Code 15853 | 151.7 sq mi |
| Population | 6,384 |
| Male Population | 3,171 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 3,213 (50.3%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | -24.9% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | -11.3% |
| Median Age | 44.2 years |
| Male Median Age | 43.2 years |
| Female Median Age | 45.1 years |
| Neighborhoods | Ridgway |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Coordinates | 41.39403389844347° / -78.79405564609367° |
| Related Zip Codes | 15832, 15834, 15840, 15841, 15845, 15846, 15847, 15851, 15856, 15857 |
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Zip Code 15853 - Pennsylvania Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,501 | 7,716 | 7,200 | 6,240 | 6,384 | 6,549 | 6,594 |
| Population Density | 21.6 / km² | 19.6 / km² | 18.3 / km² | 15.9 / km² | 16.3 / km² | 16.7 / km² | 16.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridRacial demographics for Zip Code 15853 - Pennsylvania
Zip Code 15853 - Pennsylvania Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 11.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zip Code 15853 - Pennsylvania | -24.9% | -17.3% | -11.3% |
| Pennsylvania | +22.1% | +12.6% | +5.8% |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Zip Code 15853 - Pennsylvania Median Age
Median Age: 44.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zip Code 15853 - Pennsylvania | 44.2 yrs | 45.1 yrs | 43.2 yrs |
| Pennsylvania | 40.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.6 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Zip Code 15853 Population Density
Population Density: 42.1 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zip Code 15853 | 6,384 | 151.7 sq mi | 42.1 / mi² |
| Pennsylvania | 13.1 million | 46,054.2 sq mi | 284 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Zip Code 15853 - Pennsylvania Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1710 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Stats and Demographics for Zip Code 15853 - Pennsylvania
| Population | 6,384 |
| Households in Zip Code 15853 - Pennsylvania | 3,820 |
| People per Household | 2.4 |
| Average House Value | $60,800 |
| Income per Household | $35,663 |
Business Concentration in Zip Code 15853 - Pennsylvania

Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Zip Code 15853 - Pennsylvania
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Accountants | 1 | 36.7 years |
| Car repair | 12 | 48.1 years |
| Construction of buildings | 5 | 32.9 years |
| Education | 6 | — |
| Physicians and surgeons | 31 | 27.3 years |
| Religion | 10 | 48.6 years |
| Restaurants | 30 | 34.6 years |
| Shopping | 7 | 33.8 years |
| Unreachable | 15 | 32.4 years |
| Businesses | 3,045 |
| Estimated total revenue | ~$639.4M |
| Median revenue per business | ~$450.7K |
| Estimated jobs | 3,408 |
| Estimated payroll | ~$160.2M |
| Industries | Businesses | Total revenue | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 234 | ~$274.4M | ~$557.1K | 528 |
| Construction | 112 | ~$83.4M | ~$902.8K | 234 |
| Manufacturing | 43 | ~$83.4M | ~$3.7M | 673 |
| Human health and social work activities | 195 | ~$52.8M | ~$477.0K | 571 |
| Education | 29 | ~$25.4M | ~$628.2K | 180 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 98 | ~$19.6M | ~$585.1K | 110 |
| Other service activities | 152 | ~$17.9M | ~$234.7K | 195 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 159 | ~$12.1M | ~$351.4K | 99 |
Largest businesses by estimated revenue
- Arc Metals Corp — Ridgway, Pennsylvania · ~$109.2M
- Allegheny Coatings — Ridgway, Pennsylvania · ~$37.7M
- Allegheny Contracting LLC — Ridgway, Pennsylvania · ~$29.8M
- Advantage Sales & Supply Company, INC. — Ridgway, Pennsylvania · ~$29.5M
- Continuous Metal Technology — Ridgway, Pennsylvania · ~$16.9M
median from the 421 of 3,045 businesses with estimates Estimate based on strong signals
Zip Code 15853 - Pennsylvania — Revenue trend
Median business revenue by year
| Year | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median revenue per business | ~$339.6K | ~$327.2K | ~$364.4K | ~$398.7K | ~$428.5K | ~$449.1K |
Revenue modeled for the same 419 businesses across all years. Estimate based on strong signals
Business distribution by price for Zip Code 15853 - Pennsylvania
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Zip Code 15853 - Pennsylvania Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $18,476 | $16,082 | $19,377 | $22,141 | $25,242 | $26,507 | $26,097 | $27,898 |
| Total GDP | $21.1M | $18.3M | $20.5M | $22.3M | $24.5M | $24.7M | $24.1M | $26M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Zip Code 15853 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zip Code 15853 | 135,164 tn | 21.17 tn | 891.2 tons/mi² |
| Pennsylvania | 249,778,007 tn | 19.12 tn | 5,423.6 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Zip Code 15853 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 135,164 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 21.17 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 891.2 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
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