White Oak borough, PA

ZIP 15642 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in White Oak borough, PA (15642)

Median Income

$92,975

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,128

Wealth inflow

Population

46,727

Unemployment

4.2%

0.5pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,128 for ZIP 15642 (White Oak borough, PA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.2%+13% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.0%-67% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

7.8%-33% vs US avg

995

Establishments

12,433

Employees

~12 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.4%
Construction5.5%
Manufacturing12.8%
Wholesale trade2.7%
Retail trade14.0%
Transportation, utilities6.3%
Information2.2%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.7%
Professional, scientific, management11.7%
Education, health care, social26.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services4.6%
Other services4.1%
Public administration2.7%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 15642 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 5.4%, median income rose 6.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 9.5%.

Median Income

$92,975

+24% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate