Somerset County GIS Maps
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Somerset County, Pennsylvania, has 74,129 residents and covers 1,074.4 square miles. The population declined 4.6% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Somerset County is 42111.
Somerset is the county's largest population center. Somerset County also includes 35 zip codes, 11 public school districts and 72 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Somerset County Trends
- Population
- 74,129▾
- Median Home Value
- $130,600▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 8,260▾
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Somerset County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Somerset County Population
Somerset County had 74,129 residents in 2020. That was 4.6% lower than in 2010. Somerset County had 5,894 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. Somerset is the largest city in the county, but it accounts for only about 8% of the total population. The county is fairly spread out, with about 69 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Somerset, Windber and Meyersdale.
Population Trend in Somerset County PA
Somerset County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Somerset County Zip Codes
Somerset County has 35 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Somerset (15501), Windber (15963) and Meyersdale (15552). Somerset is the largest zip by population, with about 16,277 residents or 22% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 45% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Somerset County PA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15501 | Somerset | 16,277 | ▾ -3.5% |
| 15963 | Windber | 10,733 | ▾ -3.4% |
| 15552 | Meyersdale | 5,988 | ▾ -2.1% |
| 15530 | Berlin | 5,090 | ▾ -5.2% |
| 15557 | Rockwood | 3,657 | ▾ -0.7% |
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Somerset County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Somerset County Demographics
Somerset County has a median age of 47, which makes the county a little older than Pennsylvania overall. About 18.2% of residents are under 18, while 23.5% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 29.1% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 17.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 34.5%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Somerset County PA
Median Age
47
Under 18
18.2%
Age 65+
23.5%
Bachelor's+
17.3%
Somerset County School Districts
Somerset County is served by 11 public school districts with 8,260 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Somerset Area, Windber Area and North Star. Those three districts account for about 51% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Somerset County PA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Area School District | 1,977 | 23.9% | ▴ 1% |
| Windber Area School District | 1,254 | 15.2% | ▴ 1.7% |
| North Star School District | 984 | 11.9% | ▾ -2.5% |
| Conemaugh Township Area School District | 872 | 10.6% | ▾ -1.6% |
| Berlin Brothersvalley School District | 769 | 9.3% | ▾ -0.1% |
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Somerset County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Somerset County Housing & Real Estate
Somerset County has a median home value of $130,600 and a median gross rent of $749. About 80% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Pennsylvania median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $204,500 and homes spent about 67 days on the market.
Somerset County Housing Mix
Somerset County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Somerset County Housing Trends
Somerset County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Somerset County, PA
Somerset County has 3,200 business listings across 541 categories. The largest categories in Somerset County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (182, 5.7%), Auto Repair (69, 2.2%), and Farm (54, 1.7%). The full Somerset County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Somerset County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Somerset County, PA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 182 | 5.7% |
| Auto Repair | 69 | 2.2% |
| Farm | 54 | 1.7% |
| Contractors | 45 | 1.4% |
| Beauty Salons | 43 | 1.3% |
| Gas Stations | 42 | 1.3% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 40 | 1.3% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 39 | 1.2% |
| Medical Offices | 36 | 1.1% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 34 | 1.1% |
Somerset County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Somerset Single County Authority for Drug and Alcohol | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Somerset |
| Village At Somerset | Accommodation | Somerset |
| Beer Ream Co | Accountant | Somerset |
| Middle Youghiogheny | Active Life | Confluence |
| Somerset Acupuncture with Krista Long | Acupuncture | Somerset |
| Scott C Ash Visual Communications | Advertising Agency | Somerset |
| Rob's Rations LLC | Agricultural Service | Middlecreek Twp |
| Growmark FS LLC | Agriculture | Somerset |
| Magic Mist Cleaning Services | Air Duct Cleaning Service | Somerset |
| Somerset County Airport | Airport | Friedens |
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Somerset County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Somerset County Basemaps
Somerset County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Somerset County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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