Charleroi, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15022
Washington County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,340
- 221/sq mi High-density area
- $58,387
- Median income Below-median income area
- $121,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Charleroi pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 221
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15022 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 15022 (Charleroi, PA) rose +6.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 187.4 in 2023 to 198.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 15022 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Charleroi, Washington County, Pennsylvania, home to 10,340 residents across 46.8 square miles, a density of 221 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15022 reports a modest median household income of $58,387 (25% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,848. The poverty rate is 19.2%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $121,100 (47% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $799; owner occupancy is 71.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 15022 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 15022
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Charleroi, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15022.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
44 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
40 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
36 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Manufacturing 16
Manufacturing
16 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15022, Charleroi, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
10,340
Population
46.8
Area (sq mi)
221
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15022?
45.4
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
3.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$58,387
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$35,848
Per Capita Income
19.2%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15022 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Charleroi, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$58,387 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,257housing units
5,257
Total Housing Units
4,318
Occupied Units
939
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$121,100
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$799
Median Rent
1948
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.1%
YoY Change (2024)
199
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+99%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 15022 have increased 6.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +12.8% | 143 |
| 2021 | +3.0% | 147 |
| 2022 | +12.9% | 166 |
| 2023 | +13.0% | 187 |
| 2024 | +6.1% | 199 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 241 business establishments in ZIP 15022, employing approximately 4,112 people with a combined annual payroll of $248,254,000.
241
Businesses
4,112
Employees
$248.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 44 | 18.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 16.6% |
| Retail trade | 36 | 14.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 6.6% |
| Construction | 15 | 6.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 2.5% |
| Utilities | 4 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 1.7% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 1.2% |
| Information | 3 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 15022 vs 15423 →
ZIP 15022 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15063
Monongahela (15063)
11,677 residents
- 15022
Charleroi (15022)
10,340 residents
- 15062
Monessen (15062)
7,731 residents
- 15314 3,788
Bentleyville (15314)
3,788 residents
- 15067 2,281
New Eagle (15067)
2,281 residents
- 15423 1,781
Coal Center (15423)
1,781 residents
- 15427 1,091
Daisytown (15427)
1,091 residents
- 15466 458
Newell (15466)
458 residents
- 15432 427
Dunlevy (15432)
427 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15022 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15022 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15423
Coal Center (15423)
$77,857 median income
- 15432
Dunlevy (15432)
$74,500 median income
- 15063
Monongahela (15063)
$65,179 median income
- 15314
Bentleyville (15314)
$59,356 median income
- 15022
Charleroi (15022)
$58,387 median income
- 15427
Daisytown (15427)
$54,250 median income
- 15062
Monessen (15062)
$52,889 median income
- 15067
New Eagle (15067)
$52,352 median income
- 15466
Newell (15466)
$46,429 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15022 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15423 | Coal Center, PA | 1,781 | 3.1 mi |
| 15366 | Van Voorhis, PA | 164 | 2.7 mi |
| 15062 | Monessen, PA | 7,731 | 3.2 mi |
| 15063 | Monongahela, PA | 11,677 | 4.4 mi |
| 15072 | Pricedale, PA | 101 | 4.2 mi |
| 15432 | Dunlevy, PA | 427 | 4.1 mi |
| 15314 | Bentleyville, PA | 3,788 | 4.4 mi |
| 15466 | Newell, PA | 458 | 4.6 mi |
| 15427 | Daisytown, PA | 1,091 | 4.8 mi |
| 15067 | New Eagle, PA | 2,281 | 5.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15022, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (10,340 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 15022 in?
ZIP code 15022 (Charleroi) is located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 15022?
ZIP code 15022 in Charleroi, PA has a population of 10,340 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15022?
The median household income in ZIP 15022 is $58,387, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15022?
The median home value in ZIP 15022 is $121,100, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15022?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15022 is White at 85.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15022?
ZIP code 15022 has 241 business establishments employing approximately 4,112 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15022?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15022 are: Health care and social assistance (44), Other services (except public administration) (40), Retail trade (36). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15022?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15022 increased by 6.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 99%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15022?
In ZIP code 15022, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 15022?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15022 is 26.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15022?
In ZIP code 15022, approximately 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15022?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15022 is 19.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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