ZIP Code 15022

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Charleroi · Washington County · Pennsylvania

Population
10,340

221/sq mi

Median income
$58,387

▼ 23% vs US

higher than 26% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$121,100

▼ 56% vs US

higher than 17% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
23.9%

Median age 45.4

Land area
46.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 15022 in Charleroi, Pennsylvania has a population of 10,340. The median household income is $58,387, which is 23% below the national average. Median home value is $121,100, 56% below the US average. 23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15022 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 46.8 square miles in Charleroi, Washington County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 10,340 residents, producing a population density of 221 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 15022 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15022 sits at $58,387 (25% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $35,848. The poverty rate stands at 19.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $121,100 (47% below the state average) with median rent at $799 per month, and 71.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15022 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 15022 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 15022

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15022.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

10,340

Population

46.8

Area (sq mi)

221

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15022?

45.4

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 85.5%
African American 7.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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

$35,848

Per Capita Income

19.2%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.7 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,257

Total Housing Units

4,318

Occupied Units

939

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.7%
Renter 28.3%

$121,100

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$799

Median Rent

1948

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Charleroi, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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