PlainZIP

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
$58,387
Median income
$121,100
Median home value
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $35,848. The poverty rate stands at 19.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. The typical home here is valued at $121,100 (47% below the state average); renters pay a median of $799 monthly, and 71.7% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 15022 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Washington County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 + 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

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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

How ZIP 15022 ranks nationally

Charleroi, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$58,387 26th percentile higher than 26% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

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)

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15022 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 15022 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

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Washington, PA
Pop: 49,331
15317 standard
Canonsburg, PA
Pop: 36,535
15057 standard
Mc Donald, PA
Pop: 13,930
15063 standard
Monongahela, PA
Pop: 11,677
15367 standard
Venetia, PA
Pop: 8,731
15332 standard
Finleyville, PA
Pop: 8,148

Related Areas

Washington County Charleroi, PA Pennsylvania

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.