Brownsville, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15417
Fayette County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,469
- 167/sq mi High-density area
- $55,395
- Median income Below-median income area
- $106,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brownsville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 167
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15417 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15417 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brownsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, home to 9,469 residents across 56.6 square miles, a density of 167 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15417 reports a modest median household income of $55,395 (29% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,177. The poverty rate is 18.3%, with unemployment at 8.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $106,400 (53% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $693; owner occupancy is 69.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fayette County, so 15417 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 15417
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brownsville, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15417.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 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 15417, Brownsville, 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
9,469
Population
56.6
Area (sq mi)
167
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15417?
45.3
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
0.5%
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?
$55,395
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$32,177
Per Capita Income
18.3%
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Unemployment Rate
28.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15417 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Brownsville, 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)
$55,395 16th percentile higher than 16% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
3,775housing units
3,775
Total Housing Units
3,292
Occupied Units
483
Vacant Units
2.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$106,400
Median Home Value
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$693
Median Rent
1946
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 109 business establishments in ZIP 15417, employing approximately 1,443 people with a combined annual payroll of $53,386,000.
109
Businesses
1,443
Employees
$53.4M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 20.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 17.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 13.8% |
| Construction | 13 | 11.9% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 11.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.8% |
| Information | 3 | 2.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.8% |
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 15417 vs 15444 →
ZIP 15417 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15417
Brownsville (15417)
9,469 residents
- 15419
California (15419)
4,492 residents
- 15450 2,323
La Belle (15450)
2,323 residents
- 15442 2,105
Grindstone (15442)
2,105 residents
- 15423 1,781
Coal Center (15423)
1,781 residents
- 15433 741
East Millsboro (15433)
741 residents
- 15413 551
Allison (15413)
551 residents
- 15444 517
Hiller (15444)
517 residents
- 15368 473
Vestaburg (15368)
473 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15417 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15417 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
- 15444
Hiller (15444)
$59,077 median income
- 15442
Grindstone (15442)
$57,246 median income
- 15417
Brownsville (15417)
$55,395 median income
- 15450
La Belle (15450)
$53,500 median income
- 15429
Denbo (15429)
$49,583 median income
- 15433
East Millsboro (15433)
$49,051 median income
- 15419
California (15419)
$43,813 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15417 ranks #4 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15444 | Hiller, PA | 517 | 0.6 mi |
| 15429 | Denbo, PA | 126 | 1.4 mi |
| 15450 | La Belle, PA | 2,323 | 3.0 mi |
| 15419 | California, PA | 4,492 | 3.2 mi |
| 15463 | Merrittstown, PA | 64 | 3.5 mi |
| 15368 | Vestaburg, PA | 473 | 3.7 mi |
| 15413 | Allison, PA | 551 | 3.2 mi |
| 15442 | Grindstone, PA | 2,105 | 4.2 mi |
| 15423 | Coal Center, PA | 1,781 | 5.1 mi |
| 15433 | East Millsboro, PA | 741 | 3.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15417, 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 (9,469 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 15417 in?
ZIP code 15417 (Brownsville) is located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Fayette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fayette-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 15417?
ZIP code 15417 in Brownsville, PA has a population of 9,469 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15417?
The median household income in ZIP 15417 is $55,395, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15417?
The median home value in ZIP 15417 is $106,400, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15417?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15417 is White at 83.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15417?
ZIP code 15417 has 109 business establishments employing approximately 1,443 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15417?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15417 are: Health care and social assistance (22), Other services (except public administration) (19), Accommodation and food services (15). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15417?
In ZIP code 15417, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.3% 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 15417?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15417 is 28.5 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 15417?
In ZIP code 15417, approximately 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15417?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15417 is 18.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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