ZIP Code 15423

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Coal Center · Washington County · Pennsylvania

Population
1,781

42/sq mi

Median income
$77,857

▲ 2% vs US

higher than 59% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$185,900

▼ 33% vs US

higher than 40% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
26.0%

Median age 43.7

Land area
42.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 15423 in Coal Center, Pennsylvania has a population of 1,781. The median household income is $77,857, which is 2% above the national average. Median home value is $185,900, 33% below the US average. 26.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15423 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 42.5 square miles in Coal Center, Washington County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 1,781 residents, producing a population density of 42 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 15423 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15423 sits at $77,857 (0% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $35,838. The poverty rate stands at 15.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $185,900 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $986 per month, and 86.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15423 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 15423 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 15423

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15423.

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 15423, Coal Center, 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

1,781

Population

42.5

Area (sq mi)

42

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15423?

43.7

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 94.6%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$77,857

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$35,838

Per Capita Income

15.9%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

25.3 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 72.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.0%

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

What does housing look like?

771

Total Housing Units

724

Occupied Units

47

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.5%
Renter 13.5%

$185,900

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$986

Median Rent

1959

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 15423, employing approximately 646 people with a combined annual payroll of $41,217,000.

30

Businesses

646

Employees

$41.2M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 8 26.7%
Construction 6 20.0%
Health care and social assistance 3 10.0%

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 15423 vs 15466 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
15466 Newell, PA 458 2.1 mi
15434 Elco, PA 313 2.5 mi
15022 Charleroi, PA 10,340 3.1 mi
15419 California, PA 4,492 2.8 mi
15427 Daisytown, PA 1,091 2.8 mi
15477 Roscoe, PA 855 3.4 mi
15412 Allenport, PA 470 3.7 mi
15483 Stockdale, PA 513 4.0 mi
15417 Brownsville, PA 9,469 5.1 mi
15432 Dunlevy, PA 427 3.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15423 in?
ZIP code 15423 (Coal Center) 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 15423?
ZIP code 15423 in Coal Center, PA has a population of 1,781 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15423?
The median household income in ZIP 15423 is $77,857, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15423?
The median home value in ZIP 15423 is $185,900, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15423?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15423 is White at 94.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15423?
ZIP code 15423 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 646 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15423?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15423 are: Manufacturing (8), Construction (6), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15423?
In ZIP code 15423, 72.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.0% 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 15423?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15423 is 25.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15423?
In ZIP code 15423, approximately 86.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15423?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15423 is 15.9% 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 Coal Center, 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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