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Connellsville, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15425

Fayette County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

19,270
134/sq mi
$53,160
Median income
$145,000
Median home value
17.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Connellsville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
134
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15425 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15425 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Connellsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, home to 19,270 residents across 144.3 square miles, a density of 134 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15425 reports a modest median household income of $53,160 (32% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $33,540. The poverty rate stands at 16.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. Housing costs here run $145,000 for a typical home value (36% below the state average), with rent averaging $734 a month; 68.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 15425, plus 6 more within Fayette County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 15425

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Connellsville, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15425.

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 15425, Connellsville, 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

19,270

Population

144.3

Area (sq mi)

134

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15425?

44.6

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 89.4%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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?

$53,160

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$33,540

Per Capita Income

16.1%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

26.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15425 ranks nationally

Connellsville, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,160 18th percentile higher than 18% 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 63.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.4%

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

What does housing look like?

8,806

Total Housing Units

8,138

Occupied Units

668

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.5%
Renter 31.5%

$145,000

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$734

Median Rent

1957

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

+17.1%

YoY Change (2024)

259

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+159%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15425 have increased 17.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.6% 174
2021 +13.1% 197
2022 +10.0% 217
2023 +2.0% 221
2024 +17.1% 259

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 397 business establishments in ZIP 15425, employing approximately 4,716 people with a combined annual payroll of $187,146,000.

397

Businesses

4,716

Employees

$187.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 69 17.4%
Health care and social assistance 69 17.4%
Other services (except public administration) 58 14.6%
Accommodation and food services 44 11.1%
Construction 23 5.8%
Manufacturing 20 5.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 4.8%
Finance and insurance 18 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 16 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 3.3%
Wholesale trade 12 3.0%
Utilities 7 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.5%
Information 5 1.3%
Educational services 3 0.8%

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 15425 vs 15631 →

ZIP 15425 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 15425 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 15425 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 15425 ranks #8 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
15631 Everson, PA 1,075 4.5 mi
15455 Leisenring, PA 298 4.8 mi
15430 Dickerson Run, PA 314 5.3 mi
15431 Dunbar, PA 4,744 5.7 mi
15683 Scottdale, PA 8,248 6.2 mi
15469 Normalville, PA 2,331 7.1 mi
15490 White, PA 628 6.3 mi
15486 Vanderbilt, PA 2,303 7.8 mi
15612 Alverton, PA 474 8.0 mi
15688 Tarrs, PA 641 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fayette County

15401 standard
Uniontown, PA
Pop: 32,288
15417 standard
Brownsville, PA
Pop: 9,469
15478 standard
Smithfield, PA
Pop: 6,446
15431 standard
Dunbar, PA
Pop: 4,744
15461 standard
Masontown, PA
Pop: 4,333
15473 standard
Perryopolis, PA
Pop: 3,862

Related Areas

Fayette County Connellsville, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15425 in? ▼
ZIP code 15425 (Connellsville) 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 15425? ▼
ZIP code 15425 in Connellsville, PA has a population of 19,270 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15425? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15425 is $53,160, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15425? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15425 is $145,000, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15425? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15425 is White at 89.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15425? ▼
ZIP code 15425 has 397 business establishments employing approximately 4,716 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15425? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15425 are: Retail trade (69), Health care and social assistance (69), Other services (except public administration) (58). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15425? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15425 increased by 17.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. 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 15425? ▼
In ZIP code 15425, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.4% 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 15425? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15425 is 26.2 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 15425? ▼
In ZIP code 15425, approximately 68.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15425? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15425 is 16.1% 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.