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 High-density area
- $53,160
- Median income Below-median income area
- $145,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 15425 (Connellsville, PA) rose +17.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 221.3 in 2023 to 259.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,540. The poverty rate is 16.1%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $145,000 (36% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $734; owner occupancy is 68.5%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fayette County, so 15425 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 15425
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Connellsville, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15425.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
69 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
69 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
58 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
44 establishments
- Construction 23
Construction
23 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 15425?
44.6
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
0.9%
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?
$53,160
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$33,540
Per Capita Income
16.1%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15425 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Connellsville, 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)
$53,160 13th percentile higher than 13% 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
8,806housing units
8,806
Total Housing Units
8,138
Occupied Units
668
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$145,000
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 15425
Connellsville (15425)
19,270 residents
- 15683
Scottdale (15683)
8,248 residents
- 15431 4,744
Dunbar (15431)
4,744 residents
- 15469 2,331
Normalville (15469)
2,331 residents
- 15486 2,303
Vanderbilt (15486)
2,303 residents
- 15631 1,075
Everson (15631)
1,075 residents
- 15688 641
Tarrs (15688)
641 residents
- 15490 628
White (15490)
628 residents
- 15612 474
Alverton (15612)
474 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15425 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15425 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15688
Tarrs (15688)
$80,938 median income
- 15430
Dickerson Run (15430)
$71,184 median income
- 15486
Vanderbilt (15486)
$66,250 median income
- 15431
Dunbar (15431)
$62,202 median income
- 15612
Alverton (15612)
$59,018 median income
- 15469
Normalville (15469)
$56,301 median income
- 15455
Leisenring (15455)
$54,554 median income
- 15425
Connellsville (15425)
$53,160 median income
- 15631
Everson (15631)
$52,727 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15425, 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 (19,270 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 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.
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