ZIP Code 15428

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Dawson · Fayette County · Pennsylvania

Population
1,806

34/sq mi

Median income
$70,368

▼ 8% vs US

higher than 47% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$123,200

▼ 56% vs US

higher than 18% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.5%

Median age 40.3

Land area
53.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 15428 in Dawson, Pennsylvania has a population of 1,806. The median household income is $70,368, which is 8% below the national average. Median home value is $123,200, 56% below the US average. 16.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15428 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 53.1 square miles in Dawson, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 1,806 residents, producing a population density of 34 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 15428 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15428 sits at $70,368 (10% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $33,577. The poverty rate stands at 11.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $123,200 (46% below the state average) with median rent at $911 per month, and 77.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15428 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fayette County, so you can benchmark 15428 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 →

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 15428, Dawson, 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

1,806

Population

53.1

Area (sq mi)

34

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15428?

40.3

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 91.4%
African American 3.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$70,368

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$33,577

Per Capita Income

11.4%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

27.4 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 65.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.5%

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

What does housing look like?

748

Total Housing Units

702

Occupied Units

46

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.8%
Renter 22.2%

$123,200

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$911

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 15428, employing approximately 68 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,765,000.

14

Businesses

68

Employees

$3.8M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 21.4%

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 15428 vs 15430 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
15430 Dickerson Run, PA 314 3.1 mi
15486 Vanderbilt, PA 2,303 4.0 mi
15473 Perryopolis, PA 3,862 4.7 mi
15683 Scottdale, PA 8,248 4.4 mi
15631 Everson, PA 1,075 5.1 mi
15479 Smithton, PA 2,113 5.3 mi
15482 Star Junction, PA 604 4.7 mi
15448 Jacobs Creek, PA 192 4.7 mi
15455 Leisenring, PA 298 5.8 mi
15492 Wickhaven, PA 108 5.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15428 in?
ZIP code 15428 (Dawson) 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 15428?
ZIP code 15428 in Dawson, PA has a population of 1,806 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15428?
The median household income in ZIP 15428 is $70,368, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15428?
The median home value in ZIP 15428 is $123,200, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15428?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15428 is White at 91.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15428?
ZIP code 15428 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 68 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15428?
In ZIP code 15428, 65.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.5% 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 15428?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15428 is 27.4 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 15428?
In ZIP code 15428, approximately 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15428?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15428 is 11.4% 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 Dawson, 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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