Dunbar, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15431
Fayette County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,744
- 38/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $62,202
- Median income Near-median income area
- $141,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dunbar pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 38
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15431 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15431 covers 126.5 square miles in Dunbar, Fayette County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,744 residents on file, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15431 reports a modest median household income of $62,202 (20% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,310. The poverty rate is 17.2%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $141,600 (38% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $819; owner occupancy is 80.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, 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 15431 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 15431
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dunbar, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15431.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Construction 5
Construction
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 5
Health care and social assistance
5 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 15431, Dunbar, 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
4,744
Population
126.5
Area (sq mi)
38
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15431?
44.8
Median Age
54.1%
Male
45.9%
Female
0.4%
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?
$62,202
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$31,310
Per Capita Income
17.2%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15431 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Dunbar, 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)
$62,202 30th percentile higher than 30% 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
2,240housing units
2,240
Total Housing Units
1,910
Occupied Units
330
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$141,600
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$819
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 55 business establishments in ZIP 15431, employing approximately 518 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,554,000.
55
Businesses
518
Employees
$24.6M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 13 | 23.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 10.9% |
| Construction | 5 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 9.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 5.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.5% |
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 15431 vs 15456 →
ZIP 15431 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
- 15431 4,744
Dunbar (15431)
4,744 residents
- 15456 2,976
Lemont Furnace (15456)
2,976 residents
- 15445 2,693
Hopwood (15445)
2,693 residents
- 15631 1,075
Everson (15631)
1,075 residents
- 15470 982
Ohiopyle (15470)
982 residents
- 15489 389
West Leisenring (15489)
389 residents
- 15430 314
Dickerson Run (15430)
314 residents
- 15472 306
Oliver (15472)
306 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15431 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15431 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15421
Chalk Hill (15421)
$250,000 median income
- 15472 $82,852
Oliver (15472)
$82,852 median income
- 15470 $80,750
Ohiopyle (15470)
$80,750 median income
- 15430 $71,184
Dickerson Run (15430)
$71,184 median income
- 15431 $62,202
Dunbar (15431)
$62,202 median income
- 15456 $58,828
Lemont Furnace (15456)
$58,828 median income
- 15455 $54,554
Leisenring (15455)
$54,554 median income
- 15425 $53,160
Connellsville (15425)
$53,160 median income
- 15631 $52,727
Everson (15631)
$52,727 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15431 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15456 | Lemont Furnace, PA | 2,976 | 3.5 mi |
| 15455 | Leisenring, PA | 298 | 4.4 mi |
| 15421 | Chalk Hill, PA | 112 | 7.2 mi |
| 15489 | West Leisenring, PA | 389 | 5.4 mi |
| 15425 | Connellsville, PA | 19,270 | 5.7 mi |
| 15445 | Hopwood, PA | 2,693 | 6.2 mi |
| 15470 | Ohiopyle, PA | 982 | 6.6 mi |
| 15430 | Dickerson Run, PA | 314 | 6.9 mi |
| 15631 | Everson, PA | 1,075 | 9.5 mi |
| 15472 | Oliver, PA | 306 | 6.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15431, 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 (4,744 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 15431 in?
ZIP code 15431 (Dunbar) 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 15431?
ZIP code 15431 in Dunbar, PA has a population of 4,744 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15431?
The median household income in ZIP 15431 is $62,202, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15431?
The median home value in ZIP 15431 is $141,600, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15431?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15431 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15431?
ZIP code 15431 has 55 business establishments employing approximately 518 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15431?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15431 are: Retail trade (13), Wholesale trade (6), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15431?
In ZIP code 15431, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.2% 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 15431?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15431 is 26.1 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 15431?
In ZIP code 15431, approximately 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15431?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15431 is 17.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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