Fairchance, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15436
Fayette County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,740
- 151/sq mi High-density area
- $62,917
- Median income Near-median income area
- $156,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fairchance pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 28th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 151
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15436 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15436 covers 18.1 square miles in Fairchance, Fayette County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,740 residents on file, a density of 151 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15436 reports a modest median household income of $62,917 (19% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,531. The poverty rate is 17.1%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $156,200 (31% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $698; owner occupancy is 66.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fayette County, so 15436 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 15436
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fairchance, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15436.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 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 15436, Fairchance, 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
2,740
Population
18.1
Area (sq mi)
151
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15436?
55.8
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
0.0%
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?
$62,917
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$36,531
Per Capita Income
17.1%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 15436 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Fairchance, 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)
$62,917 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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
1,063housing units
1,063
Total Housing Units
954
Occupied Units
109
Vacant Units
1.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$156,200
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$698
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 37 business establishments in ZIP 15436, employing approximately 155 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,156,000.
37
Businesses
155
Employees
$5.2M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 27.0% |
| Construction | 5 | 13.5% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 10.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 10.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 8.1% |
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 15436 vs 15401 →
ZIP 15436 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15401
Uniontown (15401)
32,288 residents
- 15478 6,446
Smithfield (15478)
6,446 residents
- 15456 2,976
Lemont Furnace (15456)
2,976 residents
- 15436 2,740
Fairchance (15436)
2,740 residents
- 15445 2,693
Hopwood (15445)
2,693 residents
- 15437 2,573
Farmington (15437)
2,573 residents
- 15489 389
West Leisenring (15489)
389 residents
- 15440 349
Gibbon Glade (15440)
349 residents
- 15484 328
Uledi (15484)
328 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15436 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15436 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
- 15484 $98,579
Uledi (15484)
$98,579 median income
- 15472 $82,852
Oliver (15472)
$82,852 median income
- 15478 $67,449
Smithfield (15478)
$67,449 median income
- 15440 $66,250
Gibbon Glade (15440)
$66,250 median income
- 15437 $64,813
Farmington (15437)
$64,813 median income
- 15436 $62,917
Fairchance (15436)
$62,917 median income
- 15456 $58,828
Lemont Furnace (15456)
$58,828 median income
- 15401 $53,925
Uniontown (15401)
$53,925 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15436 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15401 | Uniontown, PA | 32,288 | 5.9 mi |
| 15478 | Smithfield, PA | 6,446 | 4.6 mi |
| 15472 | Oliver, PA | 306 | 7.0 mi |
| 15445 | Hopwood, PA | 2,693 | 5.2 mi |
| 15484 | Uledi, PA | 328 | 6.0 mi |
| 15437 | Farmington, PA | 2,573 | 6.5 mi |
| 15421 | Chalk Hill, PA | 112 | 7.0 mi |
| 15489 | West Leisenring, PA | 389 | 10.4 mi |
| 15456 | Lemont Furnace, PA | 2,976 | 8.3 mi |
| 15440 | Gibbon Glade, PA | 349 | 8.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15436, 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 (2,740 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 15436 in?
ZIP code 15436 (Fairchance) 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 15436?
ZIP code 15436 in Fairchance, PA has a population of 2,740 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15436?
The median household income in ZIP 15436 is $62,917, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15436?
The median home value in ZIP 15436 is $156,200, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15436?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15436 is White at 96.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15436?
ZIP code 15436 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 155 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15436?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15436 are: Other services (except public administration) (10), Construction (5), Retail trade (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15436?
In ZIP code 15436, 68.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15436?
In ZIP code 15436, approximately 66.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15436?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15436 is 17.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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