Farmington, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15437
Fayette County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,573
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,813
- Median income Near-median income area
- $227,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Farmington pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15437 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15437 covers 181.2 square miles in Farmington, Fayette County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,573 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15437 reports a modest median household income of $64,813 (17% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,120. The poverty rate is 35.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $227,700 (0% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,202; 71.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fayette County, so 15437 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 15437
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Farmington, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15437.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
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 15437, Farmington, 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
2,573
Population
181.2
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15437?
42.5
Median Age
53.3%
Male
46.7%
Female
16.8%
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?
$64,813
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$25,120
Per Capita Income
35.5%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 15437 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Farmington, 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)
$64,813 36th percentile higher than 36% 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
1,069housing units
1,069
Total Housing Units
788
Occupied Units
281
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$227,700
Median Home Value
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$1,202
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 48 business establishments in ZIP 15437, employing approximately 1,257 people with a combined annual payroll of $64,222,000.
48
Businesses
1,257
Employees
$64.2M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 16.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 14.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 12.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 8.3% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 6.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 6.3% |
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 15437 vs 15440 →
ZIP 15437 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
- 26525 7,064
Bruceton Mills (26525)
7,064 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
- 15459 1,763
Markleysburg (15459)
1,763 residents
- 15470 982
Ohiopyle (15470)
982 residents
- 15440 349
Gibbon Glade (15440)
349 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15437 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15437 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
- 26525 $82,114
Bruceton Mills (26525)
$82,114 median income
- 15470 $80,750
Ohiopyle (15470)
$80,750 median income
- 15459 $71,250
Markleysburg (15459)
$71,250 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15437 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15440 | Gibbon Glade, PA | 349 | 3.8 mi |
| 15421 | Chalk Hill, PA | 112 | 3.9 mi |
| 15445 | Hopwood, PA | 2,693 | 6.2 mi |
| 15436 | Fairchance, PA | 2,740 | 6.5 mi |
| 26525 | Bruceton Mills, WV | 7,064 | 9.3 mi |
| 15470 | Ohiopyle, PA | 982 | 6.7 mi |
| 15459 | Markleysburg, PA | 1,763 | 7.7 mi |
| 15456 | Lemont Furnace, PA | 2,976 | 9.6 mi |
| 15472 | Oliver, PA | 306 | 10.6 mi |
| 15401 | Uniontown, PA | 32,288 | 10.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15437, 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 (2,573 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 15437 in?
ZIP code 15437 (Farmington) 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 15437?
ZIP code 15437 in Farmington, PA has a population of 2,573 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15437?
The median household income in ZIP 15437 is $64,813, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15437?
The median home value in ZIP 15437 is $227,700, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15437?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15437 is White at 85.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15437?
ZIP code 15437 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 1,257 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15437?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15437 are: Construction (8), Accommodation and food services (8), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15437?
In ZIP code 15437, 79.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.4% 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 15437?
In ZIP code 15437, approximately 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15437?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15437 is 35.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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