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Fayette City, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15438

Fayette County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,221
75/sq mi
$53,917
Median income
$145,500
Median home value
31.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fayette City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
75
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15438 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15438 covers 29.8 square miles in Fayette City, Fayette County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,221 residents on file, a density of 75 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15438 reports a modest median household income of $53,917 (31% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $35,306. Poverty here runs at 16.1%, with unemployment measured at 10.0%. Housing costs here run $145,500 for a typical home value (36% below the state average), with rent averaging $727 a month; 83.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Fayette County, letting you compare 15438 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 15438, Fayette City, 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

2,221

Population

29.8

Area (sq mi)

75

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15438?

43.6

Median Age

54.2%

Male

45.8%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 95.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$53,917

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$35,306

Per Capita Income

16.1%

Poverty Rate

10.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 15438 ranks nationally

Fayette City, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$53,917 20th percentile higher than 20% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 77.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.2%

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

What does housing look like?

984

Total Housing Units

836

Occupied Units

148

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.3%
Renter 16.7%

$145,500

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$727

Median Rent

1955

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 15438, employing approximately 85 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,480,000.

18

Businesses

85

Employees

$3.5M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 33.3%
Other services (except public administration) 6 33.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 15438 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15438 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 15438 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 15438 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
15483 Stockdale, PA 513 0.7 mi
15477 Roscoe, PA 855 1.1 mi
15412 Allenport, PA 470 1.4 mi
15434 Elco, PA 313 2.1 mi
15466 Newell, PA 458 2.6 mi
15432 Dunlevy, PA 427 2.9 mi
15442 Grindstone, PA 2,105 4.0 mi
15419 California, PA 4,492 3.1 mi
15072 Pricedale, PA 101 4.5 mi
15473 Perryopolis, PA 3,862 3.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fayette County

15401 standard
Uniontown, PA
Pop: 32,288
15425 standard
Connellsville, PA
Pop: 19,270
15417 standard
Brownsville, PA
Pop: 9,469
15478 standard
Smithfield, PA
Pop: 6,446
15431 standard
Dunbar, PA
Pop: 4,744
15461 standard
Masontown, PA
Pop: 4,333

Related Areas

Fayette County Fayette City, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15438 in? ▼
ZIP code 15438 (Fayette City) 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 15438? ▼
ZIP code 15438 in Fayette City, PA has a population of 2,221 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15438? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15438 is $53,917, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15438? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15438 is $145,500, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15438? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15438 is White at 95.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15438? ▼
ZIP code 15438 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 85 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15438? ▼
In ZIP code 15438, 77.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.2% 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 15438? ▼
In ZIP code 15438, approximately 83.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15438? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15438 is 16.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.