ZIP Code 15442

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Grindstone · Fayette County · Pennsylvania

Population
2,105

54/sq mi

Median income
$57,246

▼ 25% vs US

higher than 24% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$93,200

▼ 66% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.3%

Median age 37.9

Land area
38.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 15442 in Grindstone, Pennsylvania has a population of 2,105. The median household income is $57,246, which is 25% below the national average. Median home value is $93,200, 66% below the US average. 14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15442 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 38.8 square miles in Grindstone, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 2,105 residents, producing a population density of 54 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 15442 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15442 sits at $57,246 (26% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $30,962. The poverty rate stands at 10.1% and the unemployment rate at 8.5%. On housing, the median home value is $93,200 (59% below the state average) with median rent at $1,047 per month, and 77.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15442 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fayette County, so you can benchmark 15442 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 15442

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15442.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 15442, Grindstone, 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

2,105

Population

38.8

Area (sq mi)

54

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15442?

37.9

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 93.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$57,246

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$30,962

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Unemployment Rate

23.1 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 60.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,203

Total Housing Units

1,088

Occupied Units

115

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.5%
Renter 22.5%

$93,200

Median Home Value

-59% vs state

$1,047

Median Rent

1942

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 15442, employing approximately 428 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,684,000.

25

Businesses

428

Employees

$14.7M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 20.0%
Construction 4 16.0%
Accommodation and food services 4 16.0%

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 15442 vs 15438 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
15438 Fayette City, PA 2,221 4.0 mi
15413 Allison, PA 551 2.7 mi
15422 Chestnut Ridge, PA 220 2.9 mi
15468 New Salem, PA 2,303 4.3 mi
15444 Hiller, PA 517 3.6 mi
15483 Stockdale, PA 513 4.6 mi
15420 Cardale, PA 251 4.2 mi
15417 Brownsville, PA 9,469 4.2 mi
15435 Fairbank, PA 437 5.1 mi
15477 Roscoe, PA 855 4.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15442 in?
ZIP code 15442 (Grindstone) 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 15442?
ZIP code 15442 in Grindstone, PA has a population of 2,105 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15442?
The median household income in ZIP 15442 is $57,246, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15442?
The median home value in ZIP 15442 is $93,200, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15442?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15442 is White at 93.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15442?
ZIP code 15442 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 428 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15442?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15442 are: Retail trade (5), Construction (4), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15442?
In ZIP code 15442, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.3% 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 15442?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15442 is 23.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15442?
In ZIP code 15442, approximately 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15442?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15442 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Grindstone, 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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