Grindstone, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15442
Fayette County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,105
- 54/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $57,246
- Median income Below-median income area
- $93,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Grindstone pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 8th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 54
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15442 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15442 covers 38.8 square miles in Grindstone, Fayette County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,105 residents on file, a density of 54 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15442 reports a modest median household income of $57,246 (26% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,962. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 8.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $93,200 (59% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $1,047; owner occupancy is 77.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fayette County, so 15442 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 15442
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grindstone, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15442.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food 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 15442, Grindstone, 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
2,105
Population
38.8
Area (sq mi)
54
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15442?
37.9
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
1.5%
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?
$57,246
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$30,962
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15442 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Grindstone, 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)
$57,246 20th percentile higher than 20% 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
1,203housing units
1,203
Total Housing Units
1,088
Occupied Units
115
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$93,200
Median Home Value
-59% vs state ZIP avg
$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 15442 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15417
Brownsville (15417)
9,469 residents
- 15468 2,303
New Salem (15468)
2,303 residents
- 15438 2,221
Fayette City (15438)
2,221 residents
- 15442 2,105
Grindstone (15442)
2,105 residents
- 15477 855
Roscoe (15477)
855 residents
- 15413 551
Allison (15413)
551 residents
- 15444 517
Hiller (15444)
517 residents
- 15483 513
Stockdale (15483)
513 residents
- 15435 437
Fairbank (15435)
437 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15442 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15442 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15422
Chestnut Ridge (15422)
$92,727 median income
- 15420
Cardale (15420)
$81,875 median income
- 15477
Roscoe (15477)
$72,716 median income
- 15468
New Salem (15468)
$69,375 median income
- 15444
Hiller (15444)
$59,077 median income
- 15442
Grindstone (15442)
$57,246 median income
- 15417
Brownsville (15417)
$55,395 median income
- 15438
Fayette City (15438)
$53,917 median income
- 15483
Stockdale (15483)
$52,422 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15442 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15442, 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 (2,105 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 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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