ZIP Code 15442
standardSource:
Grindstone · Fayette County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 2,105
- Median income
- $57,246
- Median home value
- $93,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 14.3%
- Land area
- 38.8 sq mi
54/sq mi
▼ 25% vs US
higher than 24% of US ZIPs
▼ 66% vs US
higher than 8% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.9
New York
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.
- 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 + 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
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
$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?
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
$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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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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