Hopwood, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15445
Fayette County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,693
- 50/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $47,955
- Median income Below-median income area
- $179,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hopwood pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 38th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 50
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15445 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15445 covers 54.4 square miles in Hopwood, Fayette County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,693 residents on file, a density of 50 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15445 reports a modest median household income of $47,955 (38% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,886. The poverty rate is 11.0%, with unemployment at 7.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $179,000 (21% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $1,073; owner occupancy is 89.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fayette County, so 15445 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 15445
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hopwood, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15445.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
5 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 15445, Hopwood, 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
2,693
Population
54.4
Area (sq mi)
50
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15445?
57.0
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
0.3%
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?
$47,955
Median Household Income
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$39,886
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 15445 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Hopwood, 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)
$47,955 7th percentile higher than 7% 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
1,442housing units
1,442
Total Housing Units
1,314
Occupied Units
128
Vacant Units
1.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$179,000
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$1,073
Median Rent
1966
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 56 business establishments in ZIP 15445, employing approximately 497 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,809,000.
56
Businesses
497
Employees
$15.8M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 17.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 17.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 10.7% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 8.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 8.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 5.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 5.4% |
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 15445 vs 15456 →
ZIP 15445 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
- 15431 4,744
Dunbar (15431)
4,744 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
- 15470 982
Ohiopyle (15470)
982 residents
- 15489 389
West Leisenring (15489)
389 residents
- 15472 306
Oliver (15472)
306 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15445 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15445 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
- 15470 $80,750
Ohiopyle (15470)
$80,750 median income
- 15437 $64,813
Farmington (15437)
$64,813 median income
- 15436 $62,917
Fairchance (15436)
$62,917 median income
- 15431 $62,202
Dunbar (15431)
$62,202 median income
- 15456 $58,828
Lemont Furnace (15456)
$58,828 median income
- 15455 $54,554
Leisenring (15455)
$54,554 median income
- 15401 $53,925
Uniontown (15401)
$53,925 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15445 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15456 | Lemont Furnace, PA | 2,976 | 3.6 mi |
| 15421 | Chalk Hill, PA | 112 | 3.7 mi |
| 15472 | Oliver, PA | 306 | 4.5 mi |
| 15401 | Uniontown, PA | 32,288 | 5.2 mi |
| 15436 | Fairchance, PA | 2,740 | 5.2 mi |
| 15470 | Ohiopyle, PA | 982 | 6.6 mi |
| 15437 | Farmington, PA | 2,573 | 6.2 mi |
| 15489 | West Leisenring, PA | 389 | 6.8 mi |
| 15431 | Dunbar, PA | 4,744 | 6.2 mi |
| 15455 | Leisenring, PA | 298 | 9.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15445, 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 (2,693 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 15445 in?
ZIP code 15445 (Hopwood) 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 15445?
ZIP code 15445 in Hopwood, PA has a population of 2,693 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15445?
The median household income in ZIP 15445 is $47,955, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15445?
The median home value in ZIP 15445 is $179,000, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15445?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15445 is White at 99.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15445?
ZIP code 15445 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 497 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15445?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15445 are: Construction (10), Other services (except public administration) (10), Health care and social assistance (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15445?
In ZIP code 15445, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.3% 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 15445?
In ZIP code 15445, approximately 89.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15445?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15445 is 11.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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