ZIP Code 15459

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Markleysburg · Fayette County · Pennsylvania

Population
1,763

20/sq mi

Median income
$71,250

▼ 7% vs US

higher than 49% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$174,800

▼ 37% vs US

higher than 36% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.4%

Median age 41.3

Land area
86.4 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 15459 in Markleysburg, Pennsylvania has a population of 1,763. The median household income is $71,250, which is 7% below the national average. Median home value is $174,800, 37% below the US average. 13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15459 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 86.4 square miles in Markleysburg, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 1,763 residents, producing a population density of 20 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 15459 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15459 sits at $71,250 (8% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $31,439. The poverty rate stands at 14.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $174,800 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $787 per month, and 67.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15459 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fayette County, so you can benchmark 15459 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 15459

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15459.

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 15459, Markleysburg, 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

1,763

Population

86.4

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15459?

41.3

Median Age

55.0%

Male

45.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.3%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
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?

$71,250

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$31,439

Per Capita Income

14.8%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.4%

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

What does housing look like?

777

Total Housing Units

660

Occupied Units

117

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.4%
Renter 32.6%

$174,800

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$787

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 15459, employing approximately 400 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,438,000.

40

Businesses

400

Employees

$14.4M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 8 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 8 20.0%
Accommodation and food services 4 10.0%
Wholesale trade 3 7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 7.5%
Health care and social assistance 3 7.5%

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 Code City Population Distance
15411 Addison, PA 661 6.5 mi
15424 Confluence, PA 2,489 6.7 mi
21531 Friendsville, MD 2,227 8.5 mi
15437 Farmington, PA 2,573 7.7 mi
15470 Ohiopyle, PA 982 7.9 mi
15421 Chalk Hill, PA 112 8.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15459 in?
ZIP code 15459 (Markleysburg) 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 15459?
ZIP code 15459 in Markleysburg, PA has a population of 1,763 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15459?
The median household income in ZIP 15459 is $71,250, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15459?
The median home value in ZIP 15459 is $174,800, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15459?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15459 is White at 94.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15459?
ZIP code 15459 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 400 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15459?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15459 are: Retail trade (8), Other services (except public administration) (8), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15459?
In ZIP code 15459, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.4% 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 15459?
In ZIP code 15459, approximately 67.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15459?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15459 is 14.8% 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 Markleysburg, 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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