Masontown, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15461
Fayette County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,333
- 158/sq mi High-density area
- $57,596
- Median income Below-median income area
- $124,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Masontown pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 158
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15461 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15461 covers 27.4 square miles in Masontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,333 residents on file, a density of 158 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15461 reports a modest median household income of $57,596 (26% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,909. Economic pressure is pronounced: 28.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.6%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $124,900 (45% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $457; owner occupancy is 78.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fayette County, so 15461 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 15461
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Masontown, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15461.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 6
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
3 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 15461, Masontown, 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
4,333
Population
27.4
Area (sq mi)
158
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15461?
39.6
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
0.7%
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?
$57,596
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$26,909
Per Capita Income
28.2%
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15461 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Masontown, 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)
$57,596 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
1,802housing units
1,802
Total Housing Units
1,533
Occupied Units
269
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$124,900
Median Home Value
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$457
Median Rent
1953
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 66 business establishments in ZIP 15461, employing approximately 554 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,764,000.
66
Businesses
554
Employees
$23.8M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 24.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 22.7% |
| Retail trade | 14 | 21.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 9.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.5% |
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 15461 vs 15460 →
ZIP 15461 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15461
Masontown (15461)
4,333 residents
- 15458
Mc Clellandtown (15458)
2,379 residents
- 15474
Point Marion (15474)
2,049 residents
- 15338 1,606
Greensboro (15338)
1,606 residents
- 15410 905
Adah (15410)
905 residents
- 15351 901
Nemacolin (15351)
901 residents
- 15443 377
Hibbs (15443)
377 residents
- 15454 237
Leckrone (15454)
237 residents
- 15476 157
Ronco (15476)
157 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15461 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15461 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15410
Adah (15410)
$76,667 median income
- 15338
Greensboro (15338)
$67,981 median income
- 15474
Point Marion (15474)
$62,500 median income
- 15458
Mc Clellandtown (15458)
$61,979 median income
- 15467
New Geneva (15467)
$60,313 median income
- 15461
Masontown (15461)
$57,596 median income
- 15351 $27,557
Nemacolin (15351)
$27,557 median income
- 15460 $25,000
Martin (15460)
$25,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15461 ranks #6 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15460 | Martin, PA | 120 | 2.2 mi |
| 15476 | Ronco, PA | 157 | 2.2 mi |
| 15454 | Leckrone, PA | 237 | 2.1 mi |
| 15351 | Nemacolin, PA | 901 | 3.0 mi |
| 15467 | New Geneva, PA | 141 | 4.1 mi |
| 15410 | Adah, PA | 905 | 5.0 mi |
| 15474 | Point Marion, PA | 2,049 | 6.4 mi |
| 15443 | Hibbs, PA | 377 | 5.4 mi |
| 15458 | Mc Clellandtown, PA | 2,379 | 4.2 mi |
| 15338 | Greensboro, PA | 1,606 | 4.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15461, 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 (4,333 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 15461 in?
ZIP code 15461 (Masontown) 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 15461?
ZIP code 15461 in Masontown, PA has a population of 4,333 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15461?
The median household income in ZIP 15461 is $57,596, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15461?
The median home value in ZIP 15461 is $124,900, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15461?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15461 is White at 90.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15461?
ZIP code 15461 has 66 business establishments employing approximately 554 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15461?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15461 are: Health care and social assistance (16), Other services (except public administration) (15), Retail trade (14). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15461?
In ZIP code 15461, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% 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 15461?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15461 is 29.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15461?
In ZIP code 15461, approximately 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15461?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15461 is 28.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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