ZIP Code 15462

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Melcroft · Fayette County · Pennsylvania

Population
398

109/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
0.0%

Median age 63.1

Land area
3.7 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 15462 in Melcroft, Pennsylvania has a population of 398. 0

ZIP code 15462 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.7 square miles in Melcroft, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 398 residents, producing a population density of 109 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 15462 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15462 sits at , while per-capita income is $13,241. The poverty rate stands at 13.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15462 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fayette County, so you can benchmark 15462 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 →

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 15462, Melcroft, 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

398

Population

3.7

Area (sq mi)

109

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15462?

63.1

Median Age

32.5%

Male

67.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
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?

$13,241

Per Capita Income

13.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 79.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

38

Total Housing Units

38

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 15462, employing approximately 57 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,187,000.

8

Businesses

57

Employees

$2.2M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 15462 vs 15446 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
15446 Indian Head, PA 324 1.7 mi
15628 Donegal, PA 525 3.1 mi
15469 Normalville, PA 2,331 3.5 mi
15490 White, PA 628 3.6 mi
15622 Champion, PA 1,387 3.7 mi
15646 Jones Mills, PA 233 3.7 mi
15610 Acme, PA 3,738 6.0 mi
15687 Stahlstown, PA 1,476 6.4 mi
15502 Hidden Valley, PA 191 7.8 mi
15464 Mill Run, PA 1,536 9.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15462 in?
ZIP code 15462 (Melcroft) 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 15462?
ZIP code 15462 in Melcroft, PA has a population of 398 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15462?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15462 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15462?
ZIP code 15462 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 57 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15462?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15462 is 13.8% 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 Melcroft, PA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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