PlainZIP

Newell, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15466

Fayette County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

458
414/sq mi
$46,429
Median income
$103,400
Median home value
7.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Newell pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
414
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15466 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15466 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newell, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, home to just 458 residents across 1.1 square miles, a density of 414 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15466 reports a modest median household income of $46,429 (40% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $21,685. Local economic indicators show a 21.5% poverty rate alongside 1.6% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $103,400 (55% below the state average); renters pay a median of $975 monthly, and 74.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Fayette County, letting you compare 15466 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 15466, Newell, 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

458

Population

1.1

Area (sq mi)

414

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15466?

41.5

Median Age

42.4%

Male

57.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.9%
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 4.1%
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?

$46,429

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$21,685

Per Capita Income

21.5%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 15466 ranks nationally

Newell, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$46,429 10th percentile higher than 10% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.5%

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

What does housing look like?

204

Total Housing Units

186

Occupied Units

18

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.2%
Renter 25.8%

$103,400

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$975

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 15466, employing approximately 42 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,881,000.

4

Businesses

42

Employees

$2.9M

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 15466 vs 15434 →

ZIP 15466 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15466 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 15466 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 15466 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
15434 Elco, PA 313 0.7 mi
15419 California, PA 4,492 1.4 mi
15477 Roscoe, PA 855 1.5 mi
15423 Coal Center, PA 1,781 2.1 mi
15483 Stockdale, PA 513 2.2 mi
15438 Fayette City, PA 2,221 2.6 mi
15412 Allenport, PA 470 2.2 mi
15432 Dunlevy, PA 427 3.2 mi
15444 Hiller, PA 517 4.5 mi
15062 Monessen, PA 7,731 5.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fayette County

15401 standard
Uniontown, PA
Pop: 32,288
15425 standard
Connellsville, PA
Pop: 19,270
15417 standard
Brownsville, PA
Pop: 9,469
15478 standard
Smithfield, PA
Pop: 6,446
15431 standard
Dunbar, PA
Pop: 4,744
15461 standard
Masontown, PA
Pop: 4,333

Related Areas

Fayette County Newell, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15466 in? ▼
ZIP code 15466 (Newell) 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 15466? ▼
ZIP code 15466 in Newell, PA has a population of 458 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15466? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15466 is $46,429, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15466? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15466 is $103,400, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15466? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15466 is White at 95.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15466? ▼
ZIP code 15466 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 42 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15466? ▼
In ZIP code 15466, 51.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.5% 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 15466? ▼
In ZIP code 15466, approximately 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15466? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15466 is 21.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.