Perryopolis, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15473
Fayette County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,862
- 64/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,438
- Median income Near-median income area
- $201,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Perryopolis pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 64
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15473 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15473 covers 60.3 square miles in Perryopolis, Fayette County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,862 residents on file, a density of 64 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15473 reports a modest median household income of $69,438 (11% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,197. Unemployment is 10.3%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $201,700 (11% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $783; 87.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.6, 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 15473 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 15473
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Perryopolis, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15473.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 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 15473, Perryopolis, 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
3,862
Population
60.3
Area (sq mi)
64
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15473?
50.6
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
0.5%
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?
$69,438
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$36,197
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
10.3%
Unemployment Rate
29.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15473 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Perryopolis, 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)
$69,438 46th percentile higher than 46% 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
1,647housing units
1,647
Total Housing Units
1,531
Occupied Units
116
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$201,700
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$783
Median Rent
1963
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 84 business establishments in ZIP 15473, employing approximately 497 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,963,000.
84
Businesses
497
Employees
$18.0M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 16.7% |
| Construction | 12 | 14.3% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 13.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 11.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 9.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 3.6% |
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 15473 vs 15482 →
ZIP 15473 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15473
Perryopolis (15473)
3,862 residents
- 15486
Vanderbilt (15486)
2,303 residents
- 15438
Fayette City (15438)
2,221 residents
- 15480
Smock (15480)
1,946 residents
- 15428
Dawson (15428)
1,806 residents
- 15477 855
Roscoe (15477)
855 residents
- 15482 604
Star Junction (15482)
604 residents
- 15483 513
Stockdale (15483)
513 residents
- 15412 470
Allenport (15412)
470 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15473 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15473 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15477
Roscoe (15477)
$72,716 median income
- 15428
Dawson (15428)
$70,368 median income
- 15473
Perryopolis (15473)
$69,438 median income
- 15486
Vanderbilt (15486)
$66,250 median income
- 15438
Fayette City (15438)
$53,917 median income
- 15483
Stockdale (15483)
$52,422 median income
- 15480
Smock (15480)
$47,375 median income
- 15448
Jacobs Creek (15448)
$47,011 median income
- 15482
Star Junction (15482)
$41,042 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15473 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15482 | Star Junction, PA | 604 | 0.7 mi |
| 15492 | Wickhaven, PA | 108 | 3.4 mi |
| 15438 | Fayette City, PA | 2,221 | 3.9 mi |
| 15480 | Smock, PA | 1,946 | 5.7 mi |
| 15483 | Stockdale, PA | 513 | 4.4 mi |
| 15428 | Dawson, PA | 1,806 | 4.7 mi |
| 15448 | Jacobs Creek, PA | 192 | 4.9 mi |
| 15477 | Roscoe, PA | 855 | 5.0 mi |
| 15412 | Allenport, PA | 470 | 4.8 mi |
| 15486 | Vanderbilt, PA | 2,303 | 4.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15473, 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 (3,862 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 15473 in?
ZIP code 15473 (Perryopolis) 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 15473?
ZIP code 15473 in Perryopolis, PA has a population of 3,862 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15473?
The median household income in ZIP 15473 is $69,438, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15473?
The median home value in ZIP 15473 is $201,700, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15473?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15473 is White at 94.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15473?
ZIP code 15473 has 84 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 15473?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15473 are: Other services (except public administration) (14), Construction (12), Retail trade (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15473?
In ZIP code 15473, 68.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.1% 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 15473?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15473 is 29.9 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 15473?
In ZIP code 15473, approximately 87.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15473?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15473 is 9.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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