ZIP Code 15473

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Perryopolis · Fayette County · Pennsylvania

Population
3,862

64/sq mi

Median income
$69,438

▼ 9% vs US

higher than 46% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$201,700

▼ 27% vs US

higher than 44% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
27.1%

Median age 50.6

Land area
60.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 15473 in Perryopolis, Pennsylvania has a population of 3,862. The median household income is $69,438, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $201,700, 27% below the US average. 27.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15473 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 60.3 square miles in Perryopolis, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 3,862 residents, producing a population density of 64 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 15473 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15473 sits at $69,438 (11% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $36,197. The poverty rate stands at 9.0% and the unemployment rate at 10.3%. On housing, the median home value is $201,700 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $783 per month, and 87.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15473 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.6, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fayette County, so you can benchmark 15473 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 15473

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15473.

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 15473, Perryopolis, 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

3,862

Population

60.3

Area (sq mi)

64

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15473?

50.6

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 94.6%
African American 0.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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

$36,197

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

10.3%

Unemployment Rate

29.9 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,647

Total Housing Units

1,531

Occupied Units

116

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.7%
Renter 12.3%

$201,700

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$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

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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

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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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Official Data Resources for Perryopolis, 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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