Point Marion, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15474
Fayette County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,049
- 113/sq mi High-density area
- $62,500
- Median income Near-median income area
- $117,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Point Marion pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 113
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15474 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15474 covers 18.2 square miles in Point Marion, Fayette County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,049 residents on file, a density of 113 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15474 reports a modest median household income of $62,500 (20% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,190. The poverty rate is 16.5%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $117,700 (48% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $963; owner occupancy is 74.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fayette County, so 15474 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 15474
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Point Marion, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15474.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
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 15474, Point Marion, 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
2,049
Population
18.2
Area (sq mi)
113
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15474?
36.6
Median Age
44.9%
Male
55.1%
Female
0.0%
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?
$62,500
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$25,190
Per Capita Income
16.5%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
28.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15474 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Point Marion, 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)
$62,500 31st percentile higher than 31% 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
928housing units
928
Total Housing Units
846
Occupied Units
82
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$117,700
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$963
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 21 business establishments in ZIP 15474, employing approximately 74 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,918,000.
21
Businesses
74
Employees
$1.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 5 | 23.8% |
| Construction | 4 | 19.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 19.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 14.3% |
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 15474 vs 15467 →
ZIP 15474 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15478
Smithfield (15478)
6,446 residents
- 15461
Masontown (15461)
4,333 residents
- 15474 2,049
Point Marion (15474)
2,049 residents
- 15338 1,606
Greensboro (15338)
1,606 residents
- 15327 1,527
Dilliner (15327)
1,527 residents
- 15451 955
Lake Lynn (15451)
955 residents
- 15315 776
Bobtown (15315)
776 residents
- 15476 157
Ronco (15476)
157 residents
- 15467 141
New Geneva (15467)
141 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15474 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15474 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15334
Garards Fort (15334)
$96,842 median income
- 15327
Dilliner (15327)
$70,296 median income
- 15338
Greensboro (15338)
$67,981 median income
- 15478
Smithfield (15478)
$67,449 median income
- 15474
Point Marion (15474)
$62,500 median income
- 15467
New Geneva (15467)
$60,313 median income
- 15461
Masontown (15461)
$57,596 median income
- 15315
Bobtown (15315)
$48,362 median income
- 15451 $34,861
Lake Lynn (15451)
$34,861 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15474 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15467 | New Geneva, PA | 141 | 2.6 mi |
| 15327 | Dilliner, PA | 1,527 | 3.4 mi |
| 15451 | Lake Lynn, PA | 955 | 3.4 mi |
| 15460 | Martin, PA | 120 | 4.3 mi |
| 15315 | Bobtown, PA | 776 | 4.4 mi |
| 15461 | Masontown, PA | 4,333 | 6.4 mi |
| 15334 | Garards Fort, PA | 113 | 5.4 mi |
| 15338 | Greensboro, PA | 1,606 | 5.5 mi |
| 15478 | Smithfield, PA | 6,446 | 5.8 mi |
| 15476 | Ronco, PA | 157 | 8.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15474, 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 (2,049 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 15474 in?
ZIP code 15474 (Point Marion) 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 15474?
ZIP code 15474 in Point Marion, PA has a population of 2,049 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15474?
The median household income in ZIP 15474 is $62,500, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15474?
The median home value in ZIP 15474 is $117,700, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15474?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15474 is White at 89.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15474?
ZIP code 15474 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 74 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15474?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15474 are: Retail trade (5), Construction (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15474?
In ZIP code 15474, 63.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.1% 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 15474?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15474 is 28.7 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 15474?
In ZIP code 15474, approximately 74.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15474?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15474 is 16.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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