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Smock, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15480

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

1,946
42/sq mi
$47,375
Median income
$121,400
Median home value
38.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
42
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15480 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15480 covers 46.9 square miles in Smock, Fayette County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,946 residents on file, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15480 reports a modest median household income of $47,375 (39% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $28,751. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.7%. The typical home here is valued at $121,400 (47% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 82.9% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.4, and the average commute is -. To put 15480 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Fayette County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 15480

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Smock, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15480.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15480, Smock, 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

1,946

Population

46.9

Area (sq mi)

42

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 15480?

49.4

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.4%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

$47,375

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$28,751

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

8.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 15480 ranks nationally

Smock, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,375 11th percentile higher than 11% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.4%

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

What does housing look like?

922

Total Housing Units

797

Occupied Units

125

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.9%
Renter 17.1%

$121,400

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

1947

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 15480, employing approximately 454 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,361,000.

30

Businesses

454

Employees

$30.4M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 5 16.7%
Construction 4 13.3%
Transportation and warehousing 4 13.3%
Wholesale trade 3 10.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 10.0%
Health care and social assistance 3 10.0%

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 15480 vs 15449 →

ZIP 15480 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 15480 ranks #5 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 15480 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 15480 ranks #8 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
15449 Keisterville, PA 184 1.6 mi
15422 Chestnut Ridge, PA 220 2.1 mi
15482 Star Junction, PA 604 5.1 mi
15473 Perryopolis, PA 3,862 5.7 mi
15468 New Salem, PA 2,303 3.7 mi
15489 West Leisenring, PA 389 4.3 mi
15442 Grindstone, PA 2,105 4.2 mi
15413 Allison, PA 551 5.3 mi
15484 Uledi, PA 328 6.5 mi
15486 Vanderbilt, PA 2,303 4.5 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 Smock, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15480 in? ▼
ZIP code 15480 (Smock) 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 15480? ▼
ZIP code 15480 in Smock, PA has a population of 1,946 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15480? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15480 is $47,375, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15480? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15480 is $121,400, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15480? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15480 is White at 91.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15480? ▼
ZIP code 15480 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 454 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15480? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15480 are: Other services (except public administration) (5), Construction (4), Transportation and warehousing (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15480? ▼
In ZIP code 15480, 72.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.4% 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 15480? ▼
In ZIP code 15480, approximately 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15480? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15480 is 13.1% 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.