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 Moderate-density area
- $47,375
- Median income Below-median income area
- $121,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 38.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,751. The poverty rate is 13.1%, with unemployment at 8.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $121,400 (47% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP); owner occupancy is 82.9%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fayette County, so 15480 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 15480
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Smock, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15480.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 15480?
49.4
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
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?
$47,375
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$28,751
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 15480 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Smock, 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)
$47,375 7th percentile higher than 7% 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
922housing units
922
Total Housing Units
797
Occupied Units
125
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$121,400
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
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.
- 15473
Perryopolis (15473)
3,862 residents
- 15468
New Salem (15468)
2,303 residents
- 15486
Vanderbilt (15486)
2,303 residents
- 15442
Grindstone (15442)
2,105 residents
- 15480
Smock (15480)
1,946 residents
- 15482 604
Star Junction (15482)
604 residents
- 15413 551
Allison (15413)
551 residents
- 15489 389
West Leisenring (15489)
389 residents
- 15484 328
Uledi (15484)
328 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15480 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15480 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15484
Uledi (15484)
$98,579 median income
- 15422
Chestnut Ridge (15422)
$92,727 median income
- 15473
Perryopolis (15473)
$69,438 median income
- 15468
New Salem (15468)
$69,375 median income
- 15486
Vanderbilt (15486)
$66,250 median income
- 15442
Grindstone (15442)
$57,246 median income
- 15449
Keisterville (15449)
$53,510 median income
- 15480
Smock (15480)
$47,375 median income
- 15482
Star Junction (15482)
$41,042 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15480, 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 (1,946 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 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.
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