ZIP Code 15490

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White · Fayette County · Pennsylvania

Population
628

25/sq mi

Median income
$49,408

▼ 35% vs US

higher than 14% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$301,400

▲ 8% vs US

higher than 67% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.5%

Median age 36.3

Land area
24.8 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 15490 in White, Pennsylvania has a population of 628. The median household income is $49,408, which is 35% below the national average. Median home value is $301,400, 8% above the US average. 15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15490 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 24.8 square miles in White, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 628 residents, producing a population density of 25 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 15490 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15490 sits at $49,408 (37% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $23,610. The poverty rate stands at 6.5% and the unemployment rate at 23.6%. On housing, the median home value is $301,400 (33% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15490 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fayette County, so you can benchmark 15490 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 →

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 15490, White, 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

628

Population

24.8

Area (sq mi)

25

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15490?

36.3

Median Age

39.5%

Male

60.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$49,408

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$23,610

Per Capita Income

6.5%

Poverty Rate

23.6%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.5%

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

What does housing look like?

296

Total Housing Units

269

Occupied Units

27

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$301,400

Median Home Value

+33% vs state

1988

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 15490, employing approximately 16 people with a combined annual payroll of $690,000.

7

Businesses

16

Employees

$690K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 3 42.9%

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 15490 vs 15462 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
15462 Melcroft, PA 398 3.6 mi
15469 Normalville, PA 2,331 4.4 mi
15446 Indian Head, PA 324 4.0 mi
15610 Acme, PA 3,738 5.2 mi
15628 Donegal, PA 525 4.7 mi
15646 Jones Mills, PA 233 6.4 mi
15666 Mount Pleasant, PA 16,461 6.6 mi
15631 Everson, PA 1,075 7.0 mi
15425 Connellsville, PA 19,270 6.3 mi
15622 Champion, PA 1,387 7.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15490 in?
ZIP code 15490 (White) 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 15490?
ZIP code 15490 in White, PA has a population of 628 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15490?
The median household income in ZIP 15490 is $49,408, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15490?
The median home value in ZIP 15490 is $301,400, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15490?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15490 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15490?
ZIP code 15490 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 16 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15490?
In ZIP code 15490, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15490?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15490 is 6.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for White, PA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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