Wickhaven, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15492
Fayette County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 108
- 69/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $91,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wickhaven pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 69
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15492 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15492 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wickhaven, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, home to just 108 residents across 1.6 square miles, a density of 69 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 15492, but per-capita income is $19,294. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 0.0% and unemployment is 0.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $91,100 (60% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP); owner occupancy is 61.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 11.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fayette County, so 15492 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 →
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 15492, Wickhaven, 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
108
Population
1.6
Area (sq mi)
69
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15492?
11.3
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
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?
$19,294
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
41housing units
41
Total Housing Units
41
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
4.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$91,100
Median Home Value
-60% vs state ZIP avg
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 15492 vs 15448 →
ZIP 15492 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15012
Belle Vernon (15012)
15,905 residents
- 15089 6,262
West Newton (15089)
6,262 residents
- 15473 3,862
Perryopolis (15473)
3,862 residents
- 15479 2,113
Smithton (15479)
2,113 residents
- 15428 1,806
Dawson (15428)
1,806 residents
- 15482 604
Star Junction (15482)
604 residents
- 15412 470
Allenport (15412)
470 residents
- 15432 427
Dunlevy (15432)
427 residents
- 15448 192
Jacobs Creek (15448)
192 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15492 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15448 | Jacobs Creek, PA | 192 | 1.9 mi |
| 15473 | Perryopolis, PA | 3,862 | 3.4 mi |
| 15482 | Star Junction, PA | 604 | 4.1 mi |
| 15479 | Smithton, PA | 2,113 | 3.4 mi |
| 15012 | Belle Vernon, PA | 15,905 | 3.8 mi |
| 15432 | Dunlevy, PA | 427 | 5.3 mi |
| 15072 | Pricedale, PA | 101 | 5.1 mi |
| 15428 | Dawson, PA | 1,806 | 5.0 mi |
| 15412 | Allenport, PA | 470 | 5.3 mi |
| 15089 | West Newton, PA | 6,262 | 7.1 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 15492 in?
ZIP code 15492 (Wickhaven) 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 15492?
ZIP code 15492 in Wickhaven, PA has a population of 108 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15492?
The median home value in ZIP 15492 is $91,100, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15492?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15492 is Two or More Ethnicities at 53.8%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15492?
In ZIP code 15492, 100.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.7% 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 15492?
In ZIP code 15492, approximately 61.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
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