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Champion, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15622

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

1,387
17/sq mi
$46,583
Median income
$279,100
Median home value
53.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Champion pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
17
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15622 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15622 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Champion, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, home to just 1,387 residents across 84.1 square miles, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15622 reports a modest median household income of $46,583 (40% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $63,435. Local economic indicators show a 17.2% poverty rate alongside 3.7% unemployment. Housing costs here run $279,100 for a typical home value (23% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,010 a month; 80.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 67.1, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 15622, plus 6 more within Somerset County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 15622

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Champion, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15622.

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 15622, Champion, 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

1,387

Population

84.1

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15622?

67.1

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

6.2%

Foreign-Born

White 97.7%
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 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

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?

$46,583

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$63,435

Per Capita Income

17.2%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 15622 ranks nationally

Champion, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,583 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

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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 69.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,901

Total Housing Units

429

Occupied Units

1,472

Vacant Units

1.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.7%
Renter 19.3%

$279,100

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

$1,010

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 15622, employing approximately 288 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,656,000.

27

Businesses

288

Employees

$8.7M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 5 18.5%
Construction 4 14.8%
Retail trade 3 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 3 11.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 15622 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 15622 ranks #4 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 15622 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 15622 ranks #8 of 8 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
15646 Jones Mills, PA 233 3.4 mi
15462 Melcroft, PA 398 3.7 mi
15502 Hidden Valley, PA 191 4.1 mi
15446 Indian Head, PA 324 4.1 mi
15687 Stahlstown, PA 1,476 6.3 mi
15628 Donegal, PA 525 4.9 mi
15469 Normalville, PA 2,331 5.7 mi
15490 White, PA 628 7.3 mi
15677 Rector, PA 389 8.3 mi
15610 Acme, PA 3,738 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Somerset County

15501 standard
Somerset, PA
Pop: 16,861
15963 standard
Windber, PA
Pop: 11,114
15552 standard
Meyersdale, PA
Pop: 6,115
15530 standard
Berlin, PA
Pop: 5,368
15531 standard
Boswell, PA
Pop: 3,861
15541 standard
Friedens, PA
Pop: 3,721

Related Areas

Somerset County Champion, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15622 in? ▼
ZIP code 15622 (Champion) is located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Somerset County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/somerset-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 15622? ▼
ZIP code 15622 in Champion, PA has a population of 1,387 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15622? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15622 is $46,583, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15622? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15622 is $279,100, which is 0% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15622? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15622 is White at 97.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15622? ▼
ZIP code 15622 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 288 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15622? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15622 are: Accommodation and food services (5), Construction (4), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15622? ▼
In ZIP code 15622, 69.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.9% 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 15622? ▼
In ZIP code 15622, approximately 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15622? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15622 is 17.2% 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.