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 Moderate-density area
- $46,583
- Median income Below-median income area
- $279,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 53.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $63,435. The poverty rate is 17.2%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $279,100 (23% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 80.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,010.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Somerset County, so 15622 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 15622
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Champion, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15622.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 15622?
67.1
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
6.2%
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?
$46,583
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$63,435
Per Capita Income
17.2%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 15622 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Champion, 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)
$46,583 6th percentile higher than 6% 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
1,901housing units
1,901
Total Housing Units
429
Occupied Units
1,472
Vacant Units
1.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$279,100
Median Home Value
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 15622 vs 15646 →
ZIP 15622 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15610
Acme (15610)
3,738 residents
- 15469
Normalville (15469)
2,331 residents
- 15687 1,476
Stahlstown (15687)
1,476 residents
- 15622 1,387
Champion (15622)
1,387 residents
- 15490 628
White (15490)
628 residents
- 15628 525
Donegal (15628)
525 residents
- 15462 398
Melcroft (15462)
398 residents
- 15677 389
Rector (15677)
389 residents
- 15446 324
Indian Head (15446)
324 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15622 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15622 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15502
Hidden Valley (15502)
$80,694 median income
- 15610
Acme (15610)
$72,938 median income
- 15628
Donegal (15628)
$64,219 median income
- 15469
Normalville (15469)
$56,301 median income
- 15687
Stahlstown (15687)
$54,798 median income
- 15677
Rector (15677)
$51,579 median income
- 15490
White (15490)
$49,408 median income
- 15622
Champion (15622)
$46,583 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15622, 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 (1,387 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 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.
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