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ZIP Code 15701

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

34,704
116/sq mi
$56,311
Median income
$173,900
Median home value
40.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Indiana pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
116
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15701 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15701 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Indiana, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, with 34,704 residents across 298.7 square miles, a density of 116 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15701 reports a modest median household income of $56,311 (28% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $36,149. The poverty rate stands at 16.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. Median home value sits at $173,900 (23% below the state average), median rent at $814 a month, and owner-occupancy at 58.3%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 15701 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Indiana County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 15701

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Indiana, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15701.

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 15701, Indiana, 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

34,704

Population

298.7

Area (sq mi)

116

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15701?

39.2

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 90.0%
African American 4.2%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$56,311

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$36,149

Per Capita Income

16.3%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

20.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15701 ranks nationally

Indiana, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,311 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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 70.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.3%

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

What does housing look like?

15,790

Total Housing Units

13,550

Occupied Units

2,240

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.3%
Renter 41.7%

$173,900

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$814

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.9%

YoY Change (2024)

195

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+95%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15701 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +95% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 147
2021 +4.9% 154
2022 +12.3% 173
2023 +6.0% 184
2024 +5.9% 195

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 947 business establishments in ZIP 15701, employing approximately 14,292 people with a combined annual payroll of $686,371,000.

947

Businesses

14,292

Employees

$686.4M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 173 18.3%
Retail trade 161 17.0%
Other services (except public administration) 115 12.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 88 9.3%
Accommodation and food services 88 9.3%
Finance and insurance 67 7.1%
Construction 50 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 37 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 31 3.3%
Wholesale trade 28 3.0%
Manufacturing 24 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 19 2.0%
Information 15 1.6%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 13 1.4%
Educational services 13 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.4%
Utilities 6 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.6%

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 15701 vs 15739 →

ZIP 15701 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 15701 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 15701 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 15701 ranks #7 of 9 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
15739 Ernest, PA 462 3.4 mi
15754 Lucernemines, PA 502 5.0 mi
15723 Chambersville, PA 46 5.0 mi
15747 Home, PA 2,027 9.6 mi
15731 Coral, PA 315 8.7 mi
15732 Creekside, PA 1,669 7.6 mi
15748 Homer City, PA 7,060 7.9 mi
15713 Aultman, PA 294 7.1 mi
15750 Josephine, PA 245 10.1 mi
15756 Mc Intyre, PA 207 8.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Indiana County

15717 standard
Blairsville, PA
Pop: 10,847
15748 standard
Homer City, PA
Pop: 7,060
15681 standard
Saltsburg, PA
Pop: 5,241
15728 standard
Clymer, PA
Pop: 3,701
15774 standard
Shelocta, PA
Pop: 3,029
15759 standard
Marion Center, PA
Pop: 3,004

Related Areas

Indiana County Indiana, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15701 in? ▼
ZIP code 15701 (Indiana) is located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. Indiana County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/indiana-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 15701? ▼
ZIP code 15701 in Indiana, PA has a population of 34,704 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15701? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15701 is $56,311, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15701? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15701 is $173,900, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15701? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15701 is White at 90.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15701? ▼
ZIP code 15701 has 947 business establishments employing approximately 14,292 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15701? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15701 are: Health care and social assistance (173), Retail trade (161), Other services (except public administration) (115). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15701? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15701 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 95%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15701? ▼
In ZIP code 15701, 70.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 15701? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15701 is 20.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15701? ▼
In ZIP code 15701, approximately 58.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15701? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15701 is 16.3% 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.