Indiana, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15701
Indiana County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 34,704
- 116/sq mi High-density area
- $56,311
- Median income Below-median income area
- $173,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 40.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Indiana pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 23rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 15701 (Indiana, PA) rose +5.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 183.7 in 2023 to 194.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,149. The poverty rate is 16.3%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $173,900 (23% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $814; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Indiana County, so 15701 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 15701
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Indiana, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15701.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
173 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
161 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
115 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
88 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
88 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 15701?
39.2
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
4.6%
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?
$56,311
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
15,790housing units
15,790
Total Housing Units
13,550
Occupied Units
2,240
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$173,900
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 15701
Indiana (15701)
34,704 residents
- 15748 7,060
Homer City (15748)
7,060 residents
- 15747 2,027
Home (15747)
2,027 residents
- 15732 1,669
Creekside (15732)
1,669 residents
- 15754 502
Lucernemines (15754)
502 residents
- 15739 462
Ernest (15739)
462 residents
- 15731 315
Coral (15731)
315 residents
- 15713 294
Aultman (15713)
294 residents
- 15750 245
Josephine (15750)
245 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15701 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15701 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15748
Homer City (15748)
$70,474 median income
- 15739
Ernest (15739)
$68,125 median income
- 15732
Creekside (15732)
$62,000 median income
- 15713
Aultman (15713)
$58,365 median income
- 15731
Coral (15731)
$58,281 median income
- 15754
Lucernemines (15754)
$56,434 median income
- 15701
Indiana (15701)
$56,311 median income
- 15747
Home (15747)
$54,938 median income
- 15756
Mc Intyre (15756)
$47,500 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15701, 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 (34,704 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 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.
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