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ZIP Code 15747
Indiana County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,027
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,938
- Median income Below-median income area
- $192,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Home pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15747 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15747 covers 79.2 square miles in Home, Indiana County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,027 residents on file, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15747 reports a modest median household income of $54,938 (29% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,234. The poverty rate is 19.0%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $192,900 (15% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $569; owner occupancy is 89.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Indiana County, so 15747 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 15747
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Home, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15747.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
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 15747, Home, 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
2,027
Population
79.2
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15747?
41.7
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
0.2%
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?
$54,938
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$29,234
Per Capita Income
19.0%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15747 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Home, 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)
$54,938 15th percentile higher than 15% 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
716housing units
716
Total Housing Units
629
Occupied Units
87
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$192,900
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$569
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 15747, employing approximately 467 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,831,000.
33
Businesses
467
Employees
$28.8M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 18.2% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 12.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 9.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 9.1% |
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 15747 vs 16246 →
ZIP 15747 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
- 15759 3,004
Marion Center (15759)
3,004 residents
- 16256 2,084
Smicksburg (16256)
2,084 residents
- 15747 2,027
Home (15747)
2,027 residents
- 15732 1,669
Creekside (15732)
1,669 residents
- 15739 462
Ernest (15739)
462 residents
- 16250 315
Sagamore (16250)
315 residents
- 16244 265
Nu Mine (16244)
265 residents
- 16246 252
Plumville (16246)
252 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15747 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15747 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15739
Ernest (15739)
$68,125 median income
- 15732
Creekside (15732)
$62,000 median income
- 16256
Smicksburg (16256)
$60,398 median income
- 16250
Sagamore (16250)
$57,841 median income
- 15759
Marion Center (15759)
$57,132 median income
- 15701
Indiana (15701)
$56,311 median income
- 15747
Home (15747)
$54,938 median income
- 16244
Nu Mine (16244)
$47,614 median income
- 16246
Plumville (16246)
$47,188 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15747 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16246 | Plumville, PA | 252 | 2.4 mi |
| 15723 | Chambersville, PA | 46 | 4.7 mi |
| 16211 | Beyer, PA | 104 | 3.4 mi |
| 16250 | Sagamore, PA | 315 | 4.8 mi |
| 15732 | Creekside, PA | 1,669 | 4.4 mi |
| 16256 | Smicksburg, PA | 2,084 | 6.8 mi |
| 15739 | Ernest, PA | 462 | 6.4 mi |
| 15759 | Marion Center, PA | 3,004 | 6.2 mi |
| 15701 | Indiana, PA | 34,704 | 9.6 mi |
| 16244 | Nu Mine, PA | 265 | 6.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15747, 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 (2,027 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 15747 in?
ZIP code 15747 (Home) 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 15747?
ZIP code 15747 in Home, PA has a population of 2,027 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15747?
The median household income in ZIP 15747 is $54,938, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15747?
The median home value in ZIP 15747 is $192,900, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15747?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15747 is White at 99.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15747?
ZIP code 15747 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 467 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15747?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15747 are: Construction (6), Retail trade (4), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15747?
In ZIP code 15747, 66.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.9% 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 15747?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15747 is 27.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15747?
In ZIP code 15747, approximately 89.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15747?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15747 is 19.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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