ZIP Code 15748

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Homer City · Indiana County · Pennsylvania

Population
7,060

37/sq mi

Median income
$70,474

▼ 8% vs US

higher than 47% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$153,600

▼ 45% vs US

higher than 27% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
23.9%

Median age 41.3

Land area
192.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 15748 in Homer City, Pennsylvania has a population of 7,060. The median household income is $70,474, which is 8% below the national average. Median home value is $153,600, 45% below the US average. 23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15748 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 192.4 square miles in Homer City, Indiana County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 7,060 residents, producing a population density of 37 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 15748 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15748 sits at $70,474 (9% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $32,527. The poverty rate stands at 8.2% and the unemployment rate at 13.9%. On housing, the median home value is $153,600 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $818 per month, and 81.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15748 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Indiana County, so you can benchmark 15748 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 15748

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15748.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15748, Homer City, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,060

Population

192.4

Area (sq mi)

37

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15748?

41.3

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 93.7%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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?

$70,474

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$32,527

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

13.9%

Unemployment Rate

22.5 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,957

Total Housing Units

2,740

Occupied Units

217

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.4%
Renter 18.6%

$153,600

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$818

Median Rent

1967

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 126 business establishments in ZIP 15748, employing approximately 1,141 people with a combined annual payroll of $66,807,000.

126

Businesses

1,141

Employees

$66.8M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 24 19.1%
Retail trade 21 16.7%
Construction 17 13.5%
Health care and social assistance 11 8.7%
Wholesale trade 9 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 6.3%
Accommodation and food services 8 6.3%
Transportation and warehousing 6 4.8%
Finance and insurance 5 4.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 4.0%
Manufacturing 4 3.2%
Utilities 3 2.4%

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 Code City Population Distance
15920 Armagh, PA 922 4.4 mi
15754 Lucernemines, PA 502 4.2 mi
15731 Coral, PA 315 5.0 mi
15929 Dilltown, PA 75 5.7 mi
15750 Josephine, PA 245 5.8 mi
15716 Black Lick, PA 683 6.7 mi
15765 Penn Run, PA 1,707 6.9 mi
15949 Robinson, PA 672 9.1 mi
15701 Indiana, PA 34,704 7.9 mi
15954 Seward, PA 2,413 8.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15748 in?
ZIP code 15748 (Homer City) 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 15748?
ZIP code 15748 in Homer City, PA has a population of 7,060 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15748?
The median household income in ZIP 15748 is $70,474, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15748?
The median home value in ZIP 15748 is $153,600, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15748?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15748 is White at 93.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15748?
ZIP code 15748 has 126 business establishments employing approximately 1,141 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15748?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15748 are: Other services (except public administration) (24), Retail trade (21), Construction (17). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15748?
In ZIP code 15748, 65.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.9% 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 15748?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15748 is 22.5 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 15748?
In ZIP code 15748, approximately 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15748?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15748 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Homer City, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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