15428 ZIP Code — Dawson, PA

Fayette County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15428 is located in Dawson, Pennsylvania, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 20.49 square miles and serves a population of 1,840 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 15428

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $113,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,222. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 15428 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,840

population

20.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15428 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15428

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15428. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dawson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15486 Vanderbilt (3.6 mi) 15473 Perryopolis (4.4 mi) 15683 Scottdale (5 mi) 15479 Smithton (5.5 mi) 15679 Ruffs Dale (5.8 mi) 15612 Alverton (6 mi) 15425 Connellsville (7.5 mi) 15488 Waltersburg (7.8 mi) 15688 Tarrs (7.9 mi) 15480 Smock (8.3 mi) 15438 Fayette City (8.5 mi) 15012 Belle Vernon (8.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,840
Population density	90 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	20.49 sq mi
Water area	0.60 sq mi
Latitude	40.0821
Longitude	-79.6913
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	724

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.1%	50.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	30.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	17.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,840

Population

People per sq mi

44.3

Median age

$62,222

Median household income

$32,370

Per capita income

$113,000

Median home value

$848

Median monthly rent

84.8%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

709

Housing units

11.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

144

35–44

127

148

45–54

131

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	464	25.2%
18 and over	1,376	74.8%
65 and over	327	17.8%
Median age	44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.9%

Two or more races 5.5%

Hispanic or Latino 5%

Black or African American 4.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,644	84.9%
Two or more races	106	5.5%
Hispanic or Latino	96	5%
Black or African American	85	4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.1%	50.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	30.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	17.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 20.1%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	20.1%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	9.1%
$100k–$150k	20.8%
$150k–$200k	8.4%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$62,222

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.9%

$50k–$100k 28.9%

$100k–$150k 19.8%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k–$300k 11.2%

$300k–$500k 11.0%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$113,000
Median rent / month	$848
Owner occupied	84.8%
Renter occupied	15.2%
Vacant	11.4%
Single-family detached	80.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.0%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	10.6%
1990–1999	7.7%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	14.9%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	39.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	29.5%
3 bedrooms	57.3%
4 bedrooms	9.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	21.8%
2 vehicles	43.7%
3 or more	31.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.0%
Electricity	22.6%
Propane / LP gas	5.2%
Fuel oil	37.9%
Wood	9.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	444	61.2%
Cohabiting couple	36	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	157	21.6%
Female householder, no spouse	89	12.3%
Households with children under 18	230	31.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	254	35.0%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.5%	22.5%
Married	59.3%	62.7%
Separated	1.7%	2.4%
Widowed	6.2%	8.0%
Divorced	8.3%	4.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 53.3%

Some college, no degree 15.7%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	11.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	6.1%
Kindergarten	21	5.1%
Elementary school	181	43.9%
High school	155	37.6%
College / grad school	30	7.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.4%

Manufacturing 14.8%

Construction 10.3%

Retail trade 8.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Agriculture & mining 6.8%

Other services 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Professional & management 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Public administration 2.5%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.5%
Service	14.9%
Sales & office	15.1%
Natural resources & construction	14.0%
Production & transportation	20.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.0%
Government	8.4%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.0%
Carpool	3.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.2%
Work from home	11.3%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.4

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 11.9%

18 and over 7.0%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 19.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.0%
Retirement income	38.8%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	61.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	18.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	164	11.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	34.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.3%
Public insurance	45.5%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,737	94.4%
Spanish	13	0.7%
Other Indo-European	13	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,834	99.7%
Born in same state	1,817	98.8%
Born in different state	1,668	90.7%
Foreign born	17	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.3%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	286	15.5%
Italian	177	9.6%
Arab	130	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	27	1.5%
English	24	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	84.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15428

What city is ZIP code 15428 in?

ZIP code 15428 is primarily assigned to Dawson, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15428 in?

ZIP code 15428 falls within Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15428?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 15428 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 15428 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15428 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 15428 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 15428 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 15428 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 15428 in?

ZIP code 15428 observes the EST timezone.