15438 ZIP Code — Fayette City, PA

Fayette County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15438 is located in Fayette City, Pennsylvania, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 11.20 square miles and serves a population of 2,272 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 15438

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 $116,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,400. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 15438 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,272

population

11.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15438 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15438

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15438. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fayette City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15419 California (2.5 mi) 15423 Coal Center (4 mi) 15473 Perryopolis (4.2 mi) 15442 Grindstone (4.3 mi) 15444 Hiller (5.3 mi) 15062 Monessen (5.4 mi) 15417 Brownsville (5.8 mi) 15022 Charleroi (6 mi) 15012 Belle Vernon (6 mi) 15413 Allison (6.3 mi) 15427 Daisytown (6.3 mi) 15033 Donora (7.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,272
Population density	203 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	11.20 sq mi
Water area	0.55 sq mi
Latitude	40.0739
Longitude	-79.8526
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	41.2%	50.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	30.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	27.4%	17.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,272

Population

203

People per sq mi

46.3

Median age

$67,400

Median household income

$33,337

Per capita income

$116,100

Median home value

$690

Median monthly rent

85.7%

Home ownership

15.6%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

847

Housing units

20.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

113

25–34

105

166

35–44

154

167

45–54

155

140

55–59

130

103

60–64

123

65–74

115

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	462	20.3%
18 and over	1,810	79.7%
65 and over	390	17.2%
Median age	46.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.2%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,230	97.2%
Two or more races	42	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	23	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.2%	50.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	30.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	27.4%	17.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 9.4%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 23.9%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	9.4%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	8.4%
$100k–$150k	23.9%
$150k–$200k	9.1%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$67,400

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.0%

$50k–$100k 37.9%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 16.6%

$200k–$300k 13.8%

$300k–$500k 11.4%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,100
Median rent / month	$690
Owner occupied	85.7%
Renter occupied	14.3%
Vacant	8.6%
Single-family detached	85.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.8%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	4.4%
1990–1999	5.4%
1980–1989	9.0%
1970–1979	10.0%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	15.2%
1940–1949	12.6%
1939 or earlier	32.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	27.9%
3 bedrooms	53.9%
4 bedrooms	10.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	31.2%
2 vehicles	30.9%
3 or more	32.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.0%
Electricity	18.5%
Propane / LP gas	3.1%
Fuel oil	34.6%
Wood	4.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	452	50.8%
Cohabiting couple	101	11.3%
Male householder, no spouse	148	16.6%
Female householder, no spouse	189	21.2%
Households with children under 18	297	33.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	262	29.4%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.8%	23.7%
Married	49.8%	50.3%
Separated	7.6%	4.6%
Widowed	1.7%	10.2%
Divorced	9.0%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 42.6%

Some college, no degree 13.7%

Associate's degree 15.1%

Bachelor's degree 15.6%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.3%
Bachelor's or higher	20.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	6.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	243	57.7%
High school	124	29.5%
College / grad school	25	5.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.7%

Retail trade 17.4%

Manufacturing 16.3%

Construction 7.7%

Professional & management 7.4%

Other services 6.8%

Wholesale trade 6.0%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Public administration 1.4%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.2%
Service	12.2%
Sales & office	22.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	19.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.8%
Government	8.6%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.0%
Carpool	4.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	7.0%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.9

Poverty

All people 15.6%

Under 18 years 26.1%

18 and over 12.9%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 17.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.3%
Retirement income	27.0%
Supplemental Security	12.6%
Cash public assistance	4.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	31.5%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.6%
Visited dentist	63.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	17.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	173	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.2%
Under 18	14.9%
18–64 years	30.1%
65 and over	25.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.6%
Public insurance	45.8%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	8.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,167	95.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,265	99.7%
Born in same state	2,259	99.4%
Born in different state	2,057	90.5%
Foreign born	6	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.3%
Not a US citizen	6	85.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	389	17.1%
French	373	16.4%
Irish	218	9.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	65	2.9%
English	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	93.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15438

What city is ZIP code 15438 in?

ZIP code 15438 is primarily assigned to Fayette City, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15438 in?

ZIP code 15438 falls within Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 15438 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 15438 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15438 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 15438 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15438?

16% of residents in ZIP code 15438 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15438?

The median home value in ZIP code 15438 is $116,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 15438 in?

ZIP code 15438 observes the EST timezone.