15473 ZIP Code — Perryopolis, PA

Fayette County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15473 is located in Perryopolis, Pennsylvania, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 21.86 square miles and serves a population of 3,422 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 15473

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 $191,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,293. 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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 15473 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,422

population

21.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15473 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15473

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15473. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Perryopolis	Acceptable
Perryopolis	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15438 Fayette City (4.2 mi) 15428 Dawson (4.4 mi) 15486 Vanderbilt (4.5 mi) 15442 Grindstone (5 mi) 15480 Smock (6.1 mi) 15419 California (6.3 mi) 15479 Smithton (6.4 mi) 15488 Waltersburg (6.5 mi) 15012 Belle Vernon (6.7 mi) 15413 Allison (7.9 mi) 15062 Monessen (8 mi) 15423 Coal Center (8.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,422
Population density	157 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	21.86 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	40.0697
Longitude	-79.7730
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	40.8%	30.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	17.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,422

Population

157

People per sq mi

53.4

Median age

$71,293

Median household income

$35,729

Per capita income

$191,300

Median home value

$720

Median monthly rent

85.4%

Home ownership

9.9%

Poverty rate

9.2%

Unemployment

1,515

Housing units

25.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

101

5–9

10–14

15–19

113

20–24

104

172

25–34

157

181

35–44

165

220

45–54

201

101

55–59

157

60–64

143

335

65–74

306

210

75–84

193

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	456	13.3%
18 and over	2,966	86.7%
65 and over	1,114	32.6%
Median age	53.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.6%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Asian 0.7%

Black or African American 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,333	96.6%
Two or more races	48	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	27	0.8%
Asian	24	0.7%
Black or African American	14	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.2%	50.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	40.8%	30.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	17.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 8.8%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 5.4%

$50k–$75k 20.1%

$75k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 22.1%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.8%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	5.4%
$50k–$75k	20.1%
$75k–$100k	14.2%
$100k–$150k	22.1%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$71,293

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.1%

$50k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 15.9%

$200k–$300k 31.7%

$300k–$500k 11.7%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$191,300
Median rent / month	$720
Owner occupied	85.4%
Renter occupied	14.6%
Vacant	8.4%
Single-family detached	84.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.6%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	7.7%
1990–1999	7.1%
1980–1989	8.3%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	12.2%
1950–1959	16.7%
1940–1949	6.5%
1939 or earlier	24.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	22.4%
3 bedrooms	60.6%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	30.1%
2 vehicles	41.2%
3 or more	23.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.4%
Electricity	11.4%
Propane / LP gas	3.2%
Fuel oil	34.3%
Wood	3.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	886	55.3%
Cohabiting couple	38	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	334	20.8%
Female householder, no spouse	344	21.5%
Households with children under 18	261	16.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	727	45.4%
Average household size	2.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.7%	13.4%
Married	59.7%	60.9%
Separated	0.9%	2.3%
Widowed	3.1%	12.1%
Divorced	10.5%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 42.3%

Some college, no degree 16.1%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 18.8%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.5%
Bachelor's or higher	25.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	4.6%
Kindergarten	27	5.2%
Elementary school	238	45.9%
High school	88	17.0%
College / grad school	142	27.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.6%

Manufacturing 14.4%

Retail trade 9.9%

Construction 9.5%

Finance & real estate 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Professional & management 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Other services 3.7%

Public administration 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.1%
Service	15.1%
Sales & office	22.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.9%
Production & transportation	14.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.7%
Government	10.0%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.4%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	12.6%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.3

Poverty

All people 9.9%

Under 18 years 12.9%

18 and over 9.5%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 28.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.6%
Retirement income	38.3%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.5%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.2%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	283	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.8%
Under 18	6.6%
18–64 years	13.9%
65 and over	32.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.9%
Public insurance	49.0%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,329	97.3%
Spanish	11	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.2%
Other languages	6	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,413	99.7%
Born in same state	3,391	99.1%
Born in different state	2,992	87.4%
Foreign born	22	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.3%
Not a US citizen	9	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	483	14.1%
Italian	480	14%
Irish	288	8.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	140	4.1%
English	97	2.8%
Norwegian	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.8%
Internet access	87.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15473

What city is ZIP code 15473 in?

ZIP code 15473 is primarily assigned to Perryopolis, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15473 in?

ZIP code 15473 falls within Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15473 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 15473 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 15473 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 15473 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15473 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 15473 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 15473 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 15473 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 15473 in?

ZIP code 15473 observes the EST timezone.