15622 ZIP Code — Champion, PA

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15622 is located in Champion, Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. It covers approximately 35.77 square miles and serves a population of 1,244 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/814.

About ZIP code 15622

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $228,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $105,802. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 15622 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,244

population

35.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15622 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15622

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15622. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Champion	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15646 Jones Mills (3.1 mi) 15462 Melcroft (3.7 mi) 15446 Indian Head (4.8 mi) 15469 Normalville (5 mi) 15628 Donegal (5.4 mi) 15687 Stahlstown (7.2 mi) 15490 White (8.1 mi) 15610 Acme (8.8 mi) 15464 Mill Run (10.1 mi) 15501 Somerset (10.2 mi) 15557 Rockwood (10.3 mi) 15551 Markleton (10.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,244
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	35.77 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	40.0345
Longitude	-79.3167
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	724/814

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.7%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	36.7%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	32.8%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.8%	5.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,244

Population

People per sq mi

56.2

Median age

$105,802

Median household income

$51,109

Per capita income

$228,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.8%

Home ownership

6.0%

Poverty rate

12.1%

Unemployment

1,827

Housing units

36.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

114

55–59

60–64

100

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	133	10.7%
18 and over	1,111	89.3%
65 and over	381	30.6%
Median age	56.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.4%

Two or more races 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,224	98.4%
Two or more races	20	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.7%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	36.7%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	32.8%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.8%	5.1%	7.1%

Under $10k 9.0%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 2.4%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 7.9%

$75k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 31.7%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k+ 13.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.0%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	2.4%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	7.9%
$75k–$100k	7.2%
$100k–$150k	31.7%
$150k–$200k	8.8%
$200k+	13.1%
Median income	$105,802

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.4%

$50k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k–$300k 25.0%

$300k–$500k 12.2%

$500k–$1M 20.2%

$1M+ 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$228,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.8%
Renter occupied	11.2%
Vacant	69.3%
Single-family detached	48.5%
Large apartment buildings	7.9%
Mobile homes	8.0%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	5.7%
1990–1999	19.8%
1980–1989	28.8%
1970–1979	14.7%
1960–1969	14.0%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	6.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	29.5%
3 bedrooms	47.5%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.3%
1 vehicle	28.3%
2 vehicles	23.4%
3 or more	37.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.6%
Electricity	24.0%
Propane / LP gas	10.2%
Fuel oil	23.3%
Wood	20.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	354	61.0%
Cohabiting couple	4	0.7%
Male householder, no spouse	110	19.0%
Female householder, no spouse	112	19.3%
Households with children under 18	69	11.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	256	44.1%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.2%	15.7%
Married	56.7%	66.3%
Separated	0.3%	0.0%
Widowed	0.3%	14.6%
Divorced	1.5%	3.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 26.4%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 19.2%

Graduate / professional 17.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	36.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	1	0.5%
Elementary school	80	42.1%
High school	58	30.5%
College / grad school	51	26.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 31.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.5%

Education & healthcare 17.1%

Transportation & utilities 11.3%

Manufacturing 9.2%

Other services 4.5%

Public administration 2.3%

Retail trade 2.2%

Professional & management 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.5%
Service	10.7%
Sales & office	16.5%
Natural resources & construction	26.6%
Production & transportation	11.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	93.3%
Government	3.0%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.7%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.4

Poverty

All people 6.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.7%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.0%
Retirement income	31.9%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	33.6%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	59.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	142	12.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.1%
65 and over	21.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.9%
Public insurance	41.8%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,244	100.0%
Spanish	7	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,186	95.3%
Born in same state	1,178	94.7%
Born in different state	1,096	88.1%
Foreign born	8	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	58	4.7%
Not a US citizen	58	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	208	16.7%
Arab	167	13.4%
French	147	11.8%
English	70	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	62	5%
Polish	8	0.6%
Norwegian	7	0.6%
German	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.6%
Internet access	92.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15622

What city is ZIP code 15622 in?

ZIP code 15622 is primarily assigned to Champion, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15622 in?

ZIP code 15622 falls within Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15622 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 15622 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 15622 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 15622 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15622 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 15622 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 15622 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 15622 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 15622 in?

ZIP code 15622 observes the EST timezone.