15422 ZIP Code — Chestnut Ridge, PA

Fayette County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15422 is located in Chestnut Ridge, Pennsylvania, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 0.33 square miles and serves a population of 425 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 15422

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 $83,000. Renters make up the majority at 56%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $85,458. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 44% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 15422 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

425

population

0.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15422 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15422

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15422. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chestnut Ridge	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	425
Population density	1,288 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	0.33 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	39.9795
Longitude	-79.8188
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	724

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.6%	50.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	30.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	35.4%	17.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

425

Population

1,288

People per sq mi

42.5

Median age

$85,458

Median household income

$36,904

Per capita income

$83,000

Median home value

$893

Median monthly rent

44.2%

Home ownership

17.9%

Poverty rate

32.6%

Unemployment

Housing units

5.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	109	25.6%
18 and over	316	74.4%
65 and over	22	5.2%
Median age	42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 54.7%

Hispanic or Latino 17.8%

Two or more races 17.8%

Black or African American 9.7%

Group	Count	%
White	283	54.7%
Hispanic or Latino	92	17.8%
Two or more races	92	17.8%
Black or African American	50	9.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.6%	50.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	30.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	35.4%	17.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 17.1%

$15k–$25k 12.2%

$35k–$50k 6.1%

$50k–$75k 11.6%

$75k–$100k 21.0%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$200k+ 16.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	17.1%
$15k–$25k	12.2%
$35k–$50k	6.1%
$50k–$75k	11.6%
$75k–$100k	21.0%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$200k+	16.0%
Median income	$85,458

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.5%

$50k–$100k 48.8%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$500k–$1M 10.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$83,000
Median rent / month	$893
Owner occupied	44.2%
Renter occupied	55.8%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	70.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	11.6%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	16.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	27.6%
1939 or earlier	44.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	34.3%
3 bedrooms	56.4%
4 bedrooms	9.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	51.9%
2 vehicles	26.5%
3 or more	16.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Fuel oil	84.0%
Wood	16.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	66	36.5%
Cohabiting couple	41	22.7%
Male householder, no spouse	22	12.2%
Female householder, no spouse	52	28.7%
Households with children under 18	49	27.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	22	12.2%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	55.6%	46.3%
Married	37.9%	40.6%
Separated	6.5%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 30.0%

HS graduate 35.5%

Some college, no degree 14.3%

Associate's degree 15.0%

Bachelor's degree 2.4%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	70.0%
Bachelor's or higher	5.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	53	46.1%
High school	25	21.7%
College / grad school	37	32.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 58.3%

Manufacturing 17.5%

Education & healthcare 16.7%

Other services 7.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.8%
Service	32.5%
Sales & office	10.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	26.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.3%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	31.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.1%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 17.9%

Under 18 years 22.9%

18 and over 16.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	18.2%
Retirement income	45.9%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	43.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	38.8%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	10.7%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	34.2%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	12.7%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.8%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	32.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.3%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	22.4%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.9%
Visited dentist	53.6%
Cholesterol screening	86.8%
Teeth loss	25.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	32.7%
Under 18	23.9%
18–64 years	38.4%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.2%
Public insurance	63.5%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	394	92.7%
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)	425	100.0%
Born in same state	425	100.0%
Born in different state	402	94.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	48	11.3%
Italian	40	9.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	11	2.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	76.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15422

What city is ZIP code 15422 in?

ZIP code 15422 is primarily assigned to Chestnut Ridge, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15422 in?

ZIP code 15422 falls within Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15422?

5% 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 15422 mostly rentals?

56% of occupied units in ZIP code 15422 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15422?

18% of residents in ZIP code 15422 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15422?

The median home value in ZIP code 15422 is $83,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 15422 in?

ZIP code 15422 observes the EST timezone.