15729 ZIP Code — Commodore, PA

Indiana County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15729 is located in Commodore, Pennsylvania, within Indiana County. It covers approximately 18.31 square miles and serves a population of 950 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 15729

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 $100,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($38,804) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 33% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% 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. An above-average commute of 46 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 15729 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

950

population

18.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15729 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15729

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15729. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Commodore	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15777 Starford (2.8 mi) 15728 Clymer (3.5 mi) 15724 Cherry Tree (5.3 mi) 15759 Marion Center (6.9 mi) 15714 Northern Cambria (7 mi) 15762 Nicktown (8.3 mi) 15765 Penn Run (8.8 mi) 15742 Glen Campbell (8.8 mi) 15771 Rochester Mills (9 mi) 15775 Spangler (9.1 mi) 16646 Hastings (10.7 mi) 16692 Westover (11.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	950
Population density	52 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	18.31 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	40.7056
Longitude	-78.9127
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	48.1%	49.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	29.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

950

Population

People per sq mi

53.0

Median age

$38,804

Median household income

$32,295

Per capita income

$100,400

Median home value

$690

Median monthly rent

80.6%

Home ownership

25.8%

Poverty rate

11.4%

Unemployment

411

Housing units

15.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	103	10.8%
18 and over	847	89.2%
65 and over	217	22.8%
Median age	53.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Other race 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	939	97.7%
Hispanic or Latino	11	1.1%
Other race	11	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.1%	49.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	29.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 12.6%

$10k–$15k 23.7%

$15k–$25k 1.1%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 7.9%

$50k–$75k 12.8%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.6%
$10k–$15k	23.7%
$15k–$25k	1.1%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	7.9%
$50k–$75k	12.8%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	15.0%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$38,804

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.5%

$50k–$100k 32.4%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 22.0%

$200k–$300k 14.1%

$300k–$500k 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$100,400
Median rent / month	$690
Owner occupied	80.6%
Renter occupied	19.4%
Vacant	6.8%
Single-family detached	74.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	20.7%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	2.6%
1990–1999	9.2%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	16.7%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	12.0%
1939 or earlier	35.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	29.1%
3 bedrooms	52.2%
4 bedrooms	12.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.2%
1 vehicle	39.1%
2 vehicles	29.7%
3 or more	19.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.0%
Electricity	11.8%
Propane / LP gas	12.4%
Fuel oil	60.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	213	45.5%
Cohabiting couple	23	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	91	19.4%
Female householder, no spouse	141	30.1%
Households with children under 18	68	14.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	151	32.3%
Average household size	2.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.1%	42.0%
Married	58.0%	40.9%
Separated	9.4%	2.4%
Widowed	2.6%	5.1%
Divorced	14.9%	9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.8%

Some HS, no diploma 13.4%

HS graduate 44.6%

Some college, no degree 15.0%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 5.8%

Graduate / professional 9.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.8%
Bachelor's or higher	15.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	36	42.9%
High school	27	32.1%
College / grad school	21	25.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 20.5%

Construction 14.9%

Retail trade 14.6%

Manufacturing 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Professional & management 2.5%

Public administration 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.6%
Service	12.6%
Sales & office	8.3%
Natural resources & construction	20.7%
Production & transportation	18.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.9%
Government	12.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.7%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	45.7

Poverty

All people 25.8%

Under 18 years 10.7%

18 and over 27.6%

Married-couple families 6.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.4%
Retirement income	20.3%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	33.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.2%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	58.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	19.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	42	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.1%
65 and over	65.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.6%
Public insurance	49.5%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	923	97.2%
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)	950	100.0%
Born in same state	950	100.0%
Born in different state	846	89.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	104	10.9%
French	104	10.9%
Arab	94	9.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	47	4.9%
English	15	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.3%
Internet access	79.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15729

What city is ZIP code 15729 in?

ZIP code 15729 is primarily assigned to Commodore, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15729 in?

ZIP code 15729 falls within Indiana County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15729?

26% of residents in ZIP code 15729 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15729 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 15729 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 15729 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 15729 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15729?

The median home value in ZIP code 15729 is $100,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 15729 in?

ZIP code 15729 observes the EST timezone.