15427 ZIP Code — Daisytown, PA

Washington County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15427 is located in Daisytown, Pennsylvania, within Washington County. It covers approximately 9.21 square miles and serves a population of 918 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/878.

About ZIP code 15427

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 $155,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,464. SNAP benefit usage at 20% 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 32 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 15427 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

918

population

9.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15427 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15427

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15427. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Daisytown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15423 Coal Center (2.4 mi) 15333 Fredericktown (3.3 mi) 15419 California (4.4 mi) 15417 Brownsville (4.7 mi) 15022 Charleroi (5 mi) 15450 La Belle (5.1 mi) 15444 Hiller (5.4 mi) 15314 Bentleyville (5.6 mi) 15360 Scenery Hill (6.1 mi) 15438 Fayette City (6.3 mi) 15433 East Millsboro (6.7 mi) 15345 Marianna (7.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	918
Population density	100 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	9.21 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.0688
Longitude	-79.9722
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	724/878

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.2%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	31.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	24.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.0%	7.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

918

Population

100

People per sq mi

46.0

Median age

$59,464

Median household income

$34,242

Per capita income

$155,100

Median home value

$864

Median monthly rent

79.2%

Home ownership

9.4%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

428

Housing units

26.0%

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	145	15.8%
18 and over	773	84.2%
65 and over	205	22.3%
Median age	46.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.1%

Black or African American 5.4%

Two or more races 5.1%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	812	84.1%
Black or African American	52	5.4%
Two or more races	49	5.1%
Hispanic or Latino	47	4.9%
Other race	5	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.2%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	31.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	24.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.0%	7.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 17.7%

$25k–$35k 12.3%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 15.5%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	17.7%
$25k–$35k	12.3%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	15.5%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	10.2%
$150k–$200k	7.7%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$59,464

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.7%

$50k–$100k 23.9%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 16.8%

$200k–$300k 18.0%

$300k–$500k 11.9%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

$1M+ 5.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$155,100
Median rent / month	$864
Owner occupied	79.2%
Renter occupied	20.8%
Vacant	19.6%
Single-family detached	90.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	3.7%
1990–1999	6.8%
1980–1989	3.9%
1970–1979	7.2%
1960–1969	2.9%
1950–1959	8.8%
1940–1949	8.9%
1939 or earlier	56.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	32.9%
3 bedrooms	48.4%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.0%
1 vehicle	28.3%
2 vehicles	33.9%
3 or more	28.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.5%
Electricity	21.5%
Propane / LP gas	1.7%
Fuel oil	46.2%
Wood	2.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	171	41.4%
Cohabiting couple	45	10.9%
Male householder, no spouse	131	31.7%
Female householder, no spouse	66	16.0%
Households with children under 18	78	18.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	152	36.8%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.3%	31.2%
Married	45.7%	53.2%
Separated	1.6%	0.3%
Widowed	1.6%	8.1%
Divorced	18.8%	7.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 54.4%

Some college, no degree 10.6%

Associate's degree 4.8%

Bachelor's degree 14.3%

Graduate / professional 11.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.9%
Bachelor's or higher	26.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	3.3%
Kindergarten	9	5.9%
Elementary school	83	54.6%
High school	37	24.3%
College / grad school	18	11.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.3%

Manufacturing 14.7%

Transportation & utilities 12.6%

Professional & management 10.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Public administration 6.4%

Construction 6.2%

Retail trade 6.2%

Other services 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.7%
Service	16.5%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	25.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.4%
Government	9.9%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.1%
Carpool	12.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.2%
Other means	7.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.8

Poverty

All people 9.4%

Under 18 years 3.4%

18 and over 10.5%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 15.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.6%
Retirement income	26.4%
Supplemental Security	7.5%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	38.0%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.5%
Visited dentist	62.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	16.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	82	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	11.7%
18–64 years	14.3%
65 and over	23.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.8%
Public insurance	38.3%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	886	96.5%
Spanish	18	2.0%
Other Indo-European	14	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	914	99.6%
Born in same state	914	99.6%
Born in different state	815	88.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.4%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	96	10.5%
Irish	89	9.7%
Italian	36	3.9%
Arab	15	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	12	1.3%
English	5	0.5%
German	3	0.3%
Norwegian	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.0%
Internet access	90.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15427

What city is ZIP code 15427 in?

ZIP code 15427 is primarily assigned to Daisytown, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15427 in?

ZIP code 15427 falls within Washington County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15427 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 15427 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 15427 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 15427 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15427?

The median home value in ZIP code 15427 is $155,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 15427?

ZIP code 15427 has an estimated population of 918 residents, with a density of 100 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 15427 in?

ZIP code 15427 observes the EST timezone.