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Fayette County
Fairchance, PA
15436
15436 ZIP Code — Fairchance, PA
Fayette County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 15436 is located in
Fairchance ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Fayette County .
It covers approximately 6.71 square miles and serves a population of
2,376 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 724/878 .
About ZIP code 15436
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $113,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $49,135. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.
Overall, ZIP code 15436 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,376
Population density
354 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
051
Geography
Land area
6.71 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
39.8108
Longitude
-79.7256
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
724/878
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.3%
50.2%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
36.2%
30.3%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
10.5%
17.0%
22.4%
Over $200k
1.0%
2.4%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$49,135
Median household income
$113,300
Median home value
14.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 453 19.1% 18 and over 1,923 80.9% 65 and over 528 22.2% Median age 47.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.9%
Group Count % White 2,222 93.5% Two or more races 104 4.4% Black or African American 45 1.9% Asian 5 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.3%
50.2%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
36.2%
30.3%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
10.5%
17.0%
22.4%
Over $200k
1.0%
2.4%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.5% $10k–$15k 10.3% $15k–$25k 7.0% $25k–$35k 11.8% $35k–$50k 16.2% $50k–$75k 16.5% $75k–$100k 14.9% $100k–$150k 12.7% $150k–$200k 4.6% $200k+ 0.5% Median income $49,135
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $113,300 Median rent / month $765 Owner occupied 63.3% Renter occupied 36.7% Vacant 10.9% Single-family detached 69.3% Large apartment buildings 1.8% Mobile homes 14.3% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.25
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 2.3% 2010–2019 4.1% 2000–2009 4.6% 1990–1999 14.6% 1980–1989 6.8% 1970–1979 16.0% 1960–1969 1.8% 1950–1959 13.2% 1940–1949 9.2% 1939 or earlier 27.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 8.8% 2 bedrooms 37.7% 3 bedrooms 44.5% 4 bedrooms 7.8% 5+ bedrooms 1.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.7% 1 vehicle 44.2% 2 vehicles 28.5% 3 or more 20.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 57.0% Electricity 20.1% Propane / LP gas 1.6% Fuel oil 15.1% Wood 2.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 426 38.2% Cohabiting couple 132 11.8% Male householder, no spouse 220 19.7% Female householder, no spouse 338 30.3% Households with children under 18 229 20.5% Households with seniors (65+) 393 35.2% Average household size 2.12
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 33.8% 16.2% Married 46.8% 44.9% Separated 2.0% 5.8% Widowed 1.3% 18.1% Divorced 16.2% 14.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
18.3%
Graduate / professional
4.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.8% Bachelor's or higher 14.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 76 18.3% Kindergarten 37 8.9% Elementary school 240 57.8% High school 15 3.6% College / grad school 47 11.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.1%
Professional & management
8.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.6%
Agriculture & mining
6.4%
Public administration
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Finance & real estate
1.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 31.3% Service 21.8% Sales & office 22.6% Natural resources & construction 8.9% Production & transportation 15.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 73.8% Government 15.4% Self-employed 9.9% Unpaid family workers 0.9%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 76.2% Carpool 9.7% Public transit 0.6% Walk 2.0% Work from home 10.7% Other means 0.8% Avg commute (minutes) 25.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.5%
Female-led households
54.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 40.3% Retirement income 23.5% Supplemental Security 7.8% Cash public assistance 5.7% Food stamps / SNAP 28.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.4% High blood pressure 32.0% High cholesterol 32.3% Diabetes 10.5% Heart disease 7.1% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 28.4% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 8.2% Cancer 7.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.0% Binge drinking 18.9% No physical activity 24.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.1% Depression 22.2% Fair or poor health 14.6% Poor mental health 15.8% Poor physical health 11.1% No health insurance 10.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.6% Visited dentist 64.4% Cholesterol screening 89.0% Teeth loss 16.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 116 6.0%
Disability % Any disability 24.6% Under 18 17.0% 18–64 years 23.4% 65 and over 34.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 52.6% Public insurance 55.7% No insurance 7.2% Uninsured under 19 1.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,270 95.5% Spanish 5 0.2% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 5 0.2% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,371 99.8% Born in same state 2,371 99.8% Born in different state 1,971 83.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 5 0.2% Not a US citizen 5 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 557 23.4% French 247 10.4% English 191 8%
Ancestry Count % Arab 93 3.9% Irish 26 1.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 47.0% Internet access 91.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15436
What city is ZIP code 15436 in?
ZIP code 15436 is primarily assigned to Fairchance, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 15436 in?
ZIP code 15436 falls within Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15436?
22% of residents in ZIP code 15436 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 15436?
14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 15436 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 15436 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15436?
The median home value in ZIP code 15436 is $113,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 15436 in?
ZIP code 15436 observes the EST timezone.
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