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Somerset County
Fairhope, PA
15538
15538 ZIP Code — Fairhope, PA
Somerset County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 15538 is located in
Fairhope ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Somerset County .
It covers approximately 68.16 square miles and serves a population of
720 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 814 .
About ZIP code 15538
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 $155,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($67,143) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 50% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 15538 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
720
Population density
11 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
111
Geography
Land area
68.16 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
39.8645
Longitude
-78.8447
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
814
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.3%
48.8%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
35.0%
33.1%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
15.9%
15.4%
22.4%
Over $200k
2.8%
2.8%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$67,143
Median household income
$155,900
Median home value
17.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 107 14.9% 18 and over 613 85.1% 65 and over 217 30.1% Median age 56.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 711 98.2% Two or more races 9 1.2% Hispanic or Latino 4 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.3%
48.8%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
35.0%
33.1%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
15.9%
15.4%
22.4%
Over $200k
2.8%
2.8%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.5% $10k–$15k 8.6% $15k–$25k 8.2% $25k–$35k 6.5% $35k–$50k 9.6% $50k–$75k 22.3% $75k–$100k 13.0% $100k–$150k 16.8% $150k–$200k 6.2% $200k+ 4.5% Median income $67,143
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $155,900 Median rent / month $645 Owner occupied 88.4% Renter occupied 11.6% Vacant 45.7% Single-family detached 84.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 14.5% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.58
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.6% 2000–2009 10.4% 1990–1999 10.6% 1980–1989 12.5% 1970–1979 20.3% 1960–1969 11.3% 1950–1959 5.2% 1940–1949 6.7% 1939 or earlier 20.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.9% 1 bedroom 8.6% 2 bedrooms 28.1% 3 bedrooms 46.8% 4 bedrooms 8.4% 5+ bedrooms 2.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.1% 1 vehicle 25.7% 2 vehicles 31.8% 3 or more 38.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.7% Electricity 18.5% Propane / LP gas 5.1% Fuel oil 32.9% Wood 24.0% No fuel used 0.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 181 62.0% Cohabiting couple 14 4.8% Male householder, no spouse 59 20.2% Female householder, no spouse 38 13.0% Households with children under 18 47 16.1% Households with seniors (65+) 136 46.6% Average household size 2.47
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 27.2% 16.9% Married 57.8% 66.5% Separated 3.6% 0.0% Widowed 0.6% 7.7% Divorced 10.8% 8.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
11.2%
Graduate / professional
6.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.7% Bachelor's or higher 17.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 7 6.3% Kindergarten 8 7.1% Elementary school 70 62.5% High school 14 12.5% College / grad school 13 11.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.8%
Transportation & utilities
7.6%
Agriculture & mining
7.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.3%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Professional & management
3.6%
Public administration
2.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 32.7% Service 9.6% Sales & office 17.8% Natural resources & construction 23.1% Production & transportation 16.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 76.2% Government 12.2% Self-employed 11.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 85.2% Carpool 6.6% Public transit 1.0% Walk 1.4% Work from home 5.9% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 30.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
7.2%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 49.7% Retirement income 39.0% Supplemental Security 4.5% Cash public assistance 1.0% Food stamps / SNAP 12.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.5% High blood pressure 36.8% High cholesterol 36.4% Diabetes 11.9% Heart disease 8.5% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 32.2% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 9.3% Cancer 8.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.1% Binge drinking 17.9% No physical activity 27.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.3% Depression 21.8% Fair or poor health 16.5% Poor mental health 15.3% Poor physical health 12.3% No health insurance 11.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.2% Visited dentist 63.2% Cholesterol screening 90.3% Teeth loss 16.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 67 10.9%
Disability % Any disability 15.3% Under 18 1.9% 18–64 years 8.6% 65 and over 34.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 79.0% Public insurance 40.8% No insurance 1.9% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 699 97.1% Spanish 6 0.9% Other Indo-European 2 0.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 4 0.6% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 718 99.7% Born in same state 713 99.0% Born in different state 584 81.1% Foreign born 5 0.7% Naturalized citizen 2 0.3% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 86 11.9% French 70 9.7% Arab 67 9.3%
Ancestry Count % English 10 1.4% Irish 5 0.7% Norwegian 3 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.6% Internet access 82.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15538
What city is ZIP code 15538 in?
ZIP code 15538 is primarily assigned to Fairhope, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 15538 in?
ZIP code 15538 falls within Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 15538 have an older population?
30% of residents in ZIP code 15538 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 15538 have a large retiree population?
50% of households in ZIP code 15538 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 15538 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 15538 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 15538 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 15538 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 15538 in?
ZIP code 15538 observes the EST timezone.
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