15437 ZIP Code — Farmington, PA

Fayette County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15437 is located in Farmington, Pennsylvania, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 64.50 square miles and serves a population of 2,694 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/878.

About ZIP code 15437

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $194,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $75,387. Poverty affects 37% of residents, above the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 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 (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 15437 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,694
population
64.50
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
15437 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 15437

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City Status
Farmington Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
15440 Gibbon Glade (4.4 mi) 15445 Hopwood (5.1 mi) 15436 Fairchance (6.3 mi) 15470 Ohiopyle (6.8 mi) 15459 Markleysburg (8.2 mi) 15401 Uniontown (9.2 mi) 15456 Lemont Furnace (9.5 mi) 15431 Dunbar (10.1 mi) 15478 Smithfield (10.7 mi) 15464 Mill Run (12.4 mi) 26525 Bruceton Mills (13.5 mi) 15411 Addison (13.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,694
Population density 42 / sq mi
State FIPS 42
County FIPS 051
Geography
Land area 64.50 sq mi
Water area 0.08 sq mi
Latitude 39.8002
Longitude -79.6071
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 33.4% 50.2% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 41.5% 30.3% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 23.4% 17.0% 22.4%
Over $200k 1.7% 2.4% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,694
Population
42
People per sq mi
34.2
Median age
$75,387
Median household income
$22,049
Per capita income
$194,900
Median home value
$1,133
Median monthly rent
67.8%
Home ownership
36.7%
Poverty rate
1.0%
Unemployment
726
Housing units
26.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
79
Under 5
65
83
5–9
68
47
10–14
38
25
15–19
20
181
20–24
149
360
25–34
295
131
35–44
108
163
45–54
133
104
55–59
85
75
60–64
62
117
65–74
96
91
75–84
75
24
85+
20
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1841315.3%
18 and over2,28184.7%
65 and over42315.7%
Median age34.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.9%
Two or more races 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Other race 6.5%
Black or African American 1%
Asian 0.7%
GroupCount%
White2,20175.9%
Two or more races2568.8%
Hispanic or Latino2067.1%
Other race1886.5%
Black or African American301%
Asian190.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 33.4% 50.2% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 41.5% 30.3% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 23.4% 17.0% 22.4%
Over $200k 1.7% 2.4% 7.1%
Under $10k 1.4%
$10k–$15k 5.7%
$15k–$25k 8.4%
$25k–$35k 6.2%
$35k–$50k 10.0%
$50k–$75k 16.0%
$75k–$100k 25.0%
$100k–$150k 19.5%
$150k–$200k 6.4%
$200k+ 1.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.4%
$10k–$15k5.7%
$15k–$25k8.4%
$25k–$35k6.2%
$35k–$50k10.0%
$50k–$75k16.0%
$75k–$100k25.0%
$100k–$150k19.5%
$150k–$200k6.4%
$200k+1.5%
Median income$75,387

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.3%
$50k–$100k 13.6%
$100k–$150k 3.5%
$150k–$200k 14.9%
$200k–$300k 30.9%
$300k–$500k 16.4%
$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$194,900
Median rent / month$1,133
Owner occupied67.8%
Renter occupied32.2%
Vacant17.8%
Single-family detached54.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes23.2%
Median rooms5.1
Avg household size (owned)2.21

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.5%
2010–20192.1%
2000–200922.5%
1990–19997.2%
1980–198918.7%
1970–197911.9%
1960–19693.7%
1950–195914.0%
1940–19496.1%
1939 or earlier12.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom5.3%
2 bedrooms38.5%
3 bedrooms48.2%
4 bedrooms6.4%
5+ bedrooms1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle24.8%
1 vehicle22.1%
2 vehicles30.1%
3 or more23.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas7.6%
Electricity29.3%
Propane / LP gas15.0%
Fuel oil44.3%
Wood3.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family38447.3%
Cohabiting couple354.3%
Male householder, no spouse22928.2%
Female householder, no spouse16320.1%
Households with children under 1811213.8%
Households with seniors (65+)21426.4%
Average household size2.31

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married45.3%25.5%
Married48.1%59.8%
Separated1.5%0.2%
Widowed1.2%8.1%
Divorced3.9%6.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%
Some HS, no diploma 2.7%
HS graduate 48.8%
Some college, no degree 9.4%
Associate's degree 8.7%
Bachelor's degree 23.0%
Graduate / professional 3.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.3%
Bachelor's or higher26.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool7522.3%
Kindergarten4312.8%
Elementary school16348.5%
High school257.4%
College / grad school308.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 52.2%
Education & healthcare 12.9%
Construction 7.5%
Manufacturing 5.8%
Professional & management 5.0%
Other services 4.1%
Agriculture & mining 3.0%
Retail trade 2.8%
Transportation & utilities 2.0%
Public administration 2.0%
Information 1.8%
Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts20.4%
Service46.4%
Sales & office18.1%
Natural resources & construction9.3%
Production & transportation5.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector89.3%
Government3.7%
Self-employed7.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone50.4%
Carpool5.2%
Public transit36.5%
Walk0.0%
Work from home6.0%
Other means1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)18.8

Poverty

All people 36.7%
Under 18 years 21.5%
18 and over 37.9%
Married-couple families 13.8%
Female-led households 57.1%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.6%
Retirement income14.5%
Supplemental Security6.4%
Cash public assistance12.6%
Food stamps / SNAP11.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.2%
High blood pressure33.7%
High cholesterol31.4%
Diabetes11.7%
Heart disease7.8%
Stroke3.5%
Asthma10.4%
Arthritis29.8%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease9.2%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.3%
Binge drinking18.4%
No physical activity25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep37.4%
Depression22.9%
Fair or poor health16.4%
Poor mental health16.2%
Poor physical health12.3%
No health insurance10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.9%
Visited dentist61.7%
Cholesterol screening88.9%
Teeth loss17.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans642.8%
Disability%
Any disability11.2%
Under 181.5%
18–64 years8.1%
65 and over34.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance65.0%
Public insurance40.8%
No insurance2.3%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,55094.7%
Spanish813.2%
Other Indo-European110.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander642.5%
Other languages60.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,11178.4%
Born in same state2,05576.3%
Born in different state1,19244.2%
Foreign born562.1%
Naturalized citizen58321.6%
Not a US citizen10518.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French47917.8%
Arab2067.6%
Italian2007.4%
English662.4%
AncestryCount%
German582.2%
Polish481.8%
Irish90.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access30.1%
Internet access87.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15437

What city is ZIP code 15437 in?

ZIP code 15437 is primarily assigned to Farmington, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15437 in?

ZIP code 15437 falls within Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15437?

37% of residents in ZIP code 15437 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15437 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 15437 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15437?

The median home value in ZIP code 15437 is $194,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 15437?

ZIP code 15437 has an estimated population of 2,694 residents, with a density of 42 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 15437 in?

ZIP code 15437 observes the EST timezone.

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