15747 ZIP Code — Home, PA

Indiana County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15747 is located in Home, Pennsylvania, within Indiana County. It covers approximately 31.53 square miles and serves a population of 1,737 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/878.

About ZIP code 15747

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $161,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,923. 36% 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 29 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 (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 15747 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,737

population

31.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15747 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15747

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15747. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Home	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15732 Creekside (5 mi) 15759 Marion Center (6.9 mi) 16256 Smicksburg (7.1 mi) 16249 Rural Valley (8.1 mi) 15771 Rochester Mills (9.3 mi) 15701 Indiana (9.4 mi) 16222 Dayton (9.4 mi) 15705 Indiana (9.9 mi) 15777 Starford (10.2 mi) 15744 Hamilton (11.4 mi) 15728 Clymer (11.5 mi) 15729 Commodore (12.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,737
Population density	55 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	31.53 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	40.7572
Longitude	-79.1385
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	52.0%	49.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	29.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,737

Population

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$61,923

Median household income

$28,514

Per capita income

$161,100

Median home value

$638

Median monthly rent

90.5%

Home ownership

13.8%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

699

Housing units

17.7%

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

108

65–74

102

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	362	20.8%
18 and over	1,375	79.2%
65 and over	375	21.6%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.9%

Two or more races 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,724	98.9%
Two or more races	13	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.0%	49.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	29.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 18.4%

$50k–$75k 24.0%

$75k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	18.4%
$50k–$75k	24.0%
$75k–$100k	16.9%
$100k–$150k	11.0%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$61,923

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.8%

$50k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 22.7%

$200k–$300k 21.2%

$300k–$500k 11.9%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$161,100
Median rent / month	$638
Owner occupied	90.5%
Renter occupied	9.5%
Vacant	13.1%
Single-family detached	80.6%
Large apartment buildings	2.8%
Mobile homes	16.1%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	9.6%
1990–1999	8.3%
1980–1989	11.9%
1970–1979	30.4%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	17.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	10.8%
2 bedrooms	19.0%
3 bedrooms	52.1%
4 bedrooms	14.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.3%
1 vehicle	26.1%
2 vehicles	31.3%
3 or more	27.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.6%
Electricity	16.9%
Propane / LP gas	6.2%
Fuel oil	11.6%
Wood	8.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	397	60.0%
Cohabiting couple	73	11.0%
Male householder, no spouse	98	14.8%
Female householder, no spouse	94	14.2%
Households with children under 18	189	28.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	252	38.1%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.4%	27.5%
Married	58.8%	57.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.0%	10.0%
Divorced	12.8%	4.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.5%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 44.8%

Some college, no degree 14.0%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.7%
Bachelor's or higher	17.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	2.5%
Kindergarten	17	7.0%
Elementary school	96	39.7%
High school	114	47.1%
College / grad school	9	3.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.6%

Retail trade 15.5%

Agriculture & mining 11.2%

Construction 9.9%

Manufacturing 8.6%

Professional & management 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Other services 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Public administration 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.3%
Service	17.4%
Sales & office	24.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.1%
Production & transportation	22.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.9%
Government	13.8%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.6%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	9.2%
Other means	5.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.3

Poverty

All people 13.8%

Under 18 years 32.3%

18 and over 9.0%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 12.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.8%
Retirement income	24.9%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.4%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	28.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	19.3%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	57.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	19.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	83	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	8.1%
65 and over	36.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.0%
Public insurance	33.1%
No insurance	15.8%
Uninsured under 19	24.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,612	92.8%
Spanish	72	4.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	72	4.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,729	99.5%
Born in same state	1,727	99.4%
Born in different state	1,586	91.3%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.5%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	237	13.6%
French	154	8.9%
Irish	58	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	48	2.8%
English	20	1.2%
Polish	10	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	75.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15747

What city is ZIP code 15747 in?

ZIP code 15747 is primarily assigned to Home, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15747 in?

ZIP code 15747 falls within Indiana County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 15747 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 15747 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15747 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 15747 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15747?

The median home value in ZIP code 15747 is $161,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 15747?

ZIP code 15747 has an estimated population of 1,737 residents, with a density of 55 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 15747 in?

ZIP code 15747 observes the EST timezone.