15459 ZIP Code — Markleysburg, PA

Fayette County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15459 is located in Markleysburg, Pennsylvania, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 32.70 square miles and serves a population of 1,793 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/878.

About ZIP code 15459

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 $175,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,792. 31% 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 27 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 (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 15459 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,793

population

32.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15459 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15459

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15459. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Markleysburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15411 Addison (5.5 mi) 15470 Ohiopyle (7 mi) 15424 Confluence (8.2 mi) 15437 Farmington (8.2 mi) 15440 Gibbon Glade (8.7 mi) 21531 Friendsville (9.8 mi) 15464 Mill Run (10.3 mi) 15540 Fort Hill (11.6 mi) 15445 Hopwood (12.2 mi) 21520 Accident (12.4 mi) 15551 Markleton (13.2 mi) 15431 Dunbar (14.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,793
Population density	55 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	32.70 sq mi
Water area	0.39 sq mi
Latitude	39.7728
Longitude	-79.4569
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	39.0%	50.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	42.9%	30.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	17.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,793

Population

People per sq mi

36.9

Median age

$74,792

Median household income

$27,775

Per capita income

$175,000

Median home value

$735

Median monthly rent

76.7%

Home ownership

14.2%

Poverty rate

11.0%

Unemployment

625

Housing units

18.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

131

25–34

112

113

35–44

121

45–54

102

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	447	24.9%
18 and over	1,346	75.1%
65 and over	369	20.6%
Median age	36.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.6%

Two or more races 2.8%

Black or African American 2.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,696	94.6%
Two or more races	50	2.8%
Black or African American	47	2.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.0%	50.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	42.9%	30.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	17.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 17.5%

$35k–$50k 5.5%

$50k–$75k 11.9%

$75k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 23.1%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	17.5%
$35k–$50k	5.5%
$50k–$75k	11.9%
$75k–$100k	18.3%
$100k–$150k	23.1%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$74,792

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.2%

$50k–$100k 17.9%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 19.0%

$200k–$300k 23.1%

$300k–$500k 18.5%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$175,000
Median rent / month	$735
Owner occupied	76.7%
Renter occupied	23.3%
Vacant	21.0%
Single-family detached	72.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.8%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.5%
2000–2009	16.1%
1990–1999	14.8%
1980–1989	10.8%
1970–1979	19.3%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	15.5%
1940–1949	7.7%
1939 or earlier	9.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	8.5%
2 bedrooms	28.1%
3 bedrooms	42.0%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	32.9%
2 vehicles	44.0%
3 or more	21.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.3%
Electricity	23.8%
Propane / LP gas	9.1%
Fuel oil	50.6%
Wood	13.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	280	46.3%
Cohabiting couple	39	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	148	24.5%
Female householder, no spouse	138	22.8%
Households with children under 18	209	34.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	199	32.9%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.2%	23.7%
Married	37.6%	42.8%
Separated	0.9%	4.0%
Widowed	3.6%	19.1%
Divorced	12.8%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 12.2%

HS graduate 49.3%

Some college, no degree 11.8%

Associate's degree 4.6%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.0%
Bachelor's or higher	18.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	2.5%
Kindergarten	58	13.2%
Elementary school	172	39.0%
High school	141	32.0%
College / grad school	59	13.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 24.2%

Construction 11.0%

Retail trade 7.9%

Other services 6.0%

Manufacturing 5.6%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Public administration 2.1%

Professional & management 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.4%
Service	22.6%
Sales & office	14.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.5%
Production & transportation	10.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.7%
Government	4.5%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.3%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.1

Poverty

All people 14.2%

Under 18 years 13.5%

18 and over 14.4%

Married-couple families 7.5%

Female-led households 14.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.6%
Retirement income	16.4%
Supplemental Security	13.7%
Cash public assistance	9.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.0%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.2%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	17.6%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	60.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	19.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	64	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	48.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.6%
Public insurance	42.0%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,734	96.7%
Spanish	3	0.2%
Other Indo-European	3	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,787	99.7%
Born in same state	1,787	99.7%
Born in different state	1,408	78.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.3%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	318	17.7%
French	103	5.7%
Arab	37	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	26	1.5%
German	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.7%
Internet access	88.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15459

What city is ZIP code 15459 in?

ZIP code 15459 is primarily assigned to Markleysburg, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15459 in?

ZIP code 15459 falls within Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15459?

The median home value in ZIP code 15459 is $175,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 15459?

ZIP code 15459 has an estimated population of 1,793 residents, with a density of 55 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 15459?

The median household income in ZIP code 15459 is $74,792, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 15459 in?

ZIP code 15459 observes the EST timezone.