15462 ZIP Code — Melcroft, PA

Fayette County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15462 is located in Melcroft, Pennsylvania, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 1.34 square miles and serves a population of 226 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15462

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $9,999.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 15462 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

226

population

1.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15462 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15462

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15462. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Melcroft	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15446 Indian Head (1.6 mi) 15628 Donegal (2.3 mi) 15646 Jones Mills (3.3 mi) 15622 Champion (3.7 mi) 15469 Normalville (4.1 mi) 15490 White (4.7 mi) 15610 Acme (5.1 mi) 15687 Stahlstown (6.7 mi) 15666 Mount Pleasant (8.7 mi) 15425 Connellsville (10.5 mi) 15464 Mill Run (10.6 mi) 15677 Rector (10.8 mi)

Demographics updated 08/2026

Population
Total population	226
Population density	169 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	1.34 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.0661
Longitude	-79.3742
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	814

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 08/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.6%	50.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	30.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	17.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

226

Population

169

People per sq mi

36.3

Median age

Median household income

$13,652

Per capita income

$9,999

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

26.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

144

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	65	28.8%
18 and over	161	71.2%
65 and over	11	4.9%
Median age	36.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	226	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.6%	50.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	30.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	17.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 21.5%

$10k–$15k 41.9%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$75k–$100k 22.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	21.5%
$10k–$15k	41.9%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$75k–$100k	22.6%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 78.5%

$100k–$150k 21.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$9,999
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	35.4%
Single-family detached	58.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	41.7%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	17.4%
1980–1989	14.6%
1970–1979	27.1%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	13.9%
1939 or earlier	27.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	45.1%
3 bedrooms	37.5%
4 bedrooms	17.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	35.5%
2 vehicles	22.6%
3 or more	41.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Fuel oil	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	21	22.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	39	41.9%
Female householder, no spouse	33	35.5%
Households with children under 18	21	22.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	13	14.0%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.5%	48.9%
Married	21.9%	23.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	12.5%
Divorced	40.6%	14.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 31.2%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 36.0%

Some college, no degree 32.8%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	68.8%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	42	39.6%
High school	44	41.5%
College / grad school	20	18.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 55.0%

Construction 26.3%

Manufacturing 18.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	26.3%
Sales & office	28.8%
Natural resources & construction	26.3%
Production & transportation	18.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	47.5%
Carpool	52.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 26.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 36.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	77.4%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	21.5%
Cash public assistance	21.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	86.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	30.2%
High cholesterol	30.5%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.5%
Binge drinking	20.8%
No physical activity	26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.0%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	56.9%
Cholesterol screening	84.9%
Teeth loss	20.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.3%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.6%
Public insurance	36.7%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	226	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	226	100.0%
Born in same state	205	90.7%
Born in different state	205	90.7%
Foreign born	21	9.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	39	17.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	39	17.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	58.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15462

What city is ZIP code 15462 in?

ZIP code 15462 is primarily assigned to Melcroft, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15462 in?

ZIP code 15462 falls within Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15462 have a large retiree population?

77% of households in ZIP code 15462 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15462?

26% of residents in ZIP code 15462 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15462?

The median home value in ZIP code 15462 is $9,999.

What is the population of ZIP code 15462?

ZIP code 15462 has an estimated population of 226 residents, with a density of 168 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 15462 in?

ZIP code 15462 observes the EST timezone.