15463 ZIP Code — Merrittstown, PA

Fayette County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15463 is located in Merrittstown, Pennsylvania, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 0.67 square miles and serves a population of 336 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/878.

About ZIP code 15463

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 $45,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 15463 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

336

population

0.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15463 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15463

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15463. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Merrittstown	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	336
Population density	501 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	0.67 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.9614
Longitude	-79.8645
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	0.0%	50.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	48.9%	30.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	51.1%	17.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

336

Population

501

People per sq mi

60.2

Median age

Median household income

$36,724

Per capita income

$45,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

73.5%

Home ownership

42.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

151

Housing units

8.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	56	16.7%
18 and over	280	83.3%
65 and over	81	24.1%
Median age	60.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	336	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	0.0%	50.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	48.9%	30.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	51.1%	17.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 32.5%

$15k–$25k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 28.9%

$75k–$100k 15.1%

$200k+ 13.3%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	32.5%
$15k–$25k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	28.9%
$75k–$100k	15.1%
$200k+	13.3%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 79.5%

$200k–$300k 20.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$45,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	73.5%
Renter occupied	26.5%
Vacant	14.9%
Single-family detached	73.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	12.8%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	8.7%
1939 or earlier	78.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	31.3%
3 bedrooms	55.9%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	26.5%
2 vehicles	60.2%
3 or more	13.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	78.9%
Propane / LP gas	15.1%
Fuel oil	6.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	90	54.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	10	6.0%
Female householder, no spouse	66	39.8%
Households with children under 18	44	26.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	65	39.2%
Average household size	2.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	10.0%	42.4%
Married	90.0%	39.0%
Separated	0.0%	18.6%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 17.1%

HS graduate 67.8%

Some college, no degree 6.6%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.9%
Bachelor's or higher	8.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	78	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 76.8%

Education & healthcare 23.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.2%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	76.8%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

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

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 42.6%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 31.1%

Married-couple families 18.9%

Female-led households 66.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	65.7%
Retirement income	67.5%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	45.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.0%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	29.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.6%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	19.9%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	55.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	24.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.6%
Under 18	100.0%
18–64 years	5.0%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.0%
Public insurance	72.0%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	28.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	336	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)	336	100.0%
Born in same state	336	100.0%
Born in different state	336	100.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	51	15.2%
English	22	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	17	5.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.4%
Internet access	89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15463

What city is ZIP code 15463 in?

ZIP code 15463 is primarily assigned to Merrittstown, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15463 in?

ZIP code 15463 falls within Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15463?

43% of residents in ZIP code 15463 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15463 have a large retiree population?

66% of households in ZIP code 15463 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15463?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15463?

The median home value in ZIP code 15463 is $45,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 15463 in?

ZIP code 15463 observes the EST timezone.