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Fayette County
New Salem, PA
15468
15468 ZIP Code — New Salem, PA
Fayette County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 15468 is located in
New Salem ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Fayette County .
It covers approximately 11.94 square miles and serves a population of
2,608 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 724/878 .
About ZIP code 15468
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 $83,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $63,979. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
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 (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.
Overall, ZIP code 15468 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,608
Population density
218 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
051
Geography
Land area
11.94 sq mi
Water area
0.02 sq mi
Latitude
39.9435
Longitude
-79.8496
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
724/878
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.5%
50.2%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
41.7%
30.3%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
11.6%
17.0%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.3%
2.4%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$63,979
Median household income
$1,110
Median monthly rent
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 473 18.1% 18 and over 2,135 81.9% 65 and over 375 14.4% Median age 44.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.3%
Group Count % White 2,438 93.5% Two or more races 162 6.2% Black or African American 8 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.5%
50.2%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
41.7%
30.3%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
11.6%
17.0%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.3%
2.4%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 9.8% $10k–$15k 1.5% $15k–$25k 7.9% $25k–$35k 13.3% $35k–$50k 7.8% $50k–$75k 28.4% $75k–$100k 10.6% $100k–$150k 15.2% $150k–$200k 3.7% $200k+ 1.7% Median income $63,979
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $83,100 Median rent / month $1,110 Owner occupied 77.7% Renter occupied 22.3% Vacant 5.0% Single-family detached 79.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 9.0% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.54
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.4% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 3.9% 1980–1989 9.7% 1970–1979 10.2% 1960–1969 3.3% 1950–1959 8.4% 1940–1949 7.8% 1939 or earlier 56.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 4.6% 2 bedrooms 46.7% 3 bedrooms 37.9% 4 bedrooms 8.4% 5+ bedrooms 2.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.5% 1 vehicle 29.1% 2 vehicles 33.4% 3 or more 28.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 46.5% Electricity 16.2% Propane / LP gas 0.3% Fuel oil 30.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 663 63.5% Cohabiting couple 39 3.7% Male householder, no spouse 153 14.7% Female householder, no spouse 189 18.1% Households with children under 18 312 29.9% Households with seniors (65+) 309 29.6% Average household size 2.48
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.8% 24.4% Married 57.4% 60.6% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 3.3% 9.5% Divorced 10.5% 5.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
8.6%
Graduate / professional
1.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.8% Bachelor's or higher 9.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 49 14.2% Kindergarten 15 4.3% Elementary school 99 28.7% High school 148 42.9% College / grad school 34 9.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.5%
Professional & management
10.6%
Transportation & utilities
6.3%
Public administration
5.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 14.3% Service 27.7% Sales & office 25.7% Natural resources & construction 12.5% Production & transportation 19.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 82.2% Government 12.7% Self-employed 2.3% Unpaid family workers 2.8%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 81.1% Carpool 12.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 6.4% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.3% Avg commute (minutes) 26.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
7.7%
Female-led households
34.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 26.9% Retirement income 32.8% Supplemental Security 4.5% Cash public assistance 2.6% Food stamps / SNAP 18.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.2% High blood pressure 35.3% High cholesterol 34.5% Diabetes 12.4% Heart disease 8.3% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 10.5% Arthritis 31.4% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 10.1% Cancer 7.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.7% Binge drinking 17.8% No physical activity 27.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 38.0% Depression 22.8% Fair or poor health 18.0% Poor mental health 16.4% Poor physical health 13.0% No health insurance 11.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.2% Visited dentist 60.0% Cholesterol screening 89.0% Teeth loss 19.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 298 14.0%
Disability % Any disability 24.7% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 28.8% 65 and over 37.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 67.6% Public insurance 37.5% No insurance 7.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,408 92.3% Spanish 8 0.3% Other Indo-European 8 0.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,600 99.7% Born in same state 2,592 99.4% Born in different state 2,037 78.1% Foreign born 8 0.3% Naturalized citizen 8 0.3% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 601 23% French 460 17.6% Irish 157 6%
Ancestry Count % Arab 115 4.4% German 70 2.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.0% Internet access 91.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15468
What city is ZIP code 15468 in?
ZIP code 15468 is primarily assigned to New Salem, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 15468 in?
ZIP code 15468 falls within Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 15468?
9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 15468 have a large veteran population?
14% of civilians in ZIP code 15468 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15468?
The median home value in ZIP code 15468 is $83,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 15468?
ZIP code 15468 has an estimated population of 2,608 residents, with a density of 218 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 15468 in?
ZIP code 15468 observes the EST timezone.
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