15466 ZIP Code — Newell, PA

Fayette County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15466 is located in Newell, Pennsylvania, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 0.27 square miles and serves a population of 494 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 15466

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 $79,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,091. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 36% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 15466 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

494

population

0.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15466 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15466

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15466. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newell	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	494
Population density	1,830 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	0.27 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	40.0743
Longitude	-79.8891
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	724

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.2%	50.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	43.2%	30.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	17.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

494

Population

1,830

People per sq mi

26.3

Median age

$54,091

Median household income

$19,828

Per capita income

$79,100

Median home value

$1,260

Median monthly rent

84.1%

Home ownership

6.1%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

163

Housing units

13.0%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	196	39.7%
18 and over	298	60.3%
65 and over	80	16.2%
Median age	26.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Other race 1.8%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	483	95.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11	2.2%
Other race	9	1.8%
Two or more races	2	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.2%	50.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	43.2%	30.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	17.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.2%

$10k–$15k 12.2%

$15k–$25k 2.4%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 25.0%

$50k–$75k 22.0%

$75k–$100k 17.7%

$100k–$150k 6.1%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$10k–$15k	12.2%
$15k–$25k	2.4%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	25.0%
$50k–$75k	22.0%
$75k–$100k	17.7%
$100k–$150k	6.1%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$54,091

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.6%

$50k–$100k 34.1%

$100k–$150k 36.2%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k–$300k 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$79,100
Median rent / month	$1,260
Owner occupied	84.1%
Renter occupied	15.9%
Vacant	13.2%
Single-family detached	89.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	1.1%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	2.1%
1960–1969	3.7%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	8.5%
1939 or earlier	77.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.8%
2 bedrooms	43.9%
3 bedrooms	48.7%
4 bedrooms	1.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	36.0%
2 vehicles	42.7%
3 or more	16.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	97.0%
Electricity	2.4%
Fuel oil	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	75	45.7%
Cohabiting couple	4	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	20	12.2%
Female householder, no spouse	65	39.6%
Households with children under 18	56	34.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	58	35.4%
Average household size	3.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.6%	43.7%
Married	56.8%	36.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.8%	13.5%
Divorced	4.8%	6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 53.8%

Some college, no degree 10.3%

Associate's degree 16.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.1%
Bachelor's or higher	13.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	11.9%
Kindergarten	18	8.0%
Elementary school	83	36.7%
High school	54	23.9%
College / grad school	44	19.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 40.0%

Transportation & utilities 12.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.7%

Retail trade 10.0%

Public administration 8.7%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Agriculture & mining 5.3%

Construction 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.7%
Service	38.7%
Sales & office	6.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.0%
Production & transportation	22.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.7%
Government	10.0%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.7%
Carpool	8.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.7%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.0

Poverty

All people 6.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 10.1%

Married-couple families 8.0%

Female-led households 4.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.5%
Retirement income	43.9%
Supplemental Security	10.4%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	36.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.7%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	15.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	22	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.2%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	16.5%
65 and over	60.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.0%
Public insurance	62.1%
No insurance	1.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	450	91.1%
Spanish	9	2.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	2.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	485	98.2%
Born in same state	485	98.2%
Born in different state	457	92.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	1.8%
Not a US citizen	9	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	77	15.6%
French	67	13.6%
Arab	10	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	3	0.6%
Dutch	2	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.2%
Internet access	88.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15466

What city is ZIP code 15466 in?

ZIP code 15466 is primarily assigned to Newell, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15466 in?

ZIP code 15466 falls within Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 15466 family-oriented?

40% of residents in ZIP code 15466 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15466?

13% 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 15466 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 15466 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 15466 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 15466 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 15466 in?

ZIP code 15466 observes the EST timezone.