15470 ZIP Code — Ohiopyle, PA

Fayette County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15470 is located in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 29.08 square miles and serves a population of 603 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/412.

About ZIP code 15470

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $254,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $92,750. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 15470 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

603

population

29.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15470 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15470

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15470. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ohiopyle	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15464 Mill Run (5.6 mi) 15437 Farmington (6.8 mi) 15459 Markleysburg (7 mi) 15431 Dunbar (7.4 mi) 15445 Hopwood (7.4 mi) 15456 Lemont Furnace (8.7 mi) 15424 Confluence (10.1 mi) 15440 Gibbon Glade (10.5 mi) 15411 Addison (10.8 mi) 15469 Normalville (11.5 mi) 15425 Connellsville (11.8 mi) 15436 Fairchance (12 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	603
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	29.08 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	39.8653
Longitude	-79.5117
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	724/412

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.5%	50.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	39.5%	30.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	17.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.4%	2.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

603

Population

People per sq mi

61.4

Median age

$92,750

Median household income

$48,406

Per capita income

$254,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.0%

Home ownership

1.8%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

337

Housing units

31.3%

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	102	16.9%
18 and over	501	83.1%
65 and over	238	39.5%
Median age	61.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.4%

Two or more races 9.9%

Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

Asian 2.8%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	520	80.4%
Two or more races	64	9.9%
Hispanic or Latino	44	6.8%
Asian	18	2.8%
Black or African American	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.5%	50.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	39.5%	30.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	17.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.4%	2.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 2.6%

$25k–$35k 12.5%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 6.3%

$75k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 29.4%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k+ 5.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	2.6%
$25k–$35k	12.5%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	6.3%
$75k–$100k	16.9%
$100k–$150k	29.4%
$150k–$200k	8.1%
$200k+	5.9%
Median income	$92,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.8%

$50k–$100k 7.7%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k–$300k 22.6%

$300k–$500k 23.0%

$500k–$1M 16.5%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$254,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.0%
Renter occupied	4.0%
Vacant	21.8%
Single-family detached	93.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.0%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	14.4%
1980–1989	12.1%
1970–1979	10.3%
1960–1969	10.9%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	13.2%
1939 or earlier	14.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	37.4%
3 bedrooms	27.0%
4 bedrooms	23.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.6%
1 vehicle	16.9%
2 vehicles	34.9%
3 or more	38.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.8%
Electricity	12.9%
Propane / LP gas	23.2%
Fuel oil	48.9%
Wood	12.1%
Solar	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	187	68.8%
Cohabiting couple	5	1.8%
Male householder, no spouse	20	7.4%
Female householder, no spouse	60	22.1%
Households with children under 18	66	24.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	151	55.5%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.0%	13.5%
Married	73.8%	68.1%
Separated	0.0%	2.5%
Widowed	2.4%	13.5%
Divorced	4.8%	2.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 47.0%

Some college, no degree 12.1%

Associate's degree 3.8%

Bachelor's degree 21.1%

Graduate / professional 10.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.2%
Bachelor's or higher	31.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	12.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	39	35.5%
High school	53	48.2%
College / grad school	4	3.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 26.0%

Education & healthcare 23.0%

Construction 12.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.3%

Manufacturing 6.0%

Public administration 4.5%

Other services 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Professional & management 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.2%
Service	6.8%
Sales & office	32.1%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	20.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.7%
Government	23.0%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.7

Poverty

All people 1.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.3%
Retirement income	35.3%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	32.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.4%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	17.6%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	61.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	77	15.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.1%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	2.3%
65 and over	38.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.6%
Public insurance	38.8%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	598	99.2%
Spanish	4	0.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	590	97.8%
Born in same state	590	97.8%
Born in different state	484	80.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	13	2.2%
Not a US citizen	9	69.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	165	27.4%
French	83	13.8%
Arab	15	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	9	1.5%
Norwegian	9	1.5%
Dutch	9	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.1%
Internet access	86.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15470

What city is ZIP code 15470 in?

ZIP code 15470 is primarily assigned to Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15470 in?

ZIP code 15470 falls within Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15470 have an older population?

40% of residents in ZIP code 15470 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 15470 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 15470 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 15470 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 15470 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15470 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 15470 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 15470 in?

ZIP code 15470 observes the EST timezone.