15474 ZIP Code — Point Marion, PA

Fayette County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15474 is located in Point Marion, Pennsylvania, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 8.00 square miles and serves a population of 2,398 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 15474

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 $111,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

The gap between median ($49,167) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 15474 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.

2,398

population

8.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15474 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15474

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15474. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Point Marion	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15327 Dilliner (4.2 mi) 15478 Smithfield (5.3 mi) 15338 Greensboro (5.6 mi) 15461 Masontown (6.1 mi) 26541 Maidsville (6.3 mi) 15334 Garards Fort (6.9 mi) 26505 Morgantown (7.7 mi) 26506 Morgantown (7.9 mi) 15458 Mc Clellandtown (9.6 mi) 15320 Carmichaels (9.8 mi) 15436 Fairchance (9.9 mi) 15349 Mount Morris (10.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,398
Population density	300 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	8.00 sq mi
Water area	0.57 sq mi
Latitude	39.7540
Longitude	-79.8960
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	45.2%	50.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	39.4%	30.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	17.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.8%	2.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,398

Population

300

People per sq mi

35.0

Median age

$49,167

Median household income

$24,664

Per capita income

$111,400

Median home value

$966

Median monthly rent

68.8%

Home ownership

18.7%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

643

Housing units

15.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

144

10–14

161

125

15–19

139

20–24

137

25–34

154

170

35–44

191

45–54

55–59

60–64

103

65–74

115

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	704	29.4%
18 and over	1,694	70.6%
65 and over	348	14.5%
Median age	35.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.9%

Two or more races 2.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%

Black or African American 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,268	93.9%
Two or more races	54	2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	35	1.4%
Black or African American	34	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	18	0.7%
Other race	7	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.2%	50.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	39.4%	30.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	17.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.8%	2.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 6.7%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 10.2%

$25k–$35k 12.8%

$35k–$50k 16.2%

$50k–$75k 10.7%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.7%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	10.2%
$25k–$35k	12.8%
$35k–$50k	16.2%
$50k–$75k	10.7%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	12.9%
$150k–$200k	8.8%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$49,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.6%

$50k–$100k 21.6%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k–$300k 19.4%

$300k–$500k 7.4%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

$1M+ 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,400
Median rent / month	$966
Owner occupied	68.8%
Renter occupied	31.2%
Vacant	11.4%
Single-family detached	78.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.2%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	7.3%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	6.6%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	7.2%
1939 or earlier	49.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.8%
2 bedrooms	27.3%
3 bedrooms	38.4%
4 bedrooms	27.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.5%
1 vehicle	26.6%
2 vehicles	40.0%
3 or more	25.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.3%
Electricity	12.1%
Propane / LP gas	7.4%
Fuel oil	17.0%
Wood	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	440	55.8%
Cohabiting couple	56	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	95	12.1%
Female householder, no spouse	197	25.0%
Households with children under 18	327	41.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	272	34.5%
Average household size	3.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.5%	31.0%
Married	48.5%	46.9%
Separated	1.8%	0.0%
Widowed	1.4%	12.6%
Divorced	11.8%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 14.9%

HS graduate 42.1%

Some college, no degree 16.8%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.2%

Graduate / professional 7.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.0%
Bachelor's or higher	15.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	0.6%
Kindergarten	43	5.4%
Elementary school	413	51.6%
High school	219	27.3%
College / grad school	121	15.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.9%

Retail trade 12.1%

Professional & management 11.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.4%

Construction 8.7%

Manufacturing 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Public administration 4.7%

Other services 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.4%
Service	23.2%
Sales & office	16.7%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	13.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.3%
Government	10.3%
Self-employed	1.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.8%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	10.9%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.1

Poverty

All people 18.7%

Under 18 years 22.3%

18 and over 17.2%

Married-couple families 11.6%

Female-led households 25.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.5%
Retirement income	31.1%
Supplemental Security	12.3%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.0%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	28.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.3%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	18.4%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	58.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	21.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	105	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.0%
Under 18	13.6%
18–64 years	22.3%
65 and over	53.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.1%
Public insurance	50.1%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,317	96.6%
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)	2,398	100.0%
Born in same state	2,398	100.0%
Born in different state	1,128	47.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	461	19.2%
French	251	10.5%
Arab	126	5.3%
English	73	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	18	0.8%
Norwegian	15	0.6%
German	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.9%
Internet access	92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15474

What city is ZIP code 15474 in?

ZIP code 15474 is primarily assigned to Point Marion, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15474 in?

ZIP code 15474 falls within Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15474?

19% of residents in ZIP code 15474 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15474 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 15474 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15474?

The median home value in ZIP code 15474 is $111,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 15474?

ZIP code 15474 has an estimated population of 2,398 residents, with a density of 300 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 15474 in?

ZIP code 15474 observes the EST timezone.