15486 ZIP Code — Vanderbilt, PA

Fayette County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15486 is located in Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 21.79 square miles and serves a population of 2,016 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 15486

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 $144,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,726. 43% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 15486 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,016

population

21.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15486 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15486

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15486. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vanderbilt	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15428 Dawson (3.6 mi) 15488 Waltersburg (4.3 mi) 15473 Perryopolis (4.5 mi) 15480 Smock (5.1 mi) 15442 Grindstone (7 mi) 15425 Connellsville (7.2 mi) 15456 Lemont Furnace (7.3 mi) 15683 Scottdale (7.7 mi) 15431 Dunbar (8 mi) 15438 Fayette City (8.4 mi) 15479 Smithton (8.8 mi) 15612 Alverton (9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,016
Population density	93 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	21.79 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	40.0311
Longitude	-79.7035
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	45.4%	50.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	30.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	17.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,016

Population

People per sq mi

51.0

Median age

$64,726

Median household income

$35,591

Per capita income

$144,900

Median home value

$828

Median monthly rent

87.5%

Home ownership

13.2%

Poverty rate

7.3%

Unemployment

917

Housing units

23.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

119

35–44

117

213

45–54

209

55–59

60–64

139

65–74

136

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	279	13.8%
18 and over	1,737	86.2%
65 and over	464	23.0%
Median age	51.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.7%

Two or more races 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Asian 0.6%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,945	94.7%
Two or more races	55	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	37	1.8%
Asian	13	0.6%
Black or African American	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.4%	50.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	30.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	17.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 8.0%

$15k–$25k 10.2%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	8.0%
$15k–$25k	10.2%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	16.9%
$150k–$200k	10.1%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$64,726

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.0%

$50k–$100k 24.9%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k–$300k 22.4%

$300k–$500k 10.5%

$500k–$1M 4.3%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$144,900
Median rent / month	$828
Owner occupied	87.5%
Renter occupied	12.5%
Vacant	9.6%
Single-family detached	79.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.9%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	12.5%
1990–1999	12.3%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	8.4%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	28.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	16.4%
3 bedrooms	61.7%
4 bedrooms	13.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	27.1%
2 vehicles	33.2%
3 or more	33.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.9%
Electricity	18.4%
Propane / LP gas	11.4%
Fuel oil	29.4%
Wood	6.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	458	49.0%
Cohabiting couple	86	9.2%
Male householder, no spouse	171	18.3%
Female householder, no spouse	220	23.5%
Households with children under 18	154	16.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	352	37.6%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.5%	20.5%
Married	52.8%	52.4%
Separated	0.9%	0.0%
Widowed	4.6%	18.2%
Divorced	11.2%	8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 46.4%

Some college, no degree 13.2%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 19.4%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	23.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	8.1%
Kindergarten	14	4.4%
Elementary school	108	33.6%
High school	91	28.3%
College / grad school	82	25.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.4%

Manufacturing 15.7%

Construction 13.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.3%

Retail trade 10.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Professional & management 6.0%

Other services 3.2%

Public administration 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 1.1%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.7%
Service	15.4%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	18.2%
Production & transportation	18.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.5%
Government	9.8%
Self-employed	1.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.7%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.8

Poverty

All people 13.2%

Under 18 years 10.6%

18 and over 13.6%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 16.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.9%
Retirement income	37.6%
Supplemental Security	9.4%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.6%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	62.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	92	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	14.1%
65 and over	26.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.7%
Public insurance	36.9%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,948	96.6%
Spanish	4	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,980	98.2%
Born in same state	1,980	98.2%
Born in different state	1,775	88.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	36	1.8%
Not a US citizen	18	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	436	21.6%
French	260	12.9%
Arab	127	6.3%
English	57	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	45	2.2%
German	5	0.2%
Norwegian	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.4%
Internet access	78.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15486

What city is ZIP code 15486 in?

ZIP code 15486 is primarily assigned to Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15486 in?

ZIP code 15486 falls within Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 15486 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 15486 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15486 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 15486 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15486?

The median home value in ZIP code 15486 is $144,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 15486?

ZIP code 15486 has an estimated population of 2,016 residents, with a density of 93 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 15486 in?

ZIP code 15486 observes the EST timezone.