15488 ZIP Code — Waltersburg, PA
Fayette County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 15488 is located in Waltersburg, Pennsylvania, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 0.40 square miles and serves a population of 92 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.
92
population
0.40
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
15488 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 15488
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15488. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Waltersburg | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
15480 Smock (1.7 mi)
15486 Vanderbilt (4.3 mi)
15442 Grindstone (5.3 mi)
15456 Lemont Furnace (5.9 mi)
15468 New Salem (6 mi)
15401 Uniontown (6.3 mi)
15473 Perryopolis (6.5 mi)
15413 Allison (6.7 mi)
15428 Dawson (7.8 mi)
15431 Dunbar (7.9 mi)
15458 Mc Clellandtown (8.6 mi)
15438 Fayette City (8.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 92 |
| Population density | 230 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 051 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.40 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.9773 |
| Longitude | -79.7457 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 724 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
92
Population
230
People per sq mi
85.4
Median age
$0
Median household income
$15,195
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
63.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
47
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3
5–9
3
3
10–14
2
6
35–44
5
7
65–74
5
33
85+
25
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11 | 12.0% |
| 18 and over | 81 | 88.0% |
| 65 and over | 70 | 76.1% |
| Median age | 85.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92 | 100% |
Household income
$10k–$15k
61.7%
$25k–$35k
25.5%
$100k–$150k
12.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 61.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 25.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.8% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.8%
$50k–$100k
25.5%
$300k–$500k
61.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 10.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.96 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 61.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 38.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 38.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 61.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 61.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 12.8% |
| 3 or more | 25.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 74.5% |
| Fuel oil | 25.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 35 | 74.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 12 | 25.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6 | 12.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 41 | 87.2% |
| Average household size | 1.96 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 74.5% | 100.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 25.5% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
35.8%
HS graduate
35.8%
Some college, no degree
21.0%
Associate's degree
7.4%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 64.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 11 | 100.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
100.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 45.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 54.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
63.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
71.6%
Married-couple families
82.9%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 87.2% |
| Retirement income | 25.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 31.5% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 41.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 37.0% |
| Public insurance | 76.1% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 92 | 100.0% |
| 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) | 92 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 92 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 81 | 88.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 12 | 13% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 51.1% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15488
What city is ZIP code 15488 in?
ZIP code 15488 is primarily assigned to Waltersburg, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 15488 in?
ZIP code 15488 falls within Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 15488 have an older population?
76% of residents in ZIP code 15488 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15488?
63% of residents in ZIP code 15488 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 15488 have a large retiree population?
87% of households in ZIP code 15488 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 15488?
ZIP code 15488 has an estimated population of 92 residents, with a density of 228 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 15488 in?
ZIP code 15488 observes the EST timezone.