15490 ZIP Code — White, PA

Fayette County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15490 is located in White, Pennsylvania, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 9.43 square miles and serves a population of 265 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 15490

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $102,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,500. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 68% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 84 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 10% 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 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 15490 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

265

population

9.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15490 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15490

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15490. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
White	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15446 Indian Head (3.3 mi) 15610 Acme (3.4 mi) 15462 Melcroft (4.7 mi) 15469 Normalville (4.9 mi) 15628 Donegal (5.2 mi) 15425 Connellsville (6.1 mi) 15666 Mount Pleasant (6.3 mi) 15646 Jones Mills (7.9 mi) 15622 Champion (8.1 mi) 15683 Scottdale (8.1 mi) 15612 Alverton (8.6 mi) 15688 Tarrs (9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	265
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	9.43 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.0680
Longitude	-79.4630
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	724

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.9%	50.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	30.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	17.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	7.2%	2.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

265

Population

People per sq mi

35.3

Median age

$50,500

Median household income

$23,016

Per capita income

$102,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

82.7%

Home ownership

3.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

108

Housing units

9.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	80	30.2%
18 and over	185	69.8%
65 and over	77	29.1%
Median age	35.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	265	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.9%	50.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	30.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	17.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	7.2%	2.4%	7.1%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 31.7%

$50k–$75k 12.5%

$75k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	31.7%
$50k–$75k	12.5%
$75k–$100k	17.3%
$100k–$150k	21.2%
Median income	$50,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.1%

$50k–$100k 38.4%

$100k–$150k 44.2%

$300k–$500k 9.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	82.7%
Renter occupied	17.3%
Vacant	17.5%
Single-family detached	15.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	84.1%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	17.5%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	14.3%
1980–1989	43.7%
1970–1979	20.6%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	4.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	17.5%
3 bedrooms	82.5%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.7%
1 vehicle	32.7%
2 vehicles	60.6%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	21.2%
Propane / LP gas	6.7%
Fuel oil	72.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	41	39.4%
Cohabiting couple	18	17.3%
Male householder, no spouse	22	21.2%
Female householder, no spouse	23	22.1%
Households with children under 18	51	49.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	53	51.0%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.4%	39.8%
Married	34.8%	46.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	19.1%	13.6%
Divorced	8.7%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 11.3%

HS graduate 54.8%

Some college, no degree 4.0%

Associate's degree 16.9%

Bachelor's degree 9.6%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.3%
Bachelor's or higher	9.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	11.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	33	36.3%
High school	18	19.8%
College / grad school	30	33.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 29.4%

Education & healthcare 20.2%

Professional & management 16.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.6%

Manufacturing 13.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.2%
Service	20.2%
Sales & office	16.5%
Natural resources & construction	29.4%
Production & transportation	13.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.7%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	13.8%
Unpaid family workers	4.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.4%
Carpool	15.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	84.4

Poverty

All people 3.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	68.3%
Retirement income	19.2%
Supplemental Security	11.5%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.3%
Binge drinking	20.2%
No physical activity	25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.5%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	59.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	23.1%
65 and over	62.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.4%
Public insurance	42.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	246	92.8%
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)	265	100.0%
Born in same state	265	100.0%
Born in different state	242	91.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	22	8.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	11	4.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	77.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15490

What city is ZIP code 15490 in?

ZIP code 15490 is primarily assigned to White, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15490 in?

ZIP code 15490 falls within Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15490 have a large retiree population?

68% of households in ZIP code 15490 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 15490 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 15490 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15490?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 15490 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 15490 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 15490 in?

ZIP code 15490 observes the EST timezone.