15468 ZIP Code
New salem, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 15468 |
| City/Town: | New salem |
| County: | Fayette |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 2,608 |
| Median Household Income: | $63,979 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,638 |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,099 |
| Median Home Value: | $83,100 |
| Land Area: | 11.9 sq miles
30.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.9501, -79.8326 |
Population Information (15468 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 2,608 | -- |
| Male: | 1,397 | 53.6% |
| Female: | 1,211 | 46.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.7 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 200 | 7.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 65 | 2.5% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 52 | 2.0% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 224 | 8.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 143 | 5.5% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 406 | 15.6% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 235 | 9.0% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 270 | 10.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 411 | 15.8% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 227 | 8.7% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 286 | 11.0% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 42 | 1.6% |
| 85 years and over: | 47 | 1.8% |
Housing Information (15468 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $83,100 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- |
| Median rent: | $1,110 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 1,099 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 1,044 | 95.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 55 | 5.0% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 811 | 77.7% |
| Renter-occupied: | 233 | 22.3% |
Educational Attainment (15468 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 1,924 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 157 | 8.2% |
| High school graduate: | 1,357 | 70.5% |
| Some college, no degree: | 165 | 8.6% |
| Associate degree: | 72 | 3.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 141 | 7.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 32 | 1.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.8% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 9.0% |
Income Information (15468 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $63,979 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $66,090 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $72,964 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,638 / yr. |
Employment (15468 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 1,359 | -- |
| Employed: | 1,185 | 87.2% |
| Unemployed: | 174 | 12.8% |
| Not in labor force: | 924 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 974 | 82.2% |
| Government workers: | 151 | 12.7% |
| Self-employed: | 27 | 2.3% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 33 | 2.8% |
Race & Ethnicity (15468 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 2,438 | 93.5% |
| Black or African American: | 8 | 0.3% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or more races: | 162 | 6.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mexican: | 37 | 1.4% |
| Puerto Rican: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cuban: | 37 | 1.4% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
Income Distribution (15468 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 102 | 9.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 16 | 1.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 82 | 7.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 139 | 13.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 81 | 7.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 297 | 28.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 111 | 10.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 159 | 15.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 39 | 3.7% |
| $200,000 or more: | 18 | 1.7% |
Commute to Work (15468 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 948 | 80.0% |
| Carpooled: | 142 | 12.0% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Walked: | 75 | 6.3% |
| Other means: | 4 | 0.3% |
| Worked from home: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.7 min | -- |
Industry (15468 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 4 | 0.3% |
| Construction: | 64 | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing: | 83 | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 43 | 3.6% |
| Retail trade: | 240 | 20.3% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 75 | 6.3% |
| Information: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 126 | 10.6% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 314 | 26.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 26 | 2.2% |
| Other services: | 145 | 12.2% |
| Public administration: | 65 | 5.5% |
Poverty Status (15468 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.4% |
| All people below poverty level: | -888,888,888 | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
Health Insurance (15468 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 2,414 | 92.6% |
| Private health insurance: | 1,756 | 67.3% |
| Public health coverage: | 975 | 37.4% |
| Without health insurance: | 183 | 7.0% |
Benefits & Assistance (15468 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 710 | 68.0% |
| Social Security income: | 281 | 26.9% |
| Retirement income: | 342 | 32.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 47 | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 27 | 2.6% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 191 | 18.3% |
Housing Types (15468 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 878 | 79.9% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 97 | 8.8% |
| 2 units: | 25 | 2.3% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mobile home: | 99 | 9.0% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (15468 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 4 | 0.4% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 43 | 3.9% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 107 | 9.7% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 112 | 10.2% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 36 | 3.3% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 92 | 8.4% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 86 | 7.8% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 619 | 56.3% |
Bedrooms (15468 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom: | 51 | 4.6% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 513 | 46.7% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 416 | 37.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 92 | 8.4% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 27 | 2.5% |
Heating Fuel (15468 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 485 | 46.5% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 3 | 0.3% |
| Electricity: | 169 | 16.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 323 | 30.9% |
| Coal or coke: | 64 | 6.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% |
Vehicles Available (15468 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 89 | 8.5% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 304 | 29.1% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 349 | 33.4% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 302 | 28.9% |
Home Value Distribution (15468 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 128 | 15.8% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 389 | 48.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 123 | 15.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 30 | 3.7% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 115 | 14.2% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 11 | 1.4% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 15 | 1.8% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% |
Housing Costs (15468 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $820 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $464 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,110 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.54 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.25 |
Households (15468 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 1,044 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 663 | 63.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 212 | 20.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 153 | 14.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 189 | 18.1% |
| Householder living alone: | 312 | 29.9% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 309 | 29.6% |
| Average household size: | 2.48 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.71 | -- |
Marital Status (15468 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 1,277 | -- |
| Never married: | 368 | 28.8% |
| Now married: | 733 | 57.4% |
| Separated: | 42 | 3.3% |
| Widowed: | 134 | 10.5% |
| Divorced: | 247 | 19.3% |
School Enrollment (15468 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 345 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 49 | 14.2% |
| Kindergarten: | 15 | 4.3% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 99 | 28.7% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 148 | 42.9% |
| College or graduate school: | 34 | 9.9% |
Veterans & Disability (15468 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 2,135 | -- |
| Veterans: | 298 | 14.0% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 2,597 | -- |
| With a disability: | 641 | 24.7% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 506 | 78.9% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 135 | 21.1% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (15468 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 2,500 | 95.9% |
| Different house: | 108 | 4.1% |
| Same county: | 104 | 96.3% |
| Different county: | 4 | 3.7% |
| Different state: | 4 | 3.7% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of Birth (15468 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 2,600 | 99.7% |
| Foreign born: | 8 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 8 | 100.0% |
| Not a citizen: | 8 | 100.0% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 8 | 100.0% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 8 | 100.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% |
Language Spoken at Home (15468 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,408 | -- |
| English only: | 2,361 | 98.0% |
| Language other than English: | 47 | 2.0% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 47 | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
Computers & Internet (15468 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 1,044 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 958 | 91.8% |
New salem, PA15468