15478 ZIP Code
Smithfield, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 15478 |
| City/Town: | Smithfield |
| County: | Fayette |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 6,125 |
| Median Household Income: | $71,721 |
| Per Capita Income: | $42,409 |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,800 |
| Median Home Value: | $141,200 |
| Land Area: | 62.2 sq miles
161.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.7875, -79.8047 |
Population Information (15478 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 6,125 | -- |
| Male: | 3,106 | 50.7% |
| Female: | 3,019 | 49.3% |
| Median Age: | 46.1 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 219 | 3.6% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 229 | 3.7% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 393 | 6.4% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 262 | 4.3% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 464 | 7.6% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 606 | 9.9% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 822 | 13.4% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,019 | 16.6% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 422 | 6.9% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 446 | 7.3% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 926 | 15.1% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 274 | 4.5% |
| 85 years and over: | 43 | 0.7% |
Housing Information (15478 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $141,200 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- |
| Median rent: | $744 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 2,800 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,588 | 92.4% |
| Vacant housing units: | 212 | 7.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,105 | 81.3% |
| Renter-occupied: | 483 | 18.7% |
Educational Attainment (15478 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 4,558 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 76 | 1.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 385 | 8.4% |
| High school graduate: | 2,434 | 53.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 629 | 13.8% |
| Associate degree: | 419 | 9.2% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 440 | 9.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 175 | 3.8% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.9% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 13.5% |
Income Information (15478 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $71,721 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $97,227 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $84,792 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $42,409 / yr. |
Employment (15478 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,466 | -- |
| Employed: | 3,224 | 93.0% |
| Unemployed: | 242 | 7.0% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,751 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,710 | 84.1% |
| Government workers: | 456 | 14.1% |
| Self-employed: | 52 | 1.6% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 6 | 0.2% |
Race & Ethnicity (15478 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,799 | 94.7% |
| Black or African American: | 37 | 0.6% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 14 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or more races: | 272 | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 50 | 0.8% |
| Mexican: | 14 | 0.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 13 | 0.2% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 1 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
Income Distribution (15478 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 85 | 3.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 123 | 4.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 108 | 4.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 267 | 10.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 350 | 13.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 402 | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 238 | 9.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 498 | 19.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 320 | 12.4% |
| $200,000 or more: | 197 | 7.6% |
Commute to Work (15478 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,707 | 84.0% |
| Carpooled: | 301 | 9.3% |
| Public transportation: | 40 | 1.2% |
| Walked: | 17 | 0.5% |
| Other means: | 21 | 0.7% |
| Worked from home: | 97 | 3.0% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.4 min | -- |
Industry (15478 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 221 | 6.9% |
| Construction: | 364 | 11.3% |
| Manufacturing: | 321 | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 85 | 2.6% |
| Retail trade: | 396 | 12.3% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 241 | 7.5% |
| Information: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 73 | 2.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 154 | 4.8% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 790 | 24.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 216 | 6.7% |
| Other services: | 84 | 2.6% |
| Public administration: | 279 | 8.7% |
Poverty Status (15478 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.3% |
| 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 (15478 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 5,969 | 97.5% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,454 | 72.7% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,446 | 39.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 156 | 2.5% |
Benefits & Assistance (15478 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,026 | 78.3% |
| Social Security income: | 1,002 | 38.7% |
| Retirement income: | 673 | 26.0% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 202 | 7.8% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 77 | 3.0% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 491 | 19.0% |
Housing Types (15478 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,118 | 75.6% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 34 | 1.2% |
| 2 units: | 32 | 1.1% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 51 | 1.8% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 8 | 0.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1 | 0.0% |
| Mobile home: | 556 | 19.9% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (15478 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 47 | 1.7% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 238 | 8.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 297 | 10.6% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 308 | 11.0% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 394 | 14.1% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 131 | 4.7% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 339 | 12.1% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 367 | 13.1% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 679 | 24.3% |
Bedrooms (15478 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 6 | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom: | 112 | 4.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 872 | 31.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,356 | 48.4% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 405 | 14.5% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 49 | 1.8% |
Heating Fuel (15478 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 605 | 23.4% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 239 | 9.2% |
| Electricity: | 716 | 27.7% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 869 | 33.6% |
| Coal or coke: | 63 | 2.4% |
| Wood: | 70 | 2.7% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 25 | 1.0% |
| No fuel used: | 1 | 0.0% |
Vehicles Available (15478 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 58 | 2.2% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 592 | 22.9% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,068 | 41.3% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 870 | 33.6% |
Home Value Distribution (15478 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 249 | 11.8% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 491 | 23.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 359 | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 284 | 13.5% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 426 | 20.2% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 108 | 5.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 153 | 7.3% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 35 | 1.7% |
Housing Costs (15478 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,410 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $485 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $744 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.38 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.32 |
Households (15478 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,588 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,376 | 53.2% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 380 | 14.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 486 | 18.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 486 | 18.8% |
| Householder living alone: | 688 | 26.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 868 | 33.5% |
| Average household size: | 2.37 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.78 | -- |
Marital Status (15478 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,778 | -- |
| Never married: | 969 | 34.9% |
| Now married: | 1,394 | 50.2% |
| Separated: | 55 | 2.0% |
| Widowed: | 330 | 11.9% |
| Divorced: | 645 | 23.2% |
School Enrollment (15478 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,058 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 41 | 3.9% |
| Kindergarten: | 71 | 6.7% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 479 | 45.3% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 256 | 24.2% |
| College or graduate school: | 211 | 19.9% |
Veterans & Disability (15478 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 5,111 | -- |
| Veterans: | 273 | 5.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 6,125 | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,322 | 21.6% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 27 | 2.0% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 701 | 53.0% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 594 | 44.9% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (15478 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 5,832 | 95.2% |
| Different house: | 259 | 4.2% |
| Same county: | 129 | 49.8% |
| Different county: | 130 | 50.2% |
| Different state: | 40 | 15.4% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of Birth (15478 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 6,107 | 99.7% |
| Foreign born: | 21 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 18 | 85.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 18 | 85.7% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 18 | 85.7% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Africa: | 2 | 9.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% |
Language Spoken at Home (15478 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,906 | -- |
| English only: | 5,785 | 98.0% |
| Language other than English: | 121 | 2.0% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 43 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 27 | 0.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 14 | 0.2% |
| Other languages: | 37 | 0.6% |
Computers & Internet (15478 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,588 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,398 | 92.7% |
Smithfield, PA15478