15473 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 15473, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

15473 is a zip code in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, which covers Franklin, Jefferson, Perry, Perryopolis, and Washington, with a total population of 3,429 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 15473 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 15473.

The estimated population of people living in 15473 is 3,429, with a median age of 51.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 15473 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,429
 -1.89% -15.65%
2020
3,495
 -3.13% -
2019
3,608
 -7.27% -
2018
3,891
 -4.28% -
2017
4,065
 - -

Population of 15473 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 15473 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
97.3%
92%
 +5.76%
Black/African American
0.3%
1.5%
 -80.00%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1%
2.3%
 -56.52%
Asian
0.1%
1.1%
 -90.91%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.3%
3.2%
 -59.38%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 15473 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 15473 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 15473 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 15473 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 51.1 -3.77% 49.9 -3.48% 51.8 -5.47%
2020 53.1 +6.2% 51.7 +8.16% 54.8 +5.79%
2019 50 +3.73% 47.8 +5.29% 51.8 +1.37%
2018 48.2 +1.9% 45.4 +0.89% 51.1 +3.44%
2017 47.3 - 45 - 49.4 -

The median age of the 15473 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 15473 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 223 -26.3% 123 -4.69% 168 117
10 to 19 411 -105.03% 204 -61.01% 108 104
20 to 29 146 +51.27% 141 +31.74% 221 181
30 to 39 187 -3.57% 250 -19.07% 172 196
40 to 49 243 -10.04% 297 -37.17% 217 201
50 to 59 331 -28.3% 336 -44.1% 238 210
60 to 69 292 -13.79% 259 +12.8% 252 291
70+ 275 +39.97% 347 +5.55% 393 360

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 15473 zip code is $66,203.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 15473.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $96,282.00
  • 45 to 64
    $66,500.00
  • 65 and over
    $47,273.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 15473 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 15473, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 15473 is currently $70,782.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.26% of households in 15473 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 15473 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.79%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.00%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.46%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    19.08%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.14%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.27%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.26%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 15473 is $33,028.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 15473 by the total population of 15473.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 15473 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 15473 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.22%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.64%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.17%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.44%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.53%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 15473 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 15473 zip over the age of 16 is 3,014.

Of those people, a total of 61.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 15473 is 55.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 15473 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 82 51.20% 14.30%
20 to 24 years 186 94.10% 21.10%
25 to 29 years 216 94.90% 13.70%
30 to 34 years 166 77.70% 2.30%
35 to 44 years 359 91.40% 1.80%
45 to 54 years 496 88.90% 10.70%
55 to 59 years 213 54.50% 6.90%
60 to 64 years 270 58.10% 7.00%
65 to 74 years 629 34.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 397 13.60% 77.80%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 15473. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,963 61.70% 10.10%
Black or African American 9 33.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 4 75.00% 0.00%
Asian 2 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 4 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 32 78.10% 12.00%
Hispanic or Latino 8 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,959 61.60% 10.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 15473 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 15473 is 1,676, with median earnings of $44,755.00.

Women in 15473 are earning approximately 52.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,676 $44,755.00
Male 907 $53,890.00
Female 769 $28,427.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 15473 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 159 $68,355.00
Business and Financial 62 $78,587.00
Computer and Mathematical 52 $34,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 69 $44,115.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00
Community and Social Service 20 $38,750.00
Legal 20 $0.00
Educational and Library 51 $17,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 26 $58,214.00
Healthcare Practitioners 181 $57,730.00
Healthcare Support 49 $40,096.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 112 $13,409.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 47 $35,568.00
Personal Care and Service 61 $4,055.00
Sales 188 $35,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 161 $23,917.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 103 $55,951.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 75 $59,063.00
Production 94 $47,381.00
Transportation and Material Moving 82 $54,300.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 15473 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 15473.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 76 $89,063.00 83 $65,625.00
Business and Financial 30 $78,696.00 32 $39,643.00
Computer and Mathematical 38 $46,429.00 14 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 62 $43,750.00 7 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 13 $58,194.00 7 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 20 $0.00
Educational and Library 6 $0.00 45 $15,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 14 $0.00 12 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 33 $86,042.00 148 $56,176.00
Healthcare Support 2 $0.00 47 $37,188.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 37 $14,766.00 75 $12,634.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 32 $37,143.00 15 $27,813.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 61 $4,055.00
Sales 146 $36,000.00 42 $30,833.00
Office and Administrative Support 34 $36,875.00 127 $19,107.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 99 $56,060.00 4 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 75 $59,063.00 0 $0.00
Production 81 $50,724.00 13 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 79 $54,450.00 3 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,593 households in 15473, with an average household size of 2.14 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,056 families living in the 15473 zip code with an average family size of 2.63 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 15473:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 908 44 104 537
Average Household Size 2.68 2.59 2.72 1.08
Total Families 908 44 104 0
Average Household Size 2.67 2.39 2.39 0

Poverty

Of the 1,056 families living in 15473, 8.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 15473:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,729 housing units in 15473.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,593 92.13%
Vacant 136 7.87%

12.90% of the total 1,729 housing units in 15473 are rental units. This is approximately 223 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,316 are occupied by the owner - or 76.11% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 15473 is $722.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 15473 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    54
  • Less than $500
    12
  • $500 to $999
    159
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    48
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    4
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 15473 is $175,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 15473 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    81
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    223
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    246
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    216
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    390
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    97
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    43
  • $1,000,000 or more
    20

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 15473. The chart below shows the number of properties in 15473 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    480
  • 1940 to 1949
    138
  • 1950 to 1959
    261
  • 1960 to 1969
    178
  • 1970 to 1979
    234
  • 1980 to 1989
    154
  • 1990 to 1999
    136
  • 2000 to 2009
    139
  • 2010 to 2013
    9
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 15473 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    95
  • 1 vehicle available
    436
  • 2 vehicles available
    679
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    383

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 15473 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 15473 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 15473.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    53
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    103
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    79
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    130
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    279
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    152
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    235
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    75
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    42
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    169
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    160
  • 90 or more minutes
    40

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 15473 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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