City

Brownsville, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Fayette County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥7,709Population
💰$56,383Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂47.8Median Age
🏠$100,500Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓33.1%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊7.8%Unemployment▲ 59% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.8%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 7.5%Asian: 0.2%Other: 4.8%Race
White84.8%
Hispanic1.6%
Black7.5%
Asian0.2%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
12%
18–24
12%
25–44
20%
45–64
33%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.04
Below Poverty18.7% ▲ 87% above avg
College Grads33.1% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment7.8% ▲ 59% above avg
No HS Diploma63 (1.2%)
HS Graduate2,586 (49.6%)
Some College343 (6.6%)
Associates494 (9.5%)
Bachelors723 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree1,003 (19.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 49.6%Some College: 6.6%Associates: 9.5%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 19.2%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad49.6%
Some College6.6%
Associates9.5%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate19.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.8%Renter: 31.3%Tenure
Owner68.8%
Renter31.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,383 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$100,500 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$693/mo
Total Housing Units3,864
Vacant Units376

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
61%
About Brownsville, PA

Brownsville is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Fayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,709 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.8 years.

Economically, Brownsville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,383 is below the national average. Approximately 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Brownsville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $100,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $693 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brownsville is moderately educated. 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.84%).

Brownsville, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Brownsville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15417 7,709 $56,383 $100,500 $693 7.8% 33.1% 68.8%