City

Dawson, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Fayette County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥1,867Population
💰$66,964Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$122,900Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓25.6%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 3.4%Other: 5.3%Race
White91.0%
Hispanic0.2%
Black3.4%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
23%
18–24
4%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads25.6% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.8%)
HS Graduate643 (53.9%)
Some College114 (9.6%)
Associates121 (10.1%)
Bachelors133 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree172 (14.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 53.9%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 10.1%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 14.4%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad53.9%
Some College9.6%
Associates10.1%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate14.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.8%Renter: 19.2%Tenure
Owner80.8%
Renter19.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,964 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$122,900 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$860/mo
Total Housing Units765
Vacant Units46

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
63%
About Dawson, PA

Dawson is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Fayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,867 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Dawson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,964 is near the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Dawson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $122,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $860 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dawson is moderately educated. 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.95%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dawson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15428 1,867 $66,964 $122,900 $860 5.2% 25.6% 80.8%