City

Dunbar, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Fayette County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥4,328Population
💰$57,542Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂46.3Median Age
🏠$105,800Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓24.9%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 37% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.8%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.4%Race
White95.8%
Hispanic0.1%
Black0.4%
Asian0.2%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
33%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty15.6% ▲ 56% above avg
College Grads24.9% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 37% above avg
No HS Diploma48 (1.7%)
HS Graduate1,654 (57%)
Some College256 (8.8%)
Associates221 (7.6%)
Bachelors311 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree413 (14.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 57%Some College: 8.8%Associates: 7.6%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 14.2%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad57.0%
Some College8.8%
Associates7.6%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate14.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.4%Renter: 17.6%Tenure
Owner82.4%
Renter17.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,542 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$105,800 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$795/mo
Total Housing Units2,154
Vacant Units328

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
57%
About Dunbar, PA

Dunbar is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Fayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,328 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.3 years.

Economically, Dunbar is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,542 is below the national average. Approximately 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Dunbar is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $105,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $795 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dunbar is less-educated. 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.82%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dunbar
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15431 4,328 $57,542 $105,800 $795 6.7% 24.9% 82.4%