City

Fairchance, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Fayette County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥2,006Population
💰$51,667Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂50.1Median Age
🏠$134,600Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓28.1%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 43% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.9%Black: 0.5%Other: 3.6%Race
White95.9%
Black0.5%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
10%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
32%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.93
Below Poverty22.1% ▲ 121% above avg
College Grads28.1% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 43% above avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.8%)
HS Graduate755 (48.2%)
Some College183 (11.7%)
Associates176 (11.2%)
Bachelors184 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree257 (16.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 48.2%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 16.4%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad48.2%
Some College11.7%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate16.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.6%Renter: 36.4%Tenure
Owner63.6%
Renter36.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,667 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$134,600 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$739/mo
Total Housing Units1,149
Vacant Units113

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
63%
About Fairchance, PA

Fairchance is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Fayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,006 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.1 years.

Economically, Fairchance is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,667 is below the national average. Approximately 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Fairchance is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $134,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $739 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fairchance is moderately educated. 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fairchance
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15436 2,006 $51,667 $134,600 $739 7.0% 28.1% 63.6%