City

Fayette City, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Fayette County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥2,011Population
💰$50,800Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂50.0Median Age
🏠$117,800Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓34.6%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊9.9%Unemployment▲ 103% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.6%Hispanic: 0.7%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.3%Race
White96.6%
Hispanic0.7%
Asian0.4%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
3%
25–44
21%
45–64
39%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty21.7% ▲ 117% above avg
College Grads34.6% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment9.9% ▲ 103% above avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.1%)
HS Graduate608 (43.2%)
Some College132 (9.4%)
Associates180 (12.8%)
Bachelors177 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree310 (22%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 43.2%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 22%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad43.2%
Some College9.4%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.6%Renter: 17.4%Tenure
Owner82.6%
Renter17.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,800 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$117,800 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$734/mo
Total Housing Units902
Vacant Units62

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
64%
About Fayette City, PA

Fayette City is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Fayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,011 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50 years.

Economically, Fayette City is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,800 is below the national average. Approximately 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Fayette City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $117,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $734 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fayette City is moderately educated. 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fayette City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15438 2,011 $50,800 $117,800 $734 9.9% 34.6% 82.6%