City

Grindstone, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Fayette County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥2,521Population
💰$54,250Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$98,700Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓24.7%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊14.4%Unemployment▲ 194% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.8%Hispanic: 0.2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.9%Race
White94.8%
Hispanic0.2%
Asian0.4%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
11%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty12.5% ▲ 25% above avg
College Grads24.7% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment14.4% ▲ 194% above avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.6%)
HS Graduate713 (46%)
Some College184 (11.9%)
Associates261 (16.8%)
Bachelors84 (5.4%)
Graduate Degree298 (19.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 46%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 5.4%Graduate: 19.2%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad46.0%
Some College11.9%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors5.4%
Graduate19.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.8%Renter: 26.2%Tenure
Owner73.8%
Renter26.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,250 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$98,700 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,041/mo
Total Housing Units1,208
Vacant Units131

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
69%
About Grindstone, PA

Grindstone is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Fayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,521 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.1 years.

Economically, Grindstone is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,250 is below the national average. Approximately 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Grindstone is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $98,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,041 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Grindstone is less-educated. 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.84%).

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

ZIP Codes in Grindstone
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15442 2,521 $54,250 $98,700 $1,041 14.4% 24.7% 73.8%