City

Markleysburg, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Fayette County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥1,676Population
💰$54,609Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$181,500Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓23.4%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊8.7%Unemployment▲ 79% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.2% Female 43.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.8%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 2.9%Other: 3.1%Race
White93.8%
Hispanic0.2%
Black2.9%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads23.4% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment8.7% ▲ 79% above avg
HS Graduate538 (55.5%)
Some College138 (14.2%)
Associates66 (6.8%)
Bachelors79 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree148 (15.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 55.5%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 6.8%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 15.3%Edu
HS Grad55.5%
Some College14.2%
Associates6.8%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate15.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.1%Renter: 30.9%Tenure
Owner69.1%
Renter30.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,609 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$181,500 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$772/mo
Total Housing Units760
Vacant Units125

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
53%
About Markleysburg, PA

Markleysburg is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Fayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,676 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.1 years.

Economically, Markleysburg is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,609 is below the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Markleysburg is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $181,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $772 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Markleysburg is less-educated. 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.79%).

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

ZIP Codes in Markleysburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15459 1,676 $54,609 $181,500 $772 8.7% 23.4% 69.1%