City

Smithfield, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Fayette County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥5,679Population
💰$71,311Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.9Median Age
🏠$145,700Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓31.6%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 33% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.1%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.9%Race
White97.1%
Hispanic0.2%
Black0.4%
Asian0.4%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
31%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads31.6% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 33% above avg
No HS Diploma26 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,780 (46.6%)
Some College460 (12%)
Associates348 (9.1%)
Bachelors482 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree725 (19%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 46.6%Some College: 12%Associates: 9.1%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 19%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad46.6%
Some College12.0%
Associates9.1%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate19.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.3%Renter: 18.7%Tenure
Owner81.3%
Renter18.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,311 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$145,700 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$822/mo
Total Housing Units2,730
Vacant Units307

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
59%
About Smithfield, PA

Smithfield is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Fayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,679 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.9 years.

Economically, Smithfield is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,311 is near the national average. Approximately 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Smithfield is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $145,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $822 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Smithfield is moderately educated. 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.13%).

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

ZIP Codes in Smithfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15478 5,679 $71,311 $145,700 $822 6.5% 31.6% 81.3%