City

Vanderbilt, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Fayette County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥2,127Population
💰$66,734Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂51.6Median Age
🏠$154,200Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓36.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 38% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94%Hispanic: 1%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 4.8%Race
White94.0%
Hispanic1.0%
Black0.1%
Asian0.1%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
10%
18–24
8%
25–44
17%
45–64
40%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads36.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 38% above avg
No HS Diploma40 (2.5%)
HS Graduate640 (39.6%)
Some College183 (11.3%)
Associates173 (10.7%)
Bachelors195 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree387 (23.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 39.6%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 23.9%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad39.6%
Some College11.3%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate23.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.2%Renter: 13.8%Tenure
Owner86.2%
Renter13.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,734 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$154,200 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$916/mo
Total Housing Units1,040
Vacant Units85

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
63%
About Vanderbilt, PA

Vanderbilt is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Fayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,127 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.6 years.

Economically, Vanderbilt is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,734 is near the national average. Approximately 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Vanderbilt is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $154,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $916 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vanderbilt is moderately educated. 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in Vanderbilt
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15486 2,127 $66,734 $154,200 $916 6.8% 36.0% 86.2%