Zip code 15451: Lake Lynn, Pennsylvania

Q: What city is zip code 15451?

15451 is assigned to Lake Lynn, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 15451 in?

15451 is in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

Q: What is the population of 15451?

About 675 people live in 15451, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 15451?

The median household income in 15451 is $34,861.

Q: What zip codes are near 15451?

The closest zip codes to 15451 are 15439, 15474, 15478, 26507, 15467.

Residential delivery areaFayette CountyEastern Time

Population

675

Median household income

$35K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$66K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$903/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

52.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

9.5 sq mi

71 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 15451

15451 is a small-town zip code in Lake Lynn, Pennsylvania (Fayette County), covering 9.5 sq mi of land. About 675 people live here, or 71 per square mile. The median resident is 52.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $34,861 a year, about 43% of the national median of $80,734. 56% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $66,400, or 1.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 75% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $903 a month.

6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.5 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; office and administrative support; and healthcare.

How 15451 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate56%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · PA 11.7%5th of 1,699 in PA
Residents under 1834.2%
99th
U.S. 22% · PA 20.4%62nd of 1,707 in PA
Median age52.1
96th
U.S. 38.9 · PA 40.9257th of 1,707 in PA
Unemployment rate8.8%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · PA 5.3%203rd of 1,704 in PA
Income inequality (Gini)0.457
68th
U.S. 0.483 · PA 0.474328th of 1,697 in PA
Homeownership rate75.4%
67th
U.S. 65.2% · PA 69.3%1,071st of 1,698 in PA
Healthcare workers10.6%
66th
U.S. 9.7% · PA 11.5%851st of 1,704 in PA
Residents 65 and older14.4%
33rd
U.S. 17.2% · PA 19.5%1,462nd of 1,707 in PA
Average commute22.5 min
26th
U.S. 26.4 min · PA 26.3 min1,263rd of 1,596 in PA
Veterans3.4%
19th
U.S. 6.2% · PA 6.1%1,478th of 1,707 in PA
Median gross rent$903
14th
U.S. $1,413 · PA $1,209841st of 1,366 in PA
Population density71/sq mi
10th
U.S. 95/sq mi · PA 291/sq mi1,298th of 1,707 in PA
Per capita income$20,909
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · PA $44,3551,649th of 1,707 in PA
Median household income$34,861
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · PA $77,9711,593rd of 1,617 in PA
Work from home2.9%
2nd
U.S. 15.1% · PA 15.6%1,487th of 1,704 in PA
Broadband access75%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · PA 89.7%1,555th of 1,698 in PA
Median earnings per worker$25,000
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · PA $50,5991,650th of 1,693 in PA
Population675
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · PA 13,018,6391,255th of 1,707 in PA
Median home value$66,400
1st
U.S. $332,700 · PA $254,5001,596th of 1,628 in PA
Bachelor's degree or higher6.4%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · PA 35.2%1,612th of 1,706 in PA
Diversity index1.8
1st
U.S. 61.4 · PA 44.61,551st of 1,707 in PA
Uninsured rate0.6%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · PA 5.6%1,544th of 1,705 in PA
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · PA 7.7%1,452nd of 1,707 in PA
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · PA 9.2%1,593rd of 1,699 in PA
Rent-burdened renters11.6%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · PA 48.2%1,423rd of 1,596 in PA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · PA 3.6%1,409th of 1,704 in PA
Self-employed workers3.4%
1st
U.S. 10% · PA 8.2%1,464th of 1,704 in PA
Government workers5.3%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · PA 11.5%1,513th of 1,704 in PA

Measure	15451	Fayette	PA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in PA
Poverty rateWeakness	56%	16.8%	11.7%	12.5%	99th	5th of 1,699
Residents under 18	34.2%	19.2%	20.4%	22%	99th	62nd of 1,707
Median age	52.1	45.4	40.9	38.9	96th	257th of 1,707
Unemployment rateWeakness	8.8%	6.3%	5.3%	5.2%	90th	203rd of 1,704
Income inequality (Gini)	0.457	0.448	0.474	0.483	68th	328th of 1,697
Homeownership rate	75.4%	72.4%	69.3%	65.2%	67th	1,071st of 1,698
Healthcare workers	10.6%	12.6%	11.5%	9.7%	66th	851st of 1,704
Residents 65 and older	14.4%	22.7%	19.5%	17.2%	33rd	1,462nd of 1,707
Average commute	22.5 min	26 min	26.3 min	26.4 min	26th	1,263rd of 1,596
Veterans	3.4%	7.2%	6.1%	6.2%	19th	1,478th of 1,707
Median gross rent	$903	$793	$1,209	$1,413	14th	841st of 1,366
Population density	71/sq mi	159/sq mi	291/sq mi	95/sq mi	10th	1,298th of 1,707
Per capita incomeWeakness	$20,909	$32,739	$44,355	$44,673	3rd	1,649th of 1,707
Median household incomeWeakness	$34,861	$58,236	$77,971	$80,734	2nd	1,593rd of 1,617
Work from home	2.9%	7.1%	15.6%	15.1%	2nd	1,487th of 1,704
Broadband accessWeakness	75%	83.9%	89.7%	91%	2nd	1,555th of 1,698
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$25,000	$43,413	$50,599	$49,666	2nd	1,650th of 1,693
Population	675	125,997	13,018,639	334,922,499	1st	1,255th of 1,707
Median home value	$66,400	$143,200	$254,500	$332,700	1st	1,596th of 1,628
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	6.4%	19.1%	35.2%	35.7%	1st	1,612th of 1,706
Diversity index	1.8	20.2	44.6	61.4	1st	1,551st of 1,707
Uninsured rateStrength	0.6%	4.6%	5.6%	8.4%	1st	1,544th of 1,705
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.3%	7.7%	14.1%	1st	1,452nd of 1,707
Housing vacancy	0%	11.2%	9.2%	10.1%	1st	1,593rd of 1,699
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	11.6%	43.5%	48.2%	51.1%	1st	1,423rd of 1,596
Tech workers	0%	1.7%	3.6%	3.8%	1st	1,409th of 1,704
Self-employed workers	3.4%	7.6%	8.2%	10%	1st	1,464th of 1,704
Government workers	5.3%	11%	11.5%	14.5%	1st	1,513th of 1,704

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

25%

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

10%

45–54

32%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

52.1

Under 18

34.2%

65 and over

14.4%

Race and ethnicity

White99%
Black0%
Hispanic0.3%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.6%

Diversity index

1.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

56.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 252
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 64.3%
Married couples: 50.4%
Living alone: 33.7%
Veterans (of adults): 3.4%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

24%

$25–50k

39%

$50–75k

20%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

15451

$34,861

Fayette Co.

$58,236

Pennsylvania

$77,971

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$20,909

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

56%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.457

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

15451

$66,400

Fayette Co.

$143,200

Pennsylvania

$254,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

15451

$903

Fayette Co.

$793

Pennsylvania

$1,209

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

64%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

36%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 252
Owner-occupied: 75.4%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1982
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 11.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 11.6%
Home value to income: 1.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

78%

Carpooled

14%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

54%

20–29

11%

30–44

45–59

60+

10%

Average commute

22.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

8.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

49.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

35%

Office and admin

14%

Healthcare

11%

Sales

10%

Management

10%

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Construction and repair

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

38%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

14%

Retail

10%

Arts and recreation

Other services

Education

Wholesale

Restaurants and hotels

Construction

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Manufacturing

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Information

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$25,000

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

3.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

5.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	15451	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$63,750	$74,888
Service	$25,804	$26,804
Sales and office	$23,750	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$24,194	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

18%

High school

62%

Some college

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 81.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.2%
Households with broadband: 75%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 59.1%
No internet access: 24.6%
Without health insurance: 0.6%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Lake Lynn
State: Pennsylvania
County: Fayette County
Center point: 39.7369° N, 79.8358° W
Land area: 9.5 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 15451

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
15439	Gans, PA · PO box	0.7 mi	—	—	—
15474	Point Marion, PA	3.7 mi	2,456	$62,500	$117,700
15478	Smithfield, PA	3.9 mi	5,560	$67,449	$169,200
26507	Morgantown, WV · PO box	3.9 mi	—	—	—
15467	New Geneva, PA	4.6 mi	52	$60,313	$137,500
15460	Martin, PA	6.2 mi	89	$25,000	$51,800
15327	Dilliner, PA	7.2 mi	1,092	$70,296	$118,100
15461	Masontown, PA	7.9 mi	3,792	$57,596	$124,900
15315	Bobtown, PA	8 mi	1,078	$48,362	$64,100
15436	Fairchance, PA	8.1 mi	1,750	$62,917	$156,200
26505	Morgantown, WV	8.2 mi	37,492	$45,536	$278,000
15454	Leckrone, PA	8.7 mi	313	—	—

Questions about 15451

What city is zip code 15451?

15451 is assigned to Lake Lynn, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 15451 in?

15451 is in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of 15451?

About 675 people live in 15451, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 15451 in?

15451 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 15451?

The median household income in 15451 is $34,861.

What zip codes are near 15451?

The closest zip codes to 15451 are 15439, 15474, 15478, 26507, 15467.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 15451, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.