Zip code 15729: Commodore, Pennsylvania

Q: What city is zip code 15729?

15729 is assigned to Commodore, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 15729 in?

15729 is in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.

Q: What is the population of 15729?

About 970 people live in 15729, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 15729?

The median household income in 15729 is $54,625.

Q: What zip codes are near 15729?

The closest zip codes to 15729 are 15777, 15728, 15746, 15734, 15710.

Residential delivery areaIndiana CountyEastern Time

Population

970

Median household income

$55K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$83K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

51.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

18 sq mi

53 people/sq mi

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

About 15729

15729 is a small-town zip code in Commodore, Pennsylvania (Indiana County), covering 18 sq mi of land. About 970 people live here, or 53 per square mile. The median resident is 51.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $54,625 a year, 32% below the national median of $80,734. 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $82,900, or 1.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 94% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33.1 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in food service; office and administrative support; and transportation and moving goods.

How 15729 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate93.8%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · PA 69.3%160th of 1,698 in PA
Median age51.4
96th
U.S. 38.9 · PA 40.9283rd of 1,707 in PA
Residents 65 and older23.6%
89th
U.S. 17.2% · PA 19.5%546th of 1,707 in PA
Average commute33.1 min
87th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · PA 26.3 min235th of 1,596 in PA
Poverty rate20.8%
86th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · PA 11.7%189th of 1,699 in PA
Veterans9.2%
86th
U.S. 6.2% · PA 6.1%376th of 1,707 in PA
Housing vacancy11.1%
76th
U.S. 10.1% · PA 9.2%720th of 1,699 in PA
Unemployment rate6.2%
71st
U.S. 5.2% · PA 5.3%436th of 1,704 in PA
Income inequality (Gini)0.446
59th
U.S. 0.483 · PA 0.474423rd of 1,697 in PA
Self-employed workers8.6%
40th
U.S. 10% · PA 8.2%741st of 1,704 in PA
Tech workers2.3%
39th
U.S. 3.8% · PA 3.6%623rd of 1,704 in PA
Work from home9.3%
30th
U.S. 15.1% · PA 15.6%943rd of 1,704 in PA
Per capita income$28,375
15th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · PA $44,3551,460th of 1,707 in PA
Median household income$54,625
14th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · PA $77,9711,384th of 1,617 in PA
Government workers9.3%
14th
U.S. 14.5% · PA 11.5%1,123rd of 1,704 in PA
Population density53/sq mi
8th
U.S. 95/sq mi · PA 291/sq mi1,399th of 1,707 in PA
Uninsured rate1.8%
4th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · PA 5.6%1,416th of 1,705 in PA
Residents under 1810.3%
3rd
U.S. 22% · PA 20.4%1,544th of 1,707 in PA
Median earnings per worker$30,286
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · PA $50,5991,624th of 1,693 in PA
Healthcare workers4.7%
3rd
U.S. 9.7% · PA 11.5%1,498th of 1,704 in PA
Population970
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · PA 13,018,6391,164th of 1,707 in PA
Median home value$82,900
1st
U.S. $332,700 · PA $254,5001,555th of 1,628 in PA
Bachelor's degree or higher3.9%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · PA 35.2%1,646th of 1,706 in PA
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · PA 44.61,641st of 1,707 in PA
Broadband access73%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · PA 89.7%1,586th of 1,698 in PA
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · PA 7.7%1,509th of 1,707 in PA
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · PA 48.2%1,523rd of 1,596 in PA

Measure	15729	Indiana	PA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in PA
Homeownership rateStrength	93.8%	72.1%	69.3%	65.2%	99th	160th of 1,698
Median age	51.4	40	40.9	38.9	96th	283rd of 1,707
Residents 65 and older	23.6%	20.6%	19.5%	17.2%	89th	546th of 1,707
Average commuteWeakness	33.1 min	24.9 min	26.3 min	26.4 min	87th	235th of 1,596
Poverty rateWeakness	20.8%	14%	11.7%	12.5%	86th	189th of 1,699
Veterans	9.2%	6.9%	6.1%	6.2%	86th	376th of 1,707
Housing vacancy	11.1%	13.7%	9.2%	10.1%	76th	720th of 1,699
Unemployment rate	6.2%	6.7%	5.3%	5.2%	71st	436th of 1,704
Income inequality (Gini)	0.446	0.451	0.474	0.483	59th	423rd of 1,697
Self-employed workers	8.6%	8.4%	8.2%	10%	40th	741st of 1,704
Tech workers	2.3%	1.7%	3.6%	3.8%	39th	623rd of 1,704
Work from home	9.3%	9.5%	15.6%	15.1%	30th	943rd of 1,704
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,375	$31,921	$44,355	$44,673	15th	1,460th of 1,707
Median household incomeWeakness	$54,625	$60,208	$77,971	$80,734	14th	1,384th of 1,617
Government workers	9.3%	13.4%	11.5%	14.5%	14th	1,123rd of 1,704
Population density	53/sq mi	100/sq mi	291/sq mi	95/sq mi	8th	1,399th of 1,707
Uninsured rateStrength	1.8%	7.2%	5.6%	8.4%	4th	1,416th of 1,705
Residents under 18	10.3%	18%	20.4%	22%	3rd	1,544th of 1,707
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$30,286	$37,390	$50,599	$49,666	3rd	1,624th of 1,693
Healthcare workers	4.7%	11.1%	11.5%	9.7%	3rd	1,498th of 1,704
Population	970	83,042	13,018,639	334,922,499	1st	1,164th of 1,707
Median home value	$82,900	$152,800	$254,500	$332,700	1st	1,555th of 1,628
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	3.9%	27%	35.2%	35.7%	1st	1,646th of 1,706
Diversity index	0	15.8	44.6	61.4	1st	1,641st of 1,707
Broadband accessWeakness	73%	80.7%	89.7%	91%	1st	1,586th of 1,698
Foreign-born residents	0%	2.4%	7.7%	14.1%	1st	1,509th of 1,707
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	49.1%	48.2%	51.1%	1st	1,523rd of 1,596

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

10%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

10%

35–44

19%

45–54

17%

55–64

65–74

14%

75+

Median age

51.4

Under 18

10.3%

65 and over

23.6%

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

88.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 385
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 71.7%
Married couples: 47.5%
Living alone: 19.2%
Veterans (of adults): 9.2%
Male / female: 41% / 59%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

20%

$25–50k

19%

$50–75k

35%

$75–100k

19%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

15729

$54,625

Indiana Co.

$60,208

Pennsylvania

$77,971

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,375

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

20.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

1.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.446

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

15729

$82,900

Indiana Co.

$152,800

Pennsylvania

$254,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

15729

—

Indiana Co.

$800

Pennsylvania

$1,209

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

84%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

15%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 433
Owner-occupied: 93.8%
Vacant: 11.1%
Median year built: 1945
Median rooms: 6.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 1.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

77%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

29%

20–29

17%

30–44

17%

45–59

10%

60+

21%

Average commute

33.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

58.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Food service

24%

Office and admin

13%

Transportation and moving

13%

Management

11%

Production

Construction and repair

Sales

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Legal and social services

Computer and math

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Restaurants and hotels

37%

Manufacturing

14%

Retail

13%

Health care and social assistance

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Agriculture and mining

Information

Arts and recreation

Other services

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Median earnings per worker

$30,286

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

9.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	15729	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$44,583	$74,888
Service	$21,757	$26,804
Sales and office	$14,167	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$49,583	$49,199
Production and transportation	$31,944	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

15%

High school

51%

Some college

17%

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

Graduate

0.1%

High school graduate or higher: 85.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.1%
Households with broadband: 73%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 45.7%
No internet access: 10.9%
Without health insurance: 1.8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Commodore
State: Pennsylvania
County: Indiana County
Center point: 40.7064° N, 78.9151° W
Land area: 18 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Commodore (unincorporated)5% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 15729

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
15777	Starford, PA	2.6 mi	28	—	—
15728	Clymer, PA	3.4 mi	3,510	$60,143	$122,200
15746	Hillsdale, PA	3.9 mi	105	$42,321	—
15734	Dixonville, PA	5 mi	176	—	$66,100
15710	Alverda, PA	5 mi	188	—	—
15761	Mentcle, PA	5.2 mi	144	—	$48,900
15724	Cherry Tree, PA	5.7 mi	2,049	$67,500	$110,100
15745	Heilwood, PA	5.8 mi	239	$66,458	$85,600
15714	Northern Cambria, PA	6.1 mi	5,205	$52,500	$102,500
15741	Gipsy, PA	6.8 mi	45	$57,500	$63,300
15712	Arcadia, PA	7 mi	42	—	—
15738	Emeigh, PA	7.1 mi	186	$59,250	$79,000

Questions about 15729

What city is zip code 15729?

15729 is assigned to Commodore, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 15729 in?

15729 is in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of 15729?

About 970 people live in 15729, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 15729 in?

15729 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 15729?

The median household income in 15729 is $54,625.

What zip codes are near 15729?

The closest zip codes to 15729 are 15777, 15728, 15746, 15734, 15710.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 15729, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.