Zip code 15747: Home, Pennsylvania

Q: What city is zip code 15747?

15747 is assigned to Home, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 15747 in?

15747 is in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.

Q: What is the population of 15747?

About 1,641 people live in 15747, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 15747?

The median household income in 15747 is $54,938.

Q: What zip codes are near 15747?

The closest zip codes to 15747 are 16246, 16211, 15732, 15723, 16250.

Residential delivery areaIndiana CountyEastern Time

Population

1,641

Median household income

$55K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$193K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$569/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

41.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

32 sq mi

52 people/sq mi

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

About 15747

15747 is a small-town zip code in Home, Pennsylvania (Indiana County), covering 32 sq mi of land. About 1,641 people live here, or 52 per square mile. The median resident is 41.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $54,938 a year, 32% below the national median of $80,734. 19% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $192,900, or 3.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 90% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $569 a month.

21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.4 minutes each way, and 15% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; production and manufacturing; and healthcare. 18% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 15747 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Self-employed workers18.1%
96th
U.S. 10% · PA 8.2%119th of 1,704 in PA
Homeownership rate89.7%
95th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · PA 69.3%310th of 1,698 in PA
Uninsured rate20.5%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · PA 5.6%79th of 1,705 in PA
Poverty rate19%
82nd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · PA 11.7%241st of 1,699 in PA
Housing vacancy12.2%
79th
U.S. 10.1% · PA 9.2%649th of 1,699 in PA
Residents 65 and older20%
74th
U.S. 17.2% · PA 19.5%963rd of 1,707 in PA
Median age41.7
70th
U.S. 38.9 · PA 40.91,092nd of 1,707 in PA
Residents under 1824%
67th
U.S. 22% · PA 20.4%358th of 1,707 in PA
Healthcare workers10.2%
61st
U.S. 9.7% · PA 11.5%913th of 1,704 in PA
Average commute27.4 min
59th
U.S. 26.4 min · PA 26.3 min725th of 1,596 in PA
Work from home14.5%
59th
U.S. 15.1% · PA 15.6%484th of 1,704 in PA
Income inequality (Gini)0.414
32nd
U.S. 0.483 · PA 0.474794th of 1,697 in PA
Unemployment rate3.8%
30th
U.S. 5.2% · PA 5.3%914th of 1,704 in PA
Bachelor's degree or higher20.9%
23rd
U.S. 35.7% · PA 35.2%932nd of 1,706 in PA
Veterans3.7%
23rd
U.S. 6.2% · PA 6.1%1,440th of 1,707 in PA
Median earnings per worker$39,920
21st
U.S. $49,666 · PA $50,5991,355th of 1,693 in PA
Median home value$192,900
20th
U.S. $332,700 · PA $254,500866th of 1,628 in PA
Government workers10.1%
19th
U.S. 14.5% · PA 11.5%1,024th of 1,704 in PA
Per capita income$29,234
17th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · PA $44,3551,405th of 1,707 in PA
Median household income$54,938
14th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · PA $77,9711,376th of 1,617 in PA
Tech workers0.9%
11th
U.S. 3.8% · PA 3.6%1,069th of 1,704 in PA
Population density52/sq mi
7th
U.S. 95/sq mi · PA 291/sq mi1,407th of 1,707 in PA
Population1,641
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · PA 13,018,6391,012th of 1,707 in PA
Foreign-born residents0.2%
2nd
U.S. 14.1% · PA 7.7%1,277th of 1,707 in PA
Rent-burdened renters21.7%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · PA 48.2%1,312th of 1,596 in PA
Median gross rent$569
1st
U.S. $1,413 · PA $1,2091,345th of 1,366 in PA
Diversity index1.5
1st
U.S. 61.4 · PA 44.61,566th of 1,707 in PA
Broadband access73.6%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · PA 89.7%1,580th of 1,698 in PA

Measure	15747	Indiana	PA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in PA
Self-employed workers	18.1%	8.4%	8.2%	10%	96th	119th of 1,704
Homeownership rateStrength	89.7%	72.1%	69.3%	65.2%	95th	310th of 1,698
Uninsured rateWeakness	20.5%	7.2%	5.6%	8.4%	95th	79th of 1,705
Poverty rateWeakness	19%	14%	11.7%	12.5%	82nd	241st of 1,699
Housing vacancy	12.2%	13.7%	9.2%	10.1%	79th	649th of 1,699
Residents 65 and older	20%	20.6%	19.5%	17.2%	74th	963rd of 1,707
Median age	41.7	40	40.9	38.9	70th	1,092nd of 1,707
Residents under 18	24%	18%	20.4%	22%	67th	358th of 1,707
Healthcare workers	10.2%	11.1%	11.5%	9.7%	61st	913th of 1,704
Average commute	27.4 min	24.9 min	26.3 min	26.4 min	59th	725th of 1,596
Work from home	14.5%	9.5%	15.6%	15.1%	59th	484th of 1,704
Income inequality (Gini)	0.414	0.451	0.474	0.483	32nd	794th of 1,697
Unemployment rate	3.8%	6.7%	5.3%	5.2%	30th	914th of 1,704
Bachelor's degree or higher	20.9%	27%	35.2%	35.7%	23rd	932nd of 1,706
Veterans	3.7%	6.9%	6.1%	6.2%	23rd	1,440th of 1,707
Median earnings per worker	$39,920	$37,390	$50,599	$49,666	21st	1,355th of 1,693
Median home value	$192,900	$152,800	$254,500	$332,700	20th	866th of 1,628
Government workers	10.1%	13.4%	11.5%	14.5%	19th	1,024th of 1,704
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,234	$31,921	$44,355	$44,673	17th	1,405th of 1,707
Median household incomeWeakness	$54,938	$60,208	$77,971	$80,734	14th	1,376th of 1,617
Tech workers	0.9%	1.7%	3.6%	3.8%	11th	1,069th of 1,704
Population density	52/sq mi	100/sq mi	291/sq mi	95/sq mi	7th	1,407th of 1,707
Population	1,641	83,042	13,018,639	334,922,499	2nd	1,012th of 1,707
Foreign-born residents	0.2%	2.4%	7.7%	14.1%	2nd	1,277th of 1,707
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	21.7%	49.1%	48.2%	51.1%	2nd	1,312th of 1,596
Median gross rent	$569	$800	$1,209	$1,413	1st	1,345th of 1,366
Diversity index	1.5	15.8	44.6	61.4	1st	1,566th of 1,707
Broadband accessWeakness	73.6%	80.7%	89.7%	91%	1st	1,580th of 1,698

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

17%

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

10%

35–44

10%

45–54

17%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

41.7

Under 18

24%

65 and over

20%

Race and ethnicity

White99%
Black0%
Hispanic0.2%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.5%

Diversity index

1.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

90.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

91%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.5%

Other

Households

Households: 629
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 74.7%
Married couples: 66.8%
Living alone: 24.2%
Veterans (of adults): 3.7%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

17%

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

23%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

15747

$54,938

Indiana Co.

$60,208

Pennsylvania

$77,971

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,234

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

19%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

11.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.414

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

15747

$192,900

Indiana Co.

$152,800

Pennsylvania

$254,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

15747

$569

Indiana Co.

$800

Pennsylvania

$1,209

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

83%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

14%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 716
Owner-occupied: 89.7%
Vacant: 12.2%
Median year built: 1978
Median rooms: 6.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 21.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 3.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

70%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

15%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

28%

20–29

29%

30–44

21%

45–59

60+

10%

Average commute

27.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

55.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

19%

Production

10%

Healthcare

10%

Office and admin

10%

Management

Construction and repair

Sales

Education

Farming, fishing and forestry

Cleaning and personal care

Engineering and science

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Computer and math

0.9%

Arts, media and sports

0.4%

Police and fire

0.4%

Food service

0.4%

Industries

Manufacturing

15%

Retail

13%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Construction

11%

Education

11%

Agriculture and mining

10%

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Arts and recreation

0.4%

Information

Median earnings per worker

$39,920

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

18.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

10.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	15747	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$54,583	$74,888
Service	$19,167	$26,804
Sales and office	$36,094	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$37,833	$49,199
Production and transportation	$47,721	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

46%

Some college

13%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

14%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 92.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 7%
Households with broadband: 73.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 36.9%
No internet access: 25.9%
Without health insurance: 20.5%
Limited-English households: 2.2%

Geography

City (USPS): Home
State: Pennsylvania
County: Indiana County
Center point: 40.7641° N, 79.1433° W
Land area: 32 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 15747

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
16246	Plumville, PA	2.8 mi	152	$47,188	$95,000
16211	Beyer, PA	3.7 mi	218	—	$162,500
15732	Creekside, PA	4.4 mi	1,606	$62,000	$200,200
15723	Chambersville, PA	4.6 mi	26	—	$280,000
16250	Sagamore, PA	5 mi	240	$57,841	—
15759	Marion Center, PA	5.9 mi	2,550	$57,132	$168,600
15739	Ernest, PA	6 mi	366	$68,125	$76,200
16256	Smicksburg, PA	6.3 mi	2,162	$60,398	$155,400
16244	Nu Mine, PA	7.6 mi	342	$47,614	—
15734	Dixonville, PA	7.7 mi	176	—	$66,100
15758	Marchand, PA · PO box	9 mi	—	—	—
15701	Indiana, PA	9.3 mi	31,269	$56,311	$173,900

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Questions about 15747

What city is zip code 15747?

15747 is assigned to Home, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 15747 in?

15747 is in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of 15747?

About 1,641 people live in 15747, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 15747 in?

15747 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 15747?

The median household income in 15747 is $54,938.

What zip codes are near 15747?

The closest zip codes to 15747 are 16246, 16211, 15732, 15723, 16250.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 15747, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.