| City: | Cardale, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Fayette County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:09:06 PM |
| Population: | 232 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 724 / 878 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.9572, -79.8679 |
| Land Area: | 0.48 sq mi |
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Cardale is a small unincorporated community in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, about 16 miles south of Cheat Lake, West Virginia. Just 232 people live here in 87 occupied homes, spread across less than half a square mile. It's a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery anywhere in the area, so every household depends on the Cardale post office.
The post office maintains 120 PO Boxes for those 87 households. That's a 138% adoption rate, meaning boxes outnumber homes. Some of those extra boxes serve residents from surrounding rural areas who travel to Cardale for mail access. The community also has limited rural and city carrier routes for addresses along roads like Filbert Orient Road and High Road.
Cardale's street layout tells its history. A numbered grid of Main Street and 2nd through 5th Streets sits at the core, a pattern common in Pennsylvania's old coal patch towns. Surrounding roads like Magazine Lumber Road hint at the region's timber and mining past. Nearly all housing predates 1939. Of 103 total units, 108 were built before that year (the discrepancy reflects demolished structures no longer in the count).
Residents here are working class. Per capita income runs about $23,600. The largest employment sectors are transportation and warehousing. About 74% of households own their homes. The median age is 35.5, younger than many rural Pennsylvania communities, with families rather than retirees making up most of the population.
A numbered street grid at the core with rural roads connecting to surrounding countryside, typical of Pennsylvania coal patch towns.
ZIP Code 15420 has 232 residents and 87 households (average 2.67 persons per household). The median age is 35.5 years, younger than the state (41.0) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.9% male and 49.1% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (72.0%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (18.1%, much higher than the state average of 10.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 232Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 129Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 483.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $81,875Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 87Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.67Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.99Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 282 | 457 | 400 | 397 | 481 | 306 | 284 | 328 | 422 | 250 | 294 | 182 | 272 | 129 |
| Decennial Census | 251 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 232 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 35.5
Male Median Age: 33.6
Female Median Age: 45.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 20 | 5 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 4 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 3 |
| Total | 5 | 23 | 13 | 9 | 34 | 10 | 21 | 8 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 28 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 18 | 3 |
| White: | 167 | 78.77% |
| Black: | 42 | 19.81% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 1.42% |
| Total: | 212 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 118 | 50.86% | 33.6 years |
| Females: | 114 | 49.14% | 45.8 years |
| Total: | 232 | 100% | 35.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 129 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 129 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 129 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $81,875, which is modestly greater than the national median ($80,734), is up $58,006 (243.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $58,281. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $93,032 for nonfamily households (a difference of $93,032). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 69.0%, which is well above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (52.8%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $23,869 | $24,402 | $38,571 | $14,917 | $0 | $0 | $23,500 | $23,900 | $23,594 | $37,188 | $39,167 | $27,455 | $0 | $81,875 |
| Median Family Income | $23,869 | $23,967 | $14,962 | $14,667 | $0 | $0 | $24,350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,786 | $26,818 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $93,032 |
| Median Male Income | $30,263 | $30,757 | $30,743 | $31,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,750 | $0 | $25,000 | $22,361 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 89 | 68.99% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 40 | 31.01% |
| Total: | 129 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 14 | 15.73% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 47 | 52.81% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 28 | 31.46% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 89 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $68,900 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $37,400. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $609 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (73.27% with a mortgage, 26.73% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $68,900 | $62,800 | $61,500 | $64,600 | $0 | $37,900 | $0 | $0 | $37,400 | $63,300 | $63,000 | $72,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $609 | $344 | $0 | $618 | $620 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 74 | 73.27% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 27 | 26.73% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 101 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 101 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 101 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 87 | 86.14% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 14 | 13.86% |
| Total Housing Units: | 101 | 100% |
In 2024, 32.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 32.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 13.40 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 55 | 67.07% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 27 | 32.93% |
| Total: | 82 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 82 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 27 | 32.93% |
| Private Insurance: | 74 | 47.44% |
| Public Insurance: | 82 | 52.56% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 156 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 156 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 36.8% | 39.2% | 50.5% | 53.8% | 69.7% | 64.4% | 49.1% | 41.2% | 55.4% | 42.3% | 45.2% | 70.0% | 68.8% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 15420 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 11 people with an annual payroll of $149,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 173Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $33,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $149,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 11Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 15420 is located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, within the Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 38300) and Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,356,285 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 15420. It covers 0.48 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.005 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Pittsburgh, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 38300Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 2,356,285Source: Census |
| MSA: | Pittsburgh, PA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.48 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.005 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 14Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 209.29 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 15420 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.