| City: | Fairbank, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Fayette County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 12:44:01 AM |
| Population: | 199 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 724 / 878 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.9433, -79.8494 |
| Land Area: | 0.189 sq mi |
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Fairbank sits in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, a former coal region where the post office now serves as the only mail access point for miles around. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no carrier delivery here or nearby, so every resident must pick up their mail at the post office. With 215 PO Boxes serving just 93 households, the 2.3x adoption rate tells you this post office handles mail for surrounding communities too.
The population skews older. Median age is 54.4 years, and only 13 residents are under 25. Most housing dates to before 1939, with 62 of 110 units built in that era. It's a working-class community where 75% of residents own their homes. Per capita income sits at $24,453, below state and national averages.
Street names tell the story of a small Appalachian town: numbered streets (2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th) form the core, while rural roads like Fairbank Herbert Road and Filbert Orient Road connect to the surrounding countryside. The delivery pattern mixes urban and rural routes, though all mail funnels through PO Boxes here.
Fairbank is 100% U.S.-born residents, predominantly white (91%), with small Black (4%) and multiracial (5%) populations. The transportation industry employs most workers, likely trucking and logistics tied to the region's highway network. Six businesses operate locally, employing 11 people.
Mix of numbered town streets and rural connector roads typical of Appalachian communities.
ZIP Code 15435 has 199 residents and 93 households (average 2.14 persons per household). The median age is 54.4 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.3% male and 49.7% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.9%). Largest groups are White (91.0%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5%, 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: | 199Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 122Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,052.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 93Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.14Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.27Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 711 | 429 | 532 | 642 | 577 | 671 | 744 | 631 | 424 | 429 | 100 | 112 | 122 |
| Decennial Census | 437 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 199 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 54.4
Male Median Age: 57.7
Female Median Age: 53.2
| 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 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 21 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Female | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 21 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| Total | 10 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 4 | 18 | 13 | 42 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| White: | 181 | 90.50% |
| Black: | 7 | 3.50% |
| Hispanic:* | 11 | 5.50% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.50% |
| Total: | 200 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 100 | 50.25% | 57.7 years |
| Females: | 99 | 49.75% | 53.2 years |
| Total: | 199 | 100% | 54.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 122 | 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: | 122 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 122 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($76,081), is down $27,891 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $64,286. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($54,031), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 60.7%, which is modestly under the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (100.0%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $27,891 | $30,121 | $30,478 | $32,893 | $39,453 | $43,083 | $0 | $44,653 | $64,286 | $48,611 | $52,824 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $47,784 | $26,579 | $37,986 | $33,672 | $39,609 | $44,500 | $71,875 | $71,111 | $92,625 | $51,473 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $25,455 | $26,250 | $27,955 | $23,750 | $0 | $26,875 | $27,171 | $26,607 | $26,595 | $26,853 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $32,560 | $31,250 | $38,393 | $31,328 | $0 | $44,688 | $52,396 | $52,604 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $46,987 | $20,556 | $15,179 | $15,962 | $0 | $16,759 | $18,214 | $18,958 | $19,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 74 | 60.66% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 48 | 39.34% |
| Total: | 122 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 74 | 100.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 74 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($240,500), is down $41,100 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $108,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,162), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $855. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $41,100 | $26,600 | $28,900 | $24,800 | $0 | $81,700 | $86,200 | $88,300 | $108,000 | $70,700 | $55,400 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $1,042 | $785 | $787 | $786 | $868 | $842 | $857 | $855 | $855 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 62 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 62 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 62 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 62 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 62 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 62 | 100% |
In 2023, 7.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 77.90%, which is on par with the state rate (91.90%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 31.70%, which is on par with the state rate (8.10%), up 13.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 24.70 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: | 27 | 22.13% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 12 | 9.84% |
| Some college, no degree: | 74 | 60.66% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9 | 7.38% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 122 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 95 | 77.87% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 9 | 7.38% |
| Private Insurance: | 95 | 43.78% |
| Public Insurance: | 122 | 56.22% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 217 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 217 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 18.3% | 21.7% | 16.8% | 23.5% | 23.4% | 19.8% | 18.9% | 12.3% | 7.0% | 6.3% | 25.0% | 28.9% | 31.7% |
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 15435 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 10 people with an annual payroll of $473,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 224Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $124,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $473,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 10Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 15435 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 2,443,921 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 15435. It covers 0.189 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Pittsburgh, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 38300Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 2,443,921Source: Census |
| MSA: | Pittsburgh, PA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.189 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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 15435 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.