ZIP Code 15443 in Hibbs, PA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Hibbs, Pennsylvania
County:Fayette County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:09:26 PM
Population:329 [See All]
Area Codes:724 / 878
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:39.9170, -79.8885
Land Area:2.355 sq mi
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15443 Hibbs, PA - Fayette County Coal Patch Town

ZIP Code 15443, Hibbs

Small Town
LocationFayette County, PA
Area0.7 sq mi
Population329
Households145
PO Boxes137 (94% adoption)
Median Age47.7 years
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Key Facts
  • This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery available for residents.
  • With 137 PO Boxes and 145 occupied homes, 94% of households rely on PO Box mail pickup.
  • Nearly 80% of housing (123 of 157 units) was built before 1939, predating World War II.
  • Median home value of $45,900 and household income of $26,461 indicate an economically struggling community.
  • Transportation and warehousing is the top employment sector, with 131 workers commuting to logistics jobs.
  • No residents over age 25 hold a bachelor's degree, and 100% of residents were born in the United States.

Community Overview

Hibbs sits in the hills of Fayette County, Pennsylvania, about 14 miles north of the West Virginia border. This former coal patch town has 329 residents in 145 households, spread across less than one square mile. With 137 PO Boxes serving 145 homes, 94% of households rely on PO Box mail. It's a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative delivery method available.

Postal Services

The post office handles all mail for this community. Rural carrier route R001 delivers to street addresses like 1st through 7th Streets and Ralph Road, but most residents pick up mail at the post office. General Delivery is also available for those without a box.

Local Character

Hibbs has the feel of an old coal company town. Numbered streets (1st through 7th) form a compact grid, with Ralph Road and Thompson 1 Road connecting to surrounding areas. Nearly 80% of housing was built before 1939, and the median home value of $45,900 is among the lowest in Pennsylvania.

Demographics

The workforce tells the story of a community that adapted after coal's decline. Transportation and warehousing employs more workers than any other sector, with 131 residents commuting to logistics and trucking jobs. Healthcare and education employ 93 workers. Median household income is $26,461, and no residents over 25 hold a bachelor's degree. The population is aging, with a median age of 47.7 years. Younger generations have largely moved away.

Street Name Patterns

Numbered Grid Rural Roads

Numbered streets form a compact town grid typical of coal company towns, with rural roads connecting to surrounding areas.

Nearby Areas

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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 15443 has 329 residents and 145 households (average 2.27 persons per household). The median age is 47.7 years, older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 43.5% male and 56.5% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (88.8%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (4.6%, much lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:329Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:89Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:139.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:145Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.27Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.90Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--772373072992761769131202821129340589
Decennial Census377------------------329--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 47.7

Male Median Age: 43.8

Female Median Age: 52.2

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male111113110437131113106139800
Female8921765109591513618271017
Total19203418691316182028231231361817
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:29293.29%
Black:154.79%
Hispanic:*41.28%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:20.64%
Total:313100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:14343.47%43.8 years
Females:18656.53%52.2 years
Total:329100%47.7 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:89100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:89100%
Total Native Population:89100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $17,955 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $33,393 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $33,393 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 51.7%, which is markedly below 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 Management (45.7%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$17,955$26,771$30,288$30,917$0$29,453$30,363$0$0$0$0$26,196$26,461$0
Median Family Income$0$65,893$67,647$68,063$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$26,506$0
Median NonFamily Income$14,514$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$0$26,563$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$33,906$33,393
Median Female Income$0$22,857$23,529$26,125$26,375$0$0$0$0$0$0$26,196$26,310$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:4651.69%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:4348.31%
Total:89100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:2145.65%
Service:817.39%
Sales and Office:00.00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1021.74%
Production, transportation, and material moving:715.22%
Total Civilian Employed Population:46100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $91,800 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$91,800$128,100$95,800$44,600$0$37,300$33,600$0$0$0$0$0$45,900$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00.00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):41100.00%
Renter Occupied:00.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:41100%

Occupied Housing Units:41100.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00.00%
Total Housing Units:41100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:41100.00%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:41100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 87.30%, 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%), down 17.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 17.00 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Insufficient data for school enrollment.

Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1012.66%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):5974.68%
Some college, no degree:00.00%
Associate's degree:1012.66%
Bachelor's degree:00.00%
Graduate or professional degree:00.00%
Total:79100%
High school or higher:6987.34%
Bachelor's degree or higher:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:5556.12%
Public Insurance:4343.88%
No Insurance:00.00%
Total:98100%
Has Health Insurance:98100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty100.0%45.5%30.0%11.1%12.2%18.8%0.0%0.0%100.0%0.0%100.0%94.3%83.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00%
Kindergarten:00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00%
High school (grades 9-12):00%
College or graduate school:00%
Total:0100%
Early Childhood:00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 15443 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:136Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 15443 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 15443. It covers 2.355 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:2,356,285Source: Census
MSA:Pittsburgh, PA MSASource: Census
Land Area:2.355 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

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


15444 | | 15442

Schools in ZIP Code 15443


We could not locate which school district 15443 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.

Albert Gallatin North Ms 113 College Avenue
Mcclellandtown, PA 15458
District: Albert Gallatin Area School DistrictNearby
George J Plava El Sch 120 Puritan Rd
Mc Clellandtown, PA 15458
District: Albert Gallatin Area School DistrictNearby
Masontown El Sch 201 Spring St
Masontown, PA 15461
District: Albert Gallatin Area School DistrictNearby
Carmichaels Area Hs 215 North Vine Street
Carmichaels, PA 15320
District: Carmichaels Area School DistrictNearby
Carmichaels Area Ms 215 North Vine Street
Carmichaels, PA 15320
District: Carmichaels Area School DistrictNearby
Calvary Chapel Christian School 112 Thornton Rd
Brownsville, PA 15417
District: Private SchoolNearby
Adelphoi Education @ Albert Gallatin 1152 Township Dr
Uniontown, PA 15401
District: Private SchoolNearby
Chestnut Ridge Christian Academy 115 Downer Ave
Uniontown, PA 15401
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 15443


Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program 175 Georges Fairchance Rd
Uniontown, PA 15401
Type: Post Secondary
Laurel Business Institute 11 East Penn St
Uniontown, PA 15401
Type: Post Secondary
Pennsylvania Western University 250 University Avenue
California, PA 15419
Type: Post Secondary
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly 2201 University Drive
Lemont Furnace, PA 15456-1025
Type: Post Secondary
West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute Mount Braddock Road
Mount Braddock, PA 15465
Type: Post Secondary
Greene County Career And Technology Center 158 Portal Road
Waynesburg, PA 15370-8281
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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