| City: | Isabella, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Fayette County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:09:30 PM |
| Population: | 249 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 724 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.9462, -79.9393 |
| Land Area: | 2.421 sq mi |
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Isabella is a small community in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, near the West Virginia border. With just 249 residents in 107 households, it's one of those places where everyone knows everyone. The median age of 52.9 years tells you this isn't a young family town. It's older residents who've stayed put or returned after careers elsewhere.
Despite being classified as a PO Box ZIP, this is a PO Box Only Zone. That means there's no street delivery alternative anywhere in the area. The post office maintains 66 PO Boxes for 107 households, giving a 62% adoption rate. The remaining residents likely pick up mail through general delivery or travel to a neighboring community.
The street layout tells you this was once a coal town. 1st Street, 2nd Street, 3rd Street, and Main Street form a simple numbered grid typical of Pennsylvania mining villages. Many homes date to before 1939, with 51% of housing stock from that era. Median home values sit at $28,000, among the lowest in the state.
Economically, Isabella has shifted. The coal industry that built these towns is largely gone. Today, transportation and warehousing dominate local employment, with 77 workers in that sector. Median household income reaches $60,298, respectable for southwestern Pennsylvania. About 83% of homes are owner-occupied, and every resident was born in the United States.
Simple numbered grid typical of Pennsylvania mining villages, with a traditional Main Street.
ZIP Code 15447 has 249 residents and 107 households (average 2.24 persons per household). The median age is 52.9 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.4% male and 52.6% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.2%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (2.0%, much lower than the state average of 10.9% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4%, 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: | 249Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 73Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 102.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $60,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 107Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.24Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.82Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 268 | 293 | 115 | 116 | 108 | 11 | 12 | 92 | 103 | 240 | 235 | 237 | 126 | 73 |
| Decennial Census | 181 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 249 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 52.9
Male Median Age: 47.8
Female Median Age: 57.1
| 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 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 6 |
| Female | 9 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 26 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 5 |
| Total | 11 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 5 | 18 | 22 | 33 | 12 | 27 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 11 |
| White: | 232 | 96.27% |
| Black: | 5 | 2.07% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.41% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.41% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 0.83% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 241 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 118 | 47.39% | 47.8 years |
| Females: | 131 | 52.61% | 57.1 years |
| Total: | 249 | 100% | 52.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 73 | 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: | 73 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 73 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $60,750, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $60,750. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $57,750 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $57,750 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 88.7%, which is much higher than 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 (44.7%).
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 | $0 | $60,851 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $39,931 | $60,298 | $60,750 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $60,851 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $21,588 | $24,090 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $57,750 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 47 | 88.68% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 6 | 11.32% |
| Total: | 53 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 21 | 44.68% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 10 | 21.28% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 3 | 6.38% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 13 | 27.66% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 47 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $43,500 (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
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $43,500 | $43,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $28,000 | $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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 6 | 23.08% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 20 | 76.92% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 26 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 26 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 26 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 26 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 26 | 100% |
In 2024, 12.00% 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 72.00%, 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%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (56.52%). College enrollment is 13.04%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 4 | 8.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 10 | 20.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 25 | 50.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5 | 10.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6 | 12.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 50 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 36 | 72.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 6 | 12.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 56 | 74.67% |
| Public Insurance: | 19 | 25.33% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 75 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 75 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 48.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 7 | 30.43% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 13 | 56.52% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 3 | 13.04% |
| Total: | 23 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 7 | 30.43% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 20 | 86.96% |
ZIP Code 15447 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: | 65Source: 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 |
ZIP Code 15447 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 15447. It covers 2.421 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.25 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: | 2.421 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.25 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 15447 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 March 1, 2026.