| City: | Ronco, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Fayette County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:09:55 PM |
| Population: | 209 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 724 / 878 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.8703, -79.9198 |
| Land Area: | 0.437 sq mi |
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Ronco is a small former coal mining community in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. With just 209 residents and 115 households, it sits on about half a square mile along the Monongahela River valley near the West Virginia border. The nearest larger communities are in the Morgantown, WV metro area about 10-15 miles away.
This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery. The post office maintains 110 PO Boxes for 115 households, so nearly every home has a box. Some carrier routes do exist, but PO Boxes remain the primary way residents receive mail. General Delivery is also available.
The housing stock tells Ronco's history. Of the 120 housing units, 69 (58%) were built before 1939, dating to the coal boom era. There are no mobile homes and no multi-family apartment buildings. It's almost entirely single-family homes, with 64% owner-occupied. Only 5 units sit vacant, and none are seasonal properties.
Median age is 41.3 years. Per capita income is $56,320, and 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The population is 90% White with small Black (6%) and Hispanic (12%) minorities. Ten residents are veterans.
Streets named after local families and the town itself, typical of small Pennsylvania communities.
ZIP Code 15476 has 209 residents and 115 households (average 1.82 persons per household). The median age is 41.3 years, about the same as the state (41.0) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.1% male and 45.9% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (90.0%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (6.2%, lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4%, 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: | 209Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 10Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 478.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 115Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.82Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 1.85Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 157 | 166 | 43 | 62 | 60 | 69 | 85 | 55 | 83 | 54 | 62 | 39 | 45 | 10 |
| Decennial Census | 157 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 209 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 41.3
Male Median Age: 43.8
Female Median Age: 36
| 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 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 3 |
| Female | 1 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Total | 2 | 10 | 5 | 25 | 15 | 21 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 20 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 8 |
| White: | 188 | 92.16% |
| Black: | 13 | 6.37% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 1.47% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 204 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 113 | 54.07% | 43.8 years |
| Females: | 96 | 45.93% | 36.0 years |
| Total: | 209 | 100% | 41.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 10 | 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: | 10 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 10 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $11,475 (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 $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%).
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 | $11,475 | $11,512 | $0 | $11,940 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $11,556 | $11,582 | $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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 10 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 10 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $9,999 (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), is down $681 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. The vacancy rate is 92.65%, which is markedly above 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 | $9,999 | $9,999 | $0 | $9,999 | $11,400 | $11,300 | $11,800 | $13,500 | $0 | $0 | $197,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 10 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 10 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $681 | $682 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 10 | 100.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 10 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 10 | 7.35% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 126 | 92.65% |
| Total Housing Units: | 136 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 61 | 44.85% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 39 | 28.68% |
| Other Units: | 36 | 26.47% |
| Total Housing Units: | 136 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 0.00%, 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 -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 80.40 percentage points since 2011. 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
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 10 | 100.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 10 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 10 | 50.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 10 | 50.00% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 20 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 20 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 80.4% | 79.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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% |
| 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 15476 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: | 109Source: 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 15476 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 15476. It covers 0.437 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.055 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: | 0.437 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.055 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: | 4265976Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Ronco CDP; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 15476 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.