ZIP Code 15428 - Dawson Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 15428 is located in Dawson Pennsylvania. Portions of 15428 are also in Lower Tyrone Township and Perry Township (Fayette County) and Upper Tyrone Township. 15428 is entirely within Fayette County. Regionally, 15428 is located in Metro Pittsburgh.
ZIP Code 15428 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Dawson |
| Primary County | Fayette County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,840 |
| Area Code(s) | 724 / 878 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 15428 Map
15428 Demographics
15428 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 15428 is White. The current unemployment level in 15428 is 4.1%.
| Population | 1,840 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.5% |
| Population Density | 86 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 754 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $64,306 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $147,730 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 95.65% |
15428 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,826 | 95.65% |
| Black | 74 | 3.88% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.31% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
15428 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 82 | 6.78% |
| Bachelor Degree | 83 | 6.86% |
| High School Diploma | 708 | 58.51% |
| No High School Diploma | 20 | 1.65% |
| GED or Alternate | 67 | 5.54% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 94 | 7.77% |
| Associates Degree | 124 | 10.25% |
| Masters Degree | 26 | 2.15% |
| Professional Degree | 3 | 0.25% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3 | 0.25% |
15428 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.08080673, -79.68140411 |
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| Region | Metro Pittsburgh |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 21 Square Miles |
15428 Schools
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15428 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 70b - Monongahela Transition Zone | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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