ZIP Code 15468 - New Salem Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 15468 is located in New Salem Pennsylvania. Portions of 15468 are also in New Salem (Fayette County) and Buffington and Republic and Menallen Township (Fayette County) and Redstone Township and German Township and Luzerne Township and Brier Hill and New Salem-Buffington. 15468 is entirely within Fayette County. Regionally, 15468 is located in Metro Pittsburgh.
ZIP Code 15468 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | New Salem |
| Primary County | Fayette County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 2,608 |
| Area Code(s) | 724 / 878 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 15468 Map
15468 Demographics
15468 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 15468 is White. The current unemployment level in 15468 is 4.1%.
| Population | 2,608 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.76% |
| Population Density | 182 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 917 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $67,555 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $152,660 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 98.5% |
15468 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,489 | 98.5% |
| Black | 38 | 1.5% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
15468 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 54 | 3.81% |
| Bachelor Degree | 150 | 10.59% |
| High School Diploma | 708 | 50% |
| No High School Diploma | 44 | 3.11% |
| GED or Alternate | 28 | 1.98% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 228 | 16.1% |
| Associates Degree | 118 | 8.33% |
| Masters Degree | 86 | 6.07% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
15468 Geography
| Coordinates | 39.94494247, -79.83816528 |
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| Region | Metro Pittsburgh |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 14 Square Miles |
15468 Schools
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15468 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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