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Fairchance, PA
Borough in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15436.
Population
1,241
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,046
ZIP codes
1
Fairchance and its ZIP codes
Fairchance at a glance
- Fairchance is about 3.6 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $39,767, 49% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $169,100 (34% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $685 a month.
Local data for Fairchance, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fairchance, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,767
Poverty rate
23.2%
Median home value
$169,100
Median rent
$685/mo
Homeownership
55.2%
Bachelor's or higher
16.8%
Median age
55.8
Average commute
26.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (244), German Americans (211), Italian Americans (200).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Fairchance.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,190
37,808 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,939
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$944M
FY 2026, $7,330 per person
How people get to work
Fairchance, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.3%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.7%
Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fairchance, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
909
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
208
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 21°F
44.3 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Fairchance
1 in or overlapping Fairchance. Population shown
Cities near Fairchance
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SmithfieldBorough | 3.4 mi | 0.7 |
| Leith-HatfieldCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1.8 |
| HopwoodCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1.9 |
| South UniontownCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.5 |
| UniontownCity | 5.2 mi | 2.1 |
| East UniontownCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 2 |
| OliverCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 2.2 |
| ChalkhillCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.8 |
| Lemont FurnaceCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1 |
| EdenbornCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.4 |
| New SalemCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.2 |
| MasontownBorough | 8.3 mi | 1.5 |
| BuffingtonCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.2 |
| GreensboroBorough | 8.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Deer LakeCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 1.5 |
| RoncoCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fairchance, PA in?
- Fairchance is in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Fairchance, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fairchance include 15436.
- What is the population of Fairchance, PA?
- About 1,241 people live in Fairchance, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fairchance?
- Nearby places include Smithfield (3.4 mi), Leith-Hatfield (3.9 mi), Hopwood (4.3 mi), South Uniontown (4.7 mi), Uniontown (5.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023