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Indiana, PA
Borough in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15701, 15705.
Population
14,212
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
8,078
ZIP codes
2
Indiana and its ZIP codes
Indiana at a glance
- Indiana is about 28 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 49th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $40,857, 48% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $135,600 (47% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $849 a month.
Local data for Indiana, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Indiana, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,857
Poverty rate
21.7%
Median home value
$135,600
Median rent
$849/mo
Homeownership
44.7%
Bachelor's or higher
48.9%
Median age
23.4
Average commute
15.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,011), Irish Americans (1,695), Italian Americans (1,232).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Indiana County. PPP loans are for Indiana.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -1.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,738
28,044 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,701
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$555M
FY 2026, $6,672 per person
PPP loans
$77.1M
821 loans, 9,678 jobs reported
How people get to work
Indiana, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.6%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked18.3%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home15.7%
Average one-way commute: 15.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Indiana, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
604
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
171
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 18°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
ZIP codes in Indiana
2 in or overlapping Indiana. Population shown
Cities near Indiana
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Chevy Chase HeightsCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 1.3 |
| ErnestBorough | 3.8 mi | 0.2 |
| CreeksideBorough | 4.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Lucerne MinesCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Homer CityBorough | 5.7 mi | 0.6 |
| GracetonCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.1 |
| SheloctaBorough | 8.1 mi | 0.1 |
| ClymerBorough | 8.4 mi | 0.6 |
| CoralCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.2 |
| JacksonvilleCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 4.9 |
| DixonvilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| AtwoodBorough | 10 mi | 2.1 |
| Black LickCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.5 |
| EldertonBorough | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| SagamoreCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| PlumvilleBorough | 12 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Indiana, PA in?
- Indiana is in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Indiana, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Indiana include 15701, 15705.
- What is the population of Indiana, PA?
- About 14,212 people live in Indiana, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Indiana?
- Nearby places include Chevy Chase Heights (1.2 mi), Ernest (3.8 mi), Creekside (4.4 mi), Lucerne Mines (4.7 mi), Homer City (5.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023