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Newell, PA
Borough in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15466.
Population
582
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
989
ZIP codes
1
Newell and its ZIP codes
Newell at a glance
- Newell is about 3.4 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,750 a year, 36% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $115,300 (55% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $980 a month.
Local data for Newell, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Newell, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,750
Poverty rate
16.3%
Median home value
$115,300
Median rent
$980/mo
Homeownership
78.0%
Bachelor's or higher
13.1%
Median age
47.2
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (202), Irish Americans (146), German Americans (103).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Newell.
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
PPP loans
$790K
3 loans, 52 jobs reported
How people get to work
Newell, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.0%
- Carpooled2.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.7%
- Worked from home8.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Newell, 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
85° / 21°F
40.9 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Newell
1 in or overlapping Newell. Population shown
Cities near Newell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Coal CenterBorough | 0.5 mi | 0.1 |
| ElcoBorough | 0.6 mi | 0.3 |
| CaliforniaBorough | 1.1 mi | 11 |
| RoscoeBorough | 1.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Long BranchBorough | 1.8 mi | 3.2 |
| StockdaleBorough | 2.2 mi | 0.3 |
| AllenportBorough | 2.7 mi | 2.1 |
| TwilightBorough | 2.8 mi | 1.6 |
| West BrownsvilleBorough | 2.8 mi | 1.3 |
| DunlevyBorough | 3.2 mi | 0.5 |
| Fayette CityBorough | 3.3 mi | 0.2 |
| SpeersBorough | 3.5 mi | 1 |
| NaomiCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Belle VernonBorough | 3.7 mi | 0.3 |
| BrownsvilleBorough | 3.8 mi | 1 |
| FairhopeCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newell, PA in?
- Newell is in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Newell, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Newell include 15466.
- What is the population of Newell, PA?
- About 582 people live in Newell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newell?
- Nearby places include Coal Center (0.5 mi), Elco (0.6 mi), California (1.1 mi), Roscoe (1.5 mi), Long Branch (1.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023