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Oliver, PA
Census-designated place in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15472.
Population
2,393
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,078
ZIP codes
1
Oliver and its ZIP codes
Oliver at a glance
- Oliver is about 3.7 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,602, 29% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $144,400 (43% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $762 a month.
Local data for Oliver, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oliver, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,602
Poverty rate
25.1%
Median home value
$144,400
Median rent
$762/mo
Homeownership
54.5%
Bachelor's or higher
21.9%
Median age
50.3
Average commute
18.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (388), Irish Americans (383), Italian Americans (370).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Oliver.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, -1.0 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
$79.1K
3 loans, 14 jobs reported
How people get to work
Oliver, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.0%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.2%
Average one-way commute: 18.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oliver, 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 Oliver
1 in or overlapping Oliver. Population shown
Cities near Oliver
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| UniontownCity | 1.2 mi | 2.1 |
| East UniontownCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 2 |
| South UniontownCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.5 |
| Leith-HatfieldCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.8 |
| HopwoodCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 1.9 |
| Lemont FurnaceCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 1 |
| New SalemCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.2 |
| BuffingtonCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.2 |
| FairchanceBorough | 6.4 mi | 1.2 |
| SmockCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.6 |
| DunbarBorough | 7.2 mi | 0.6 |
| ChalkhillCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.8 |
| Rowes RunCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1.2 |
| Deer LakeCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.5 |
| RepublicCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.7 |
| VanderbiltBorough | 8.8 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oliver, PA in?
- Oliver is in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Oliver, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Oliver include 15472.
- What is the population of Oliver, PA?
- About 2,393 people live in Oliver, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oliver?
- Nearby places include Uniontown (1.2 mi), East Uniontown (1.9 mi), South Uniontown (2 mi), Leith-Hatfield (2.5 mi), Hopwood (2.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023