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Perryopolis, PA
Borough in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,529
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,043
ZIP codes
0
Perryopolis and its ZIP codes
Perryopolis at a glance
- Perryopolis is about 3.6 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $61,319 a year, 21% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,700 (36% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $772 a month.
Local data for Perryopolis, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Perryopolis, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,319
Poverty rate
12.0%
Median home value
$163,700
Median rent
$772/mo
Homeownership
77.4%
Bachelor's or higher
26.4%
Median age
46.3
Average commute
28.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (286), Italian Americans (224), Irish Americans (166).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Perryopolis.
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
How people get to work
Perryopolis, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.7%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home11.5%
Average one-way commute: 28.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Perryopolis, 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
40.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Cities near Perryopolis
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Star JunctionCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.2 |
| Arnold CityCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.5 |
| SmithtonBorough | 4.6 mi | 0.1 |
| Fayette CityBorough | 4.7 mi | 0.2 |
| FairhopeCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.8 |
| StockdaleBorough | 5.2 mi | 0.3 |
| NaomiCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.2 |
| AllenportBorough | 5.3 mi | 2.1 |
| DawsonBorough | 5.8 mi | 0.2 |
| DunlevyBorough | 5.8 mi | 0.5 |
| RoscoeBorough | 5.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Lynnwood-PricedaleCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1.2 |
| VanderbiltBorough | 6 mi | 0.2 |
| GrindstoneCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1.3 |
| SmockCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.6 |
| Belle VernonBorough | 6.4 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Perryopolis, PA in?
- Perryopolis is in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Perryopolis, PA?
- About 1,529 people live in Perryopolis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Perryopolis?
- Nearby places include Star Junction (2 mi), Arnold City (4.3 mi), Smithton (4.6 mi), Fayette City (4.7 mi), Fairhope (4.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023