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Republic, PA
Census-designated place in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15475.
Population
1,332
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,831
ZIP codes
1
Republic and its ZIP codes
Republic at a glance
- Republic is about 6.3 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,866, 23% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $141,300 (44% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,138 a month.
Local data for Republic, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Republic, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,866
Poverty rate
10.2%
Median home value
$141,300
Median rent
$1,138/mo
Homeownership
63.2%
Bachelor's or higher
17.7%
Median age
32.1
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (512), German Americans (424), Italian Americans (196).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Republic.
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
Republic, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.7%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked10.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Republic, 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 Republic
1 in or overlapping Republic. Population shown
Cities near Republic
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AllisonCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 0.7 |
| HillerCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 1.7 |
| BuffingtonCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.2 |
| New SalemCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1.2 |
| BrownsvilleBorough | 3.8 mi | 1 |
| Rowes RunCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.2 |
| GrindstoneCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 1.3 |
| West BrownsvilleBorough | 4.6 mi | 1.3 |
| CrucibleCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1.2 |
| SmockCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1.6 |
| EdenbornCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.4 |
| CentervilleBorough | 6.2 mi | 13.2 |
| NemacolinCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.1 |
| Rices LandingBorough | 6.9 mi | 0.8 |
| MillsboroCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.8 |
| RoncoCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Republic, PA in?
- Republic is in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Republic, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Republic include 15475.
- What is the population of Republic, PA?
- About 1,332 people live in Republic, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Republic?
- Nearby places include Allison (1.2 mi), Hiller (3.1 mi), Buffington (3.1 mi), New Salem (3.6 mi), Brownsville (3.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023