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Smock, PA
Census-designated place in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
Population
564
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
362
ZIP codes
0
Smock and its ZIP codes
Smock at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $44,783 a year, 43% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,800 (59% below Pennsylvania).
Local data for Smock, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Smock, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,783
Poverty rate
20.7%
Median home value
$104,800
Homeownership
98.1%
Bachelor's or higher
21.8%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
22.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (137), Irish Americans (119), Polish Americans (104).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Smock.
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
How people get to work
Smock, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.9%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.6%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 22.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Smock, 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
Cities near Smock
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rowes RunCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1.2 |
| GrindstoneCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.3 |
| Star JunctionCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.2 |
| AllisonCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.7 |
| New SalemCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1.2 |
| RepublicCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.7 |
| BuffingtonCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.2 |
| PerryopolisBorough | 6.2 mi | 1.5 |
| West BrownsvilleBorough | 6.3 mi | 1.3 |
| VanderbiltBorough | 6.5 mi | 0.2 |
| BrownsvilleBorough | 6.5 mi | 1 |
| OliverCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 2.2 |
| HillerCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.7 |
| StockdaleBorough | 6.9 mi | 0.3 |
| DawsonBorough | 7.1 mi | 0.2 |
| RoscoeBorough | 7.2 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Smock, PA in?
- Smock is in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Smock, PA?
- About 564 people live in Smock, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Smock?
- Nearby places include Rowes Run (2.4 mi), Grindstone (2.8 mi), Star Junction (4.2 mi), Allison (5.2 mi), New Salem (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023