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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 15437: White Majority and Emerging Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 15437 in Farmington, Pennsylvania, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The racial composition consists of 84% white population. The median household income is $72,272. This rural area covers 76.18 square miles and has a population of 3,135 residents in 2022.
Over the past decade, this zip code has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "White Majority". However, there are indications of a gradual transition towards increased diversity. The white population percentage has decreased from 98-100% in 2013-2016 to 84% in 2022. The "Two or More Races" category has increased from 0-1% in earlier years to 9% in 2022. Other racial categories have shown minimal but increasing representation.
The median household income has increased from $45,395 in 2013 to $72,272 in 2022, a growth of about 59%. This economic improvement correlates with the slight increase in diversity. The period of lowest diversity (2013-2016) coincided with lower median incomes ($45,395 to $53,486). As diversity slightly increased from 2017 onwards, median incomes rose more rapidly. The highest median income ($74,212 in 2021) coincides with the period of relatively highest diversity.
Population figures have remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 3,000 and 3,300 residents throughout the decade. This suggests that demographic changes are likely due to gradual shifts within the existing population rather than significant influxes of new residents.
This area's demographic evolution appears to be slower than national trends towards increased diversity. The substantial income growth aligns with broader economic recovery trends post-2008 recession, though the area's income levels remain below national averages for much of the period.
The persistence of a strong white majority in this rural Pennsylvania CDP contrasts with more rapid diversification seen in many urban and suburban areas across the U.S. over the same period. However, the gradual increase in diversity, particularly in the "Two or More Races" category, reflects a broader national trend of increasing multiracial identification.
The economic growth without significant population change suggests internal economic development rather than external investment or migration-driven growth, which is common in rural areas maintaining traditional demographic compositions.
Zip code 15437 in Farmington remains a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "White Majority". Subtle shifts towards increased diversity are emerging. These changes, coupled with significant economic improvement, indicate a community in the early stages of transition, albeit at a pace slower than many other parts of the country.
