Belle Vernon, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15012
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,905
- 183/sq mi High-density area
- $60,172
- Median income Below-median income area
- $201,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Belle Vernon pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 183
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15012 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 15012 (Belle Vernon, PA) rose +11.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 175.9 in 2023 to 196.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 15012 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Belle Vernon, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, home to 15,905 residents across 86.9 square miles, a density of 183 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15012 reports a modest median household income of $60,172 (23% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,467. The poverty rate is 19.6%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $201,300 (11% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $785; 72.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Westmoreland County, so 15012 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 15012
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Belle Vernon, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15012.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
70 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
65 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
50 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
49 establishments
- Construction
Construction
38 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15012, Belle Vernon, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
15,905
Population
86.9
Area (sq mi)
183
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15012?
48.0
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
2.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$60,172
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$38,467
Per Capita Income
19.6%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15012 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Belle Vernon, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$60,172 26th percentile higher than 26% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,660housing units
7,660
Total Housing Units
7,061
Occupied Units
599
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$201,300
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$785
Median Rent
1965
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+11.4%
YoY Change (2024)
196
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+96%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 15012 have increased 11.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +96% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.1% | 148 |
| 2021 | +8.8% | 161 |
| 2022 | +12.6% | 181 |
| 2023 | -2.9% | 176 |
| 2024 | +11.4% | 196 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 417 business establishments in ZIP 15012, employing approximately 5,502 people with a combined annual payroll of $225,503,000.
417
Businesses
5,502
Employees
$225.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 70 | 16.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 65 | 15.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 50 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 49 | 11.8% |
| Construction | 38 | 9.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 5.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 2.4% |
| Information | 10 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 15012 vs 15072 →
ZIP 15012 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15012
Belle Vernon (15012)
15,905 residents
- 15062
Monessen (15062)
7,731 residents
- 15033 4,910
Donora (15033)
4,910 residents
- 15438 2,221
Fayette City (15438)
2,221 residents
- 15479 2,113
Smithton (15479)
2,113 residents
- 15412 470
Allenport (15412)
470 residents
- 15432 427
Dunlevy (15432)
427 residents
- 15087 234
Webster (15087)
234 residents
- 15448 192
Jacobs Creek (15448)
192 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15012 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15012 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15432
Dunlevy (15432)
$74,500 median income
- 15479
Smithton (15479)
$63,852 median income
- 15012
Belle Vernon (15012)
$60,172 median income
- 15438
Fayette City (15438)
$53,917 median income
- 15062
Monessen (15062)
$52,889 median income
- 15448
Jacobs Creek (15448)
$47,011 median income
- 15412
Allenport (15412)
$40,625 median income
- 15033
Donora (15033)
$39,921 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15012 ranks #3 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15072 | Pricedale, PA | 101 | 2.7 mi |
| 15087 | Webster, PA | 234 | 3.0 mi |
| 15033 | Donora, PA | 4,910 | 3.1 mi |
| 15062 | Monessen, PA | 7,731 | 3.7 mi |
| 15492 | Wickhaven, PA | 108 | 3.8 mi |
| 15432 | Dunlevy, PA | 427 | 4.0 mi |
| 15448 | Jacobs Creek, PA | 192 | 4.4 mi |
| 15479 | Smithton, PA | 2,113 | 5.2 mi |
| 15412 | Allenport, PA | 470 | 5.2 mi |
| 15438 | Fayette City, PA | 2,221 | 6.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15012, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (15,905 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 15012 in?
ZIP code 15012 (Belle Vernon) is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Westmoreland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/westmoreland-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 15012?
ZIP code 15012 in Belle Vernon, PA has a population of 15,905 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15012?
The median household income in ZIP 15012 is $60,172, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15012?
The median home value in ZIP 15012 is $201,300, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15012?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15012 is White at 90.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15012?
ZIP code 15012 has 417 business establishments employing approximately 5,502 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15012?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15012 are: Retail trade (70), Accommodation and food services (65), Health care and social assistance (50). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15012?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15012 increased by 11.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 96%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15012?
In ZIP code 15012, 65.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 15012?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15012 is 28.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15012?
In ZIP code 15012, approximately 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15012?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15012 is 19.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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