PlainZIP

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
$60,172
Median income
$201,300
Median home value
26.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $38,467. 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $201,300 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $785 per month, and 72.1% of occupied units 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. To put 15012 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Westmoreland County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 15012?

48.0

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 90.0%
African American 4.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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

$38,467

Per Capita Income

19.6%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

28.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15012 ranks nationally

Belle Vernon, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$60,172 29th percentile higher than 29% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,660

Total Housing Units

7,061

Occupied Units

599

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.1%
Renter 27.9%

$201,300

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$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

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ZIP 15012 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15012 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 15012 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

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Related Areas

Westmoreland County Belle Vernon, PA Pennsylvania

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.