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New Kensington, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15068

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

38,785
332/sq mi
$63,426
Median income
$174,400
Median home value
29.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Kensington pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
332
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15068 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15068 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Kensington, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, with 38,785 residents across 116.8 square miles, a density of 332 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15068 reports a modest median household income of $63,426 (19% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $40,273. Local economic indicators show a 12.1% poverty rate alongside 5.9% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $174,400 (23% below the state average); renters pay a median of $802 monthly, and 72.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 15068 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 15068

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Kensington, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15068.

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 15068, New Kensington, 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

38,785

Population

116.8

Area (sq mi)

332

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15068?

46.2

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 87.4%
African American 6.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$63,426

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$40,273

Per Capita Income

12.1%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15068 ranks nationally

New Kensington, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,426 36th percentile higher than 36% 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 63.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.0%

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

What does housing look like?

18,629

Total Housing Units

16,821

Occupied Units

1,808

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.2%
Renter 27.8%

$174,400

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$802

Median Rent

1959

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

+4.6%

YoY Change (2024)

222

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+122%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15068 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.8% 158
2021 +8.3% 171
2022 +10.9% 190
2023 +11.6% 212
2024 +4.6% 222

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 744 business establishments in ZIP 15068, employing approximately 9,878 people with a combined annual payroll of $524,752,000.

744

Businesses

9,878

Employees

$524.8M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 103 13.8%
Health care and social assistance 95 12.8%
Retail trade 85 11.4%
Construction 80 10.8%
Accommodation and food services 74 9.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 65 8.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 51 6.8%
Manufacturing 50 6.7%
Wholesale trade 34 4.6%
Finance and insurance 29 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 16 2.1%
Information 16 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.5%
Educational services 5 0.7%
Utilities 3 0.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.4%

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 15068 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 15068 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 15068 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 15068 ranks #7 of 9 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
15014 Brackenridge, PA 3,184 3.5 mi
15144 Springdale, PA 4,142 3.8 mi
15030 Creighton, PA 1,128 4.0 mi
15065 Natrona Heights, PA 11,588 5.6 mi
15049 Harwick, PA 895 4.9 mi
15239 Pittsburgh, PA 21,024 5.5 mi
15075 Rural Ridge, PA 128 6.2 mi
15668 Murrysville, PA 13,139 7.2 mi
15024 Cheswick, PA 9,029 7.0 mi
15613 Apollo, PA 13,933 7.8 mi

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Related Areas

Westmoreland County New Kensington, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15068 in? ▼
ZIP code 15068 (New Kensington) 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 15068? ▼
ZIP code 15068 in New Kensington, PA has a population of 38,785 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15068? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15068 is $63,426, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15068? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15068 is $174,400, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15068? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15068 is White at 87.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15068? ▼
ZIP code 15068 has 744 business establishments employing approximately 9,878 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15068? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15068 are: Other services (except public administration) (103), Health care and social assistance (95), Retail trade (85). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15068? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15068 increased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. 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 15068? ▼
In ZIP code 15068, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.0% 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 15068? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15068 is 26.9 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 15068? ▼
In ZIP code 15068, approximately 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15068? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15068 is 12.1% 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.