ZIP Code 15068
standardSource:
New Kensington · Westmoreland County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 38,785
- Median income
- $63,426
- Median home value
- $174,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 29.0%
- Land area
- 116.8 sq mi
332/sq mi
▼ 17% vs US
higher than 36% of US ZIPs
▼ 37% vs US
higher than 36% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.2
New York
ZIP code 15068 in New Kensington, Pennsylvania has a population of 38,785. The median household income is $63,426, which is 17% below the national average. Median home value is $174,400, 37% below the US average. 29.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 15068 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 116.8 square miles in New Kensington, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 38,785 residents, producing a population density of 332 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 15068 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15068 sits at $63,426 (19% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $40,273. The poverty rate stands at 12.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $174,400 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $802 per month, and 72.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15068 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Westmoreland County, so you can benchmark 15068 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 15068
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15068.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
103 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
95 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
85 establishments
- Construction
Construction
80 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
74 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 15068?
46.2
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
1.5%
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?
$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
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?
18,629
Total Housing Units
16,821
Occupied Units
1,808
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 15068 vs 15014 →
| 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 |
More ZIP Codes in Westmoreland County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 15068 in? ▼
What is the population of ZIP code 15068? ▼
What is the median household income in ZIP 15068? ▼
What is the average home value in ZIP 15068? ▼
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15068? ▼
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15068? ▼
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15068? ▼
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15068? ▼
What is the education level in ZIP code 15068? ▼
What is the average commute time in ZIP 15068? ▼
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15068? ▼
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15068? ▼
ZIP Code Research Guides
Official Data Resources for New Kensington, PA
Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
PlainZIP is not affiliated with the U.S. Census Bureau or any government agency.
Read our methodology , how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.