ZIP Code 15068

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New Kensington · Westmoreland County · Pennsylvania

Population
38,785

332/sq mi

Median income
$63,426

▼ 17% vs US

higher than 36% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$174,400

▼ 37% vs US

higher than 36% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
29.0%

Median age 46.2

Land area
116.8 sq mi

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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.

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 + 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

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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

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)

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 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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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.

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Official Data Resources for New Kensington, PA

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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.

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