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 High-density area
- $63,426
- Median income Near-median income area
- $174,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 15068 (New Kensington, PA) rose +4.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 211.9 in 2023 to 221.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,273. The poverty rate is 12.1%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $174,400 (23% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $802; owner occupancy is 72.2%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Westmoreland County, so 15068 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 15068
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Kensington, PA
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$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
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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
18,629housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 15068 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15068
New Kensington (15068)
38,785 residents
- 15239
Pittsburgh (15239)
21,024 residents
- 15613 13,933
Apollo (15613)
13,933 residents
- 15668 13,139
Murrysville (15668)
13,139 residents
- 15065 11,588
Natrona Heights (15065)
11,588 residents
- 15024 9,029
Cheswick (15024)
9,029 residents
- 15144 4,142
Springdale (15144)
4,142 residents
- 15014 3,184
Brackenridge (15014)
3,184 residents
- 15030 1,128
Creighton (15030)
1,128 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15068 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15068 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15668
Murrysville (15668)
$124,494 median income
- 15239
Pittsburgh (15239)
$101,045 median income
- 15024
Cheswick (15024)
$79,647 median income
- 15613
Apollo (15613)
$71,988 median income
- 15065
Natrona Heights (15065)
$67,803 median income
- 15144
Springdale (15144)
$67,520 median income
- 15068
New Kensington (15068)
$63,426 median income
- 15049
Harwick (15049)
$60,595 median income
- 15030
Creighton (15030)
$56,094 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15068, 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 (38,785 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 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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