West Newton, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15089
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,262
- 126/sq mi High-density area
- $60,533
- Median income Below-median income area
- $164,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Newton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 126
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15089 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 15089 (West Newton, PA) rose +16.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 189.0 in 2023 to 219.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 15089 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Newton, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, home to 6,262 residents across 49.6 square miles, a density of 126 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15089 reports a modest median household income of $60,533 (22% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,734. The poverty rate is 12.0%, with unemployment at 9.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $164,500 (28% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $696; owner occupancy is 82.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Westmoreland County, so 15089 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 15089
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Newton, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15089.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 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 15089, West Newton, 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
6,262
Population
49.6
Area (sq mi)
126
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15089?
49.1
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
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?
$60,533
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$33,734
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Unemployment Rate
29.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15089 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
West Newton, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$60,533 26th percentile higher than 26% of 1,642 Pennsylvania 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
3,367housing units
3,367
Total Housing Units
3,016
Occupied Units
351
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,500
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$696
Median Rent
1958
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
+16.1%
YoY Change (2024)
219
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+119%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 15089 have increased 16.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -11.2% | 155 |
| 2021 | +14.9% | 177 |
| 2022 | +18.2% | 210 |
| 2023 | -9.9% | 189 |
| 2024 | +16.1% | 219 |
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 100 business establishments in ZIP 15089, employing approximately 707 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,715,000.
100
Businesses
707
Employees
$20.7M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 19.0% |
| Construction | 16 | 16.0% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 13.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 12.0% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 8.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 8.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 5.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 4.0% |
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 15089 vs 15640 →
ZIP 15089 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15089
West Newton (15089)
6,262 residents
- 15479 2,113
Smithton (15479)
2,113 residents
- 15637 1,861
Herminie (15637)
1,861 residents
- 15083 952
Sutersville (15083)
952 residents
- 15698 791
Yukon (15698)
791 residents
- 15678 476
Rillton (15678)
476 residents
- 15663 455
Madison (15663)
455 residents
- 15640 378
Hutchinson (15640)
378 residents
- 15695 337
Wyano (15695)
337 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15089 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15089 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15640
Hutchinson (15640)
$83,000 median income
- 15663
Madison (15663)
$76,250 median income
- 15637
Herminie (15637)
$70,461 median income
- 15678
Rillton (15678)
$66,389 median income
- 15083
Sutersville (15083)
$64,750 median income
- 15479
Smithton (15479)
$63,852 median income
- 15089
West Newton (15089)
$60,533 median income
- 15698
Yukon (15698)
$49,375 median income
- 15448
Jacobs Creek (15448)
$47,011 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15089 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15640 | Hutchinson, PA | 378 | 0.7 mi |
| 15698 | Yukon, PA | 791 | 2.7 mi |
| 15660 | Lowber, PA | 323 | 2.4 mi |
| 15695 | Wyano, PA | 337 | 3.0 mi |
| 15637 | Herminie, PA | 1,861 | 3.4 mi |
| 15083 | Sutersville, PA | 952 | 3.4 mi |
| 15678 | Rillton, PA | 476 | 4.7 mi |
| 15448 | Jacobs Creek, PA | 192 | 5.9 mi |
| 15663 | Madison, PA | 455 | 3.9 mi |
| 15479 | Smithton, PA | 2,113 | 4.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15089, 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 (6,262 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 15089 in?
ZIP code 15089 (West Newton) 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 15089?
ZIP code 15089 in West Newton, PA has a population of 6,262 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15089?
The median household income in ZIP 15089 is $60,533, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15089?
The median home value in ZIP 15089 is $164,500, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15089?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15089 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15089?
ZIP code 15089 has 100 business establishments employing approximately 707 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15089?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15089 are: Other services (except public administration) (19), Construction (16), Retail trade (13). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15089?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15089 increased by 16.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. 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 15089?
In ZIP code 15089, 62.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.8% 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 15089?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15089 is 29.1 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 15089?
In ZIP code 15089, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15089?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15089 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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