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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
$60,533
Median income
$164,500
Median home value
21.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
32th 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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $33,734. 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 9.7%. Median home value sits at $164,500 (28% below the state average), median rent at $696 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 15089, plus 6 more within Westmoreland County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 15089?

49.1

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 93.5%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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

$33,734

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

9.7%

Unemployment Rate

29.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15089 ranks nationally

West Newton, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,533 30th percentile higher than 30% 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 62.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.8%

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

What does housing look like?

3,367

Total Housing Units

3,016

Occupied Units

351

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.6%
Renter 17.4%

$164,500

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$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

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ZIP 15089 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 15089 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 15089 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 15089 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
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

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Pop: 28,432
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Pop: 18,836
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Pop: 16,461

Related Areas

Westmoreland County West Newton, PA Pennsylvania

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.