Smithton, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15479
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,113
- 38/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $63,852
- Median income Near-median income area
- $202,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Smithton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 38
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15479 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15479 covers 55.0 square miles in Smithton, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,113 residents on file, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15479 reports a modest median household income of $63,852 (18% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $80,891. The poverty rate is 14.9%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $202,700 (11% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $898; 69.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Westmoreland County, so 15479 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 15479
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Smithton, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15479.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 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 15479, Smithton, 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
2,113
Population
55.0
Area (sq mi)
38
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15479?
38.2
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
1.8%
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?
$63,852
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$80,891
Per Capita Income
14.9%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 15479 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Smithton, 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)
$63,852 34th percentile higher than 34% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
867housing units
867
Total Housing Units
827
Occupied Units
40
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$202,700
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$898
Median Rent
1965
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 44 business establishments in ZIP 15479, employing approximately 1,084 people with a combined annual payroll of $56,501,000.
44
Businesses
1,084
Employees
$56.5M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 20.4% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 18.2% |
| Construction | 5 | 11.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 9.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 6.8% |
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 15479 vs 15448 →
ZIP 15479 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15012
Belle Vernon (15012)
15,905 residents
- 15089 6,262
West Newton (15089)
6,262 residents
- 15679 3,343
Ruffs Dale (15679)
3,343 residents
- 15479 2,113
Smithton (15479)
2,113 residents
- 15637 1,861
Herminie (15637)
1,861 residents
- 15428 1,806
Dawson (15428)
1,806 residents
- 15698 791
Yukon (15698)
791 residents
- 15640 378
Hutchinson (15640)
378 residents
- 15695 337
Wyano (15695)
337 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15479 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15479 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
- 15679
Ruffs Dale (15679)
$77,099 median income
- 15637
Herminie (15637)
$70,461 median income
- 15428
Dawson (15428)
$70,368 median income
- 15479
Smithton (15479)
$63,852 median income
- 15089
West Newton (15089)
$60,533 median income
- 15012
Belle Vernon (15012)
$60,172 median income
- 15698
Yukon (15698)
$49,375 median income
- 15448
Jacobs Creek (15448)
$47,011 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15479 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15448 | Jacobs Creek, PA | 192 | 1.6 mi |
| 15695 | Wyano, PA | 337 | 3.3 mi |
| 15492 | Wickhaven, PA | 108 | 3.4 mi |
| 15679 | Ruffs Dale, PA | 3,343 | 3.7 mi |
| 15640 | Hutchinson, PA | 378 | 5.0 mi |
| 15698 | Yukon, PA | 791 | 4.6 mi |
| 15089 | West Newton, PA | 6,262 | 4.9 mi |
| 15012 | Belle Vernon, PA | 15,905 | 5.2 mi |
| 15428 | Dawson, PA | 1,806 | 5.3 mi |
| 15637 | Herminie, PA | 1,861 | 7.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15479, 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 (2,113 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 15479 in?
ZIP code 15479 (Smithton) 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 15479?
ZIP code 15479 in Smithton, PA has a population of 2,113 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15479?
The median household income in ZIP 15479 is $63,852, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15479?
The median home value in ZIP 15479 is $202,700, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15479?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15479 is White at 96.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15479?
ZIP code 15479 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 1,084 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15479?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15479 are: Other services (except public administration) (9), Retail trade (8), Construction (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15479?
In ZIP code 15479, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15479?
In ZIP code 15479, approximately 69.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15479?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15479 is 14.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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