Greensburg, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15601
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 59,483
- 266/sq mi High-density area
- $78,555
- Median income Near-median income area
- $228,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 40.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Greensburg pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 266
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15601 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 15601 (Greensburg, PA) rose +4.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 193.7 in 2023 to 202.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 15601 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, with 59,483 residents across 223.3 square miles, a density of 266 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15601 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,555 (1% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,073. The poverty rate is 9.3%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $228,000 (0% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $904; 75.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Westmoreland County, so 15601 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 15601
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greensburg, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15601.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
305 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
280 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
200 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
186 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
163 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 15601, Greensburg, 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
59,483
Population
223.3
Area (sq mi)
266
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15601?
46.0
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
2.3%
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?
$78,555
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$45,073
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15601 ranks nationally
Greensburg, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$78,555 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
26,232housing units
26,232
Total Housing Units
24,492
Occupied Units
1,740
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$228,000
Median Home Value
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$904
Median Rent
1971
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
+4.8%
YoY Change (2024)
203
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+103%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 15601 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +103% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.2% | 151 |
| 2021 | +8.3% | 164 |
| 2022 | +13.7% | 186 |
| 2023 | +4.1% | 194 |
| 2024 | +4.8% | 203 |
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 1,776 business establishments in ZIP 15601, employing approximately 29,133 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,381,666,000.
1,776
Businesses
29,133
Employees
$1.4B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 305 | 17.2% |
| Retail trade | 280 | 15.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 200 | 11.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 186 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 163 | 9.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 121 | 6.8% |
| Construction | 113 | 6.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 86 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 65 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 57 | 3.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 55 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 37 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 34 | 1.9% |
| Information | 30 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 19 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 15 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 8 | 0.5% |
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 15601 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15601
Greensburg (15601)
59,483 residents
- 15644 18,836
Jeannette (15644)
18,836 residents
- 15697 3,038
Youngwood (15697)
3,038 residents
- 15675 1,003
Penn (15675)
1,003 residents
- 15611 543
Adamsburg (15611)
543 residents
- 15634 523
Grapeville (15634)
523 residents
- 15624 410
Crabtree (15624)
410 residents
- 15633 293
Forbes Road (15633)
293 residents
- 15662 271
Luxor (15662)
271 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15601 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15601 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15616
Armbrust (15616)
$115,648 median income
- 15633
Forbes Road (15633)
$113,623 median income
- 15662
Luxor (15662)
$83,715 median income
- 15601
Greensburg (15601)
$78,555 median income
- 15675
Penn (15675)
$76,406 median income
- 15697
Youngwood (15697)
$64,961 median income
- 15644
Jeannette (15644)
$64,684 median income
- 15611
Adamsburg (15611)
$64,125 median income
- 15634
Grapeville (15634)
$62,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15601 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15633 | Forbes Road, PA | 293 | 3.0 mi |
| 15635 | Hannastown, PA | 220 | 3.0 mi |
| 15662 | Luxor, PA | 271 | 3.3 mi |
| 15634 | Grapeville, PA | 523 | 3.7 mi |
| 15644 | Jeannette, PA | 18,836 | 4.6 mi |
| 15616 | Armbrust, PA | 23 | 6.4 mi |
| 15624 | Crabtree, PA | 410 | 4.9 mi |
| 15697 | Youngwood, PA | 3,038 | 5.6 mi |
| 15675 | Penn, PA | 1,003 | 5.5 mi |
| 15611 | Adamsburg, PA | 543 | 6.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15601, 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 (59,483 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 15601 in?
ZIP code 15601 (Greensburg) 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 15601?
ZIP code 15601 in Greensburg, PA has a population of 59,483 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15601?
The median household income in ZIP 15601 is $78,555, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15601?
The median home value in ZIP 15601 is $228,000, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15601?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15601 is White at 92.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15601?
ZIP code 15601 has 1,776 business establishments employing approximately 29,133 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15601?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15601 are: Health care and social assistance (305), Retail trade (280), Other services (except public administration) (200). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15601?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15601 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 103%. 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 15601?
In ZIP code 15601, 70.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.3% 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 15601?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15601 is 24.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15601?
In ZIP code 15601, approximately 75.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15601?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15601 is 9.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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