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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
$78,555
Median income
$228,000
Median home value
40.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $45,073. Local economic indicators show a 9.3% poverty rate alongside 4.4% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $228,000 (0% above the state average) with median rent at $904 per month, and 75.1% of occupied units 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Westmoreland County, letting you compare 15601 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 15601

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greensburg, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15601.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 15601?

46.0

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 92.4%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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

$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

$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 70.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.3%

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

What does housing look like?

26,232

Total Housing Units

24,492

Occupied Units

1,740

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.1%
Renter 24.9%

$228,000

Median Home Value

+0% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15601 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 15601 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 15601 ranks #4 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Westmoreland County

15642 standard
Irwin, PA
Pop: 45,286
15068 standard
New Kensington, PA
Pop: 38,785
15650 standard
Latrobe, PA
Pop: 28,432
15644 standard
Jeannette, PA
Pop: 18,836
15666 standard
Mount Pleasant, PA
Pop: 16,461
15012 standard
Belle Vernon, PA
Pop: 15,905

Related Areas

Westmoreland County Greensburg, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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