ZIP Code 15601
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Greensburg · Westmoreland County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 59,483
- Median income
- $78,555
- Median home value
- $228,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 40.3%
- Land area
- 223.3 sq mi
266/sq mi
▲ 3% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
▼ 18% vs US
higher than 52% of US ZIPs
Median age 46
New York
ZIP code 15601 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania has a population of 59,483. The median household income is $78,555, which is 3% above the national average. Median home value is $228,000, 18% below the US average. 40.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 15601 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 223.3 square miles in Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 59,483 residents, producing a population density of 266 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 15601 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15601 sits at $78,555 (1% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $45,073. The poverty rate stands at 9.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. 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 direct signal of whether 15601 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Westmoreland County, so you can benchmark 15601 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 15601
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$45,073
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 15601 vs 15633 →
| 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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