Acme, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15610
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,738
- 37/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $72,938
- Median income Near-median income area
- $197,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Acme pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 49%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 37
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15610 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 15610 (Acme, PA) rose +14.3% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 15610 covers 99.9 square miles in Acme, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,738 residents on file, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15610 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,938 (6% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,389. The poverty rate is 8.8%, with unemployment at 9.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $197,100 (13% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $539; 86.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Westmoreland County, so 15610 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 15610
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Acme, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15610.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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 15610, Acme, 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
3,738
Population
99.9
Area (sq mi)
37
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15610?
50.2
Median Age
53.2%
Male
46.8%
Female
0.2%
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?
$72,938
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$42,389
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15610 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Acme, 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)
$72,938 Top 46% higher than 54% of 1,642 Pennsylvania 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
1,897housing units
1,897
Total Housing Units
1,746
Occupied Units
151
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$197,100
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$539
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 15610, employing approximately 437 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,384,000.
42
Businesses
437
Employees
$26.4M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 12 | 28.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 16.7% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 14.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 11.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 7.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 7.1% |
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 15610 vs 15628 →
ZIP 15610 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15666
Mount Pleasant (15666)
16,461 residents
- 15610 3,738
Acme (15610)
3,738 residents
- 15469 2,331
Normalville (15469)
2,331 residents
- 15687 1,476
Stahlstown (15687)
1,476 residents
- 15490 628
White (15490)
628 residents
- 15628 525
Donegal (15628)
525 residents
- 15462 398
Melcroft (15462)
398 residents
- 15446 324
Indian Head (15446)
324 residents
- 15638 288
Hostetter (15638)
288 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15610 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15610 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15610
Acme (15610)
$72,938 median income
- 15666
Mount Pleasant (15666)
$68,102 median income
- 15628
Donegal (15628)
$64,219 median income
- 15469
Normalville (15469)
$56,301 median income
- 15687
Stahlstown (15687)
$54,798 median income
- 15490
White (15490)
$49,408 median income
- 15693
Whitney (15693)
$49,118 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15610 ranks the highest of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15628 | Donegal, PA | 525 | 3.6 mi |
| 15687 | Stahlstown, PA | 1,476 | 5.0 mi |
| 15490 | White, PA | 628 | 5.2 mi |
| 15462 | Melcroft, PA | 398 | 6.0 mi |
| 15666 | Mount Pleasant, PA | 16,461 | 5.4 mi |
| 15693 | Whitney, PA | 189 | 7.7 mi |
| 15446 | Indian Head, PA | 324 | 7.5 mi |
| 15646 | Jones Mills, PA | 233 | 5.5 mi |
| 15469 | Normalville, PA | 2,331 | 8.8 mi |
| 15638 | Hostetter, PA | 288 | 8.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15610, 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 (3,738 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 15610 in?
ZIP code 15610 (Acme) 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 15610?
ZIP code 15610 in Acme, PA has a population of 3,738 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15610?
The median household income in ZIP 15610 is $72,938, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15610?
The median home value in ZIP 15610 is $197,100, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15610?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15610 is White at 95.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15610?
ZIP code 15610 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 437 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15610?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15610 are: Construction (12), Other services (except public administration) (7), Manufacturing (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15610?
In ZIP code 15610, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% 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 15610?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15610 is 28.6 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 15610?
In ZIP code 15610, approximately 86.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15610?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15610 is 8.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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