ZIP Code 15612

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Alverton · Westmoreland County · Pennsylvania

Population
474

73/sq mi

Median income
$59,018

▼ 23% vs US

higher than 27% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.2%

Median age 52.9

Land area
6.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 15612 in Alverton, Pennsylvania has a population of 474. The median household income is $59,018, which is 23% below the national average. 12.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15612 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.5 square miles in Alverton, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 474 residents, producing a population density of 73 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 15612 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15612 sits at $59,018 (24% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $46,468. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 84.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15612 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Westmoreland County, so you can benchmark 15612 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 →

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 15612, Alverton, 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

474

Population

6.5

Area (sq mi)

73

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15612?

52.9

Median Age

43.3%

Male

56.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$59,018

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$46,468

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.2%

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

What does housing look like?

226

Total Housing Units

197

Occupied Units

29

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.8%
Renter 15.2%

1971

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 15612, employing approximately 35 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,751,000.

5

Businesses

35

Employees

$1.8M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 15612 vs 15683 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
15683 Scottdale, PA 8,248 2.1 mi
15688 Tarrs, PA 641 2.3 mi
15631 Everson, PA 1,075 3.5 mi
15639 Hunker, PA 2,301 4.9 mi
15679 Ruffs Dale, PA 3,343 3.8 mi
15666 Mount Pleasant, PA 16,461 4.7 mi
15697 Youngwood, PA 3,038 7.2 mi
15616 Armbrust, PA 23 6.4 mi
15479 Smithton, PA 2,113 6.1 mi
15448 Jacobs Creek, PA 192 7.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15612 in?
ZIP code 15612 (Alverton) 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 15612?
ZIP code 15612 in Alverton, PA has a population of 474 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15612?
The median household income in ZIP 15612 is $59,018, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15612?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15612 is White at 95.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15612?
ZIP code 15612 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 35 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15612?
In ZIP code 15612, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.2% 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 15612?
In ZIP code 15612, approximately 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for Alverton, PA

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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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