Avonmore, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15618
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,634
- 37/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,579
- Median income Below-median income area
- $113,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Avonmore pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 37
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15618 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15618 covers 71.8 square miles in Avonmore, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,634 residents on file, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15618 reports a modest median household income of $61,579 (21% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,346. The poverty rate is 9.3%, with unemployment at 2.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $113,800 (50% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $772; owner occupancy is 82.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.8, 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 15618 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 15618
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Avonmore, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15618.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Retail trade 5
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 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 15618, Avonmore, 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
2,634
Population
71.8
Area (sq mi)
37
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15618?
52.8
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
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?
$61,579
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$35,346
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
29.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15618 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Avonmore, 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)
$61,579 29th percentile higher than 29% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,187housing units
1,187
Total Housing Units
1,100
Occupied Units
87
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$113,800
Median Home Value
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$772
Median Rent
1959
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 49 business establishments in ZIP 15618, employing approximately 244 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,202,000.
49
Businesses
244
Employees
$11.2M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 26.5% |
| Construction | 8 | 16.3% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 12.2% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 10.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 8.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 6.1% |
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 15618 vs 15681 →
ZIP 15618 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15613
Apollo (15613)
13,933 residents
- 15681 5,241
Saltsburg (15681)
5,241 residents
- 15618 2,634
Avonmore (15618)
2,634 residents
- 15725 1,446
Clarksburg (15725)
1,446 residents
- 15673 1,296
North Apollo (15673)
1,296 residents
- 15686 972
Spring Church (15686)
972 residents
- 15629 676
East Vandergrift (15629)
676 residents
- 15756 207
Mc Intyre (15756)
207 residents
- 15727 168
Clune (15727)
168 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15618 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15618 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15725
Clarksburg (15725)
$78,375 median income
- 15681
Saltsburg (15681)
$73,130 median income
- 15613
Apollo (15613)
$71,988 median income
- 15673
North Apollo (15673)
$66,629 median income
- 15727
Clune (15727)
$64,063 median income
- 15783
West Lebanon (15783)
$62,000 median income
- 15618
Avonmore (15618)
$61,579 median income
- 15629
East Vandergrift (15629)
$55,278 median income
- 15686
Spring Church (15686)
$49,977 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15618 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15681 | Saltsburg, PA | 5,241 | 4.2 mi |
| 15686 | Spring Church, PA | 972 | 4.0 mi |
| 15680 | Salina, PA | 101 | 4.0 mi |
| 15613 | Apollo, PA | 13,933 | 6.3 mi |
| 15727 | Clune, PA | 168 | 7.1 mi |
| 15783 | West Lebanon, PA | 140 | 6.0 mi |
| 15673 | North Apollo, PA | 1,296 | 6.2 mi |
| 15725 | Clarksburg, PA | 1,446 | 6.2 mi |
| 15629 | East Vandergrift, PA | 676 | 6.7 mi |
| 15756 | Mc Intyre, PA | 207 | 7.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15618, 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 (2,634 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 15618 in?
ZIP code 15618 (Avonmore) 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 15618?
ZIP code 15618 in Avonmore, PA has a population of 2,634 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15618?
The median household income in ZIP 15618 is $61,579, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15618?
The median home value in ZIP 15618 is $113,800, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15618?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15618 is White at 96.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15618?
ZIP code 15618 has 49 business establishments employing approximately 244 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15618?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15618 are: Other services (except public administration) (13), Construction (8), Manufacturing (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15618?
In ZIP code 15618, 69.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.9% 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 15618?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15618 is 29.1 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 15618?
In ZIP code 15618, approximately 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15618?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15618 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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