PlainZIP

Claridge, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15623

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

762
169/sq mi
$57,335
Median income
$251,500
Median home value
14.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Claridge pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
169
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15623 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15623 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Claridge, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, home to just 762 residents across 4.5 square miles, a density of 169 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15623 reports a modest median household income of $57,335 (26% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $44,494. Poverty here runs at 27.7%, with unemployment measured at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $251,500 (11% above the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 81.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.1, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Westmoreland County, letting you compare 15623 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 →

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 15623, Claridge, 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

762

Population

4.5

Area (sq mi)

169

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15623?

31.1

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 96.7%
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 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$57,335

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$44,494

Per Capita Income

27.7%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 15623 ranks nationally

Claridge, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$57,335 25th percentile higher than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 58.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.7%

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

What does housing look like?

460

Total Housing Units

433

Occupied Units

27

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.8%
Renter 18.2%

$251,500

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

1957

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 15623, employing approximately 37 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,725,000.

13

Businesses

37

Employees

$1.7M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 46.1%

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 15623 vs 15644 →

ZIP 15623 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 15623 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 15623 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 15623 ranks #null 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
15644 Jeannette, PA 18,836 1.5 mi
15636 Harrison City, PA 3,946 1.9 mi
15675 Penn, PA 1,003 2.4 mi
15634 Grapeville, PA 523 3.1 mi
15665 Manor, PA 1,472 3.0 mi
15626 Delmont, PA 5,105 3.6 mi
15632 Export, PA 9,363 5.0 mi
15611 Adamsburg, PA 543 4.5 mi
15692 Westmoreland City, PA 941 3.9 mi
15633 Forbes Road, PA 293 5.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Westmoreland County

15601 standard
Greensburg, PA
Pop: 59,483
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

Related Areas

Westmoreland County Claridge, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15623 in? ▼
ZIP code 15623 (Claridge) 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 15623? ▼
ZIP code 15623 in Claridge, PA has a population of 762 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15623? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15623 is $57,335, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15623? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15623 is $251,500, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15623? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15623 is White at 96.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15623? ▼
ZIP code 15623 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 37 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15623? ▼
In ZIP code 15623, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.7% 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 15623? ▼
In ZIP code 15623, approximately 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15623? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15623 is 27.7% 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.