Delmont, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15626
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,105
- 500/sq mi High-density area
- $61,103
- Median income Below-median income area
- $241,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 40.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Delmont pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 45%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 500
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15626 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 15626 (Delmont, PA) rose +10.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 200.2 in 2023 to 221.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 15626 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Delmont, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, home to 5,105 residents across 10.2 square miles, a density of 500 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15626 reports a modest median household income of $61,103 (22% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,589. The poverty rate is 9.3%, with unemployment at 7.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $241,800 (6% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $842; 67.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Westmoreland County, so 15626 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 15626
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Delmont, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15626.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 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 15626, Delmont, 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
5,105
Population
10.2
Area (sq mi)
500
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15626?
53.0
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
4.7%
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?
$61,103
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$47,589
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
27.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15626 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Delmont, 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)
$61,103 27th percentile higher than 27% 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
2,671housing units
2,671
Total Housing Units
2,607
Occupied Units
64
Vacant Units
1.96
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$241,800
Median Home Value
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$842
Median Rent
1978
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
+10.7%
YoY Change (2024)
222
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+122%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 15626 have increased 10.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.7% | 158 |
| 2021 | +11.2% | 175 |
| 2022 | +6.1% | 186 |
| 2023 | +7.6% | 200 |
| 2024 | +10.7% | 222 |
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 156 business establishments in ZIP 15626, employing approximately 2,471 people with a combined annual payroll of $99,759,000.
156
Businesses
2,471
Employees
$99.8M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 35 | 22.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 12.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 10.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 9.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 9.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 5.1% |
| Construction | 7 | 4.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 15626 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15601
Greensburg (15601)
59,483 residents
- 15644 18,836
Jeannette (15644)
18,836 residents
- 15632 9,363
Export (15632)
9,363 residents
- 15626 5,105
Delmont (15626)
5,105 residents
- 15636 3,946
Harrison City (15636)
3,946 residents
- 15675 1,003
Penn (15675)
1,003 residents
- 15684 841
Slickville (15684)
841 residents
- 15623 762
Claridge (15623)
762 residents
- 15634 523
Grapeville (15634)
523 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15626 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15626 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15636
Harrison City (15636)
$145,492 median income
- 15633
Forbes Road (15633)
$113,623 median income
- 15632
Export (15632)
$93,664 median income
- 15601
Greensburg (15601)
$78,555 median income
- 15675
Penn (15675)
$76,406 median income
- 15644
Jeannette (15644)
$64,684 median income
- 15684
Slickville (15684)
$63,500 median income
- 15634
Grapeville (15634)
$62,000 median income
- 15626
Delmont (15626)
$61,103 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15626 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15632 | Export, PA | 9,363 | 2.7 mi |
| 15623 | Claridge, PA | 762 | 3.6 mi |
| 15644 | Jeannette, PA | 18,836 | 4.5 mi |
| 15633 | Forbes Road, PA | 293 | 4.4 mi |
| 15684 | Slickville, PA | 841 | 4.7 mi |
| 15634 | Grapeville, PA | 523 | 5.9 mi |
| 15636 | Harrison City, PA | 3,946 | 5.1 mi |
| 15601 | Greensburg, PA | 59,483 | 6.7 mi |
| 15675 | Penn, PA | 1,003 | 5.9 mi |
| 15635 | Hannastown, PA | 220 | 5.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15626, 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 (5,105 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 15626 in?
ZIP code 15626 (Delmont) 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 15626?
ZIP code 15626 in Delmont, PA has a population of 5,105 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15626?
The median household income in ZIP 15626 is $61,103, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15626?
The median home value in ZIP 15626 is $241,800, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15626?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15626 is White at 92.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15626?
ZIP code 15626 has 156 business establishments employing approximately 2,471 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15626?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15626 are: Retail trade (35), Other services (except public administration) (19), Health care and social assistance (17). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15626?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15626 increased by 10.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15626?
In ZIP code 15626, 70.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.6% 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 15626?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15626 is 27.7 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 15626?
In ZIP code 15626, approximately 67.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15626?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15626 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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