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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
$61,103
Median income
$241,800
Median home value
40.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Delmont pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

31th 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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $47,589. Poverty here runs at 9.3%, with unemployment measured at 7.2%. Housing costs here run $241,800 for a typical home value (6% above the state average), with rent averaging $842 a month; 67.1% of 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 15626, plus 6 more within Westmoreland County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 15626

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Delmont, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15626.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 15626?

53.0

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 92.1%
African American 0.3%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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

$47,589

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

27.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15626 ranks nationally

Delmont, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,103 31st percentile higher than 31% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,671

Total Housing Units

2,607

Occupied Units

64

Vacant Units

1.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.1%
Renter 32.9%

$241,800

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 15626 vs 15632 →

ZIP 15626 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 15626 ranks #4 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 15626 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 15626 ranks #9 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
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

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 Delmont, PA Pennsylvania

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.