PlainZIP

Derry, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15627

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

6,544
89/sq mi
$59,398
Median income
$157,000
Median home value
17.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
89
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15627 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15627 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Derry, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, home to 6,544 residents across 73.5 square miles, a density of 89 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15627 reports a modest median household income of $59,398 (24% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $34,017. Local economic indicators show a 14.1% poverty rate alongside 6.2% unemployment. Housing costs here run $157,000 for a typical home value (31% below the state average), with rent averaging $800 a month; 77.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Westmoreland County, so you can benchmark 15627 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 15627

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Derry, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15627.

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 15627, Derry, 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

6,544

Population

73.5

Area (sq mi)

89

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 15627?

48.8

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 94.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$59,398

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$34,017

Per Capita Income

14.1%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

24.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15627 ranks nationally

Derry, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,398 28th percentile higher than 28% 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 70.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,073

Total Housing Units

2,848

Occupied Units

225

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.1%
Renter 22.9%

$157,000

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$800

Median Rent

1961

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 72 business establishments in ZIP 15627, employing approximately 722 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,765,000.

72

Businesses

722

Employees

$33.8M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 17 23.6%
Construction 11 15.3%
Retail trade 7 9.7%
Manufacturing 6 8.3%
Transportation and warehousing 6 8.3%
Finance and insurance 6 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 5.6%
Accommodation and food services 4 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 4.2%

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 15627 vs 15671 →

ZIP 15627 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 15627 ranks #3 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 15627 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 15627 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
15671 New Derry, PA 865 0.9 mi
15620 Bradenville, PA 911 2.6 mi
15661 Loyalhanna, PA 504 3.5 mi
15696 Youngstown, PA 384 5.8 mi
15779 Torrance, PA 414 5.7 mi
15923 Bolivar, PA 1,770 7.5 mi
15650 Latrobe, PA 28,432 7.0 mi
15717 Blairsville, PA 10,847 7.8 mi
15670 New Alexandria, PA 3,649 7.6 mi
15638 Hostetter, PA 288 7.7 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 Derry, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15627 in? ▼
ZIP code 15627 (Derry) 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 15627? ▼
ZIP code 15627 in Derry, PA has a population of 6,544 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15627? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15627 is $59,398, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15627? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15627 is $157,000, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15627? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15627 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15627? ▼
ZIP code 15627 has 72 business establishments employing approximately 722 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15627? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15627 are: Other services (except public administration) (17), Construction (11), Retail trade (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15627? ▼
In ZIP code 15627, 70.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.3% 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 15627? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15627 is 24.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15627? ▼
In ZIP code 15627, approximately 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15627? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15627 is 14.1% 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.