ZIP Code 15627

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Derry · Westmoreland County · Pennsylvania

Population
6,544

89/sq mi

Median income
$59,398

▼ 22% vs US

higher than 28% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$157,000

▼ 44% vs US

higher than 28% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.3%

Median age 48.8

Land area
73.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 15627 in Derry, Pennsylvania has a population of 6,544. The median household income is $59,398, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $157,000, 44% below the US average. 17.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15627 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 73.5 square miles in Derry, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 6,544 residents, producing a population density of 89 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 15627 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15627 sits at $59,398 (24% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $34,017. The poverty rate stands at 14.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $157,000 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $800 per month, and 77.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15627 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 15627

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,544

Population

73.5

Area (sq mi)

89

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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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

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Derry, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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