ZIP Code 15627
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Derry · Westmoreland County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 6,544
- Median income
- $59,398
- Median home value
- $157,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 17.3%
- Land area
- 73.5 sq mi
89/sq mi
▼ 22% vs US
higher than 28% of US ZIPs
▼ 44% vs US
higher than 28% of US ZIPs
Median age 48.8
New York
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.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Manufacturing 6
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 6
Transportation and warehousing
6 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 + 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15627?
48.8
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
1.6%
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?
$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?
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
$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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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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