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 Moderate-density area
- $59,398
- Median income Below-median income area
- $157,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 15627 (Derry, PA) rose +7.9% from 2023 to 2024.
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,017. The poverty rate is 14.1%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $157,000 (31% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $800; owner occupancy is 77.1%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Westmoreland County, so 15627 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 15627
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Derry, PA
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$34,017
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
24.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15627 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Derry, 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)
$59,398 24th percentile higher than 24% 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
3,073housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 15650
Latrobe (15650)
28,432 residents
- 15717 10,847
Blairsville (15717)
10,847 residents
- 15627 6,544
Derry (15627)
6,544 residents
- 15670 3,649
New Alexandria (15670)
3,649 residents
- 15923 1,770
Bolivar (15923)
1,770 residents
- 15620 911
Bradenville (15620)
911 residents
- 15671 865
New Derry (15671)
865 residents
- 15661 504
Loyalhanna (15661)
504 residents
- 15779 414
Torrance (15779)
414 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15627 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15627 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15779
Torrance (15779)
$92,250 median income
- 15661
Loyalhanna (15661)
$80,564 median income
- 15670
New Alexandria (15670)
$79,345 median income
- 15671
New Derry (15671)
$65,556 median income
- 15696
Youngstown (15696)
$65,250 median income
- 15650
Latrobe (15650)
$63,305 median income
- 15717
Blairsville (15717)
$61,304 median income
- 15620
Bradenville (15620)
$59,967 median income
- 15627
Derry (15627)
$59,398 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15627, 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 (6,544 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 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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