Donegal, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15628
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 525
- 79/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,219
- Median income Near-median income area
- $158,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 33.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Donegal pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 79
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15628 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15628 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Donegal, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, home to just 525 residents across 6.7 square miles, a density of 79 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15628 reports a modest median household income of $64,219 (18% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,220. The poverty rate is 21.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $158,500 (30% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP); owner occupancy is 73.9%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Westmoreland County, so 15628 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 15628
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Donegal, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15628.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 3
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 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 15628, Donegal, 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
525
Population
6.7
Area (sq mi)
79
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15628?
52.6
Median Age
57.0%
Male
43.0%
Female
0.0%
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?
$64,219
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$40,220
Per Capita Income
21.8%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 15628 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Donegal, 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)
$64,219 35th percentile higher than 35% 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
278housing units
278
Total Housing Units
230
Occupied Units
48
Vacant Units
1.99
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$158,500
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
1996
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 38 business establishments in ZIP 15628, employing approximately 419 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,416,000.
38
Businesses
419
Employees
$14.4M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 23.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 21.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 18.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 10.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 7.9% |
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 15628 vs 15646 →
ZIP 15628 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15610
Acme (15610)
3,738 residents
- 15469
Normalville (15469)
2,331 residents
- 15687 1,476
Stahlstown (15687)
1,476 residents
- 15622 1,387
Champion (15622)
1,387 residents
- 15490 628
White (15490)
628 residents
- 15628 525
Donegal (15628)
525 residents
- 15462 398
Melcroft (15462)
398 residents
- 15677 389
Rector (15677)
389 residents
- 15446 324
Indian Head (15446)
324 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15628 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15628 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15502
Hidden Valley (15502)
$80,694 median income
- 15610
Acme (15610)
$72,938 median income
- 15628
Donegal (15628)
$64,219 median income
- 15469
Normalville (15469)
$56,301 median income
- 15687
Stahlstown (15687)
$54,798 median income
- 15677
Rector (15677)
$51,579 median income
- 15490
White (15490)
$49,408 median income
- 15622
Champion (15622)
$46,583 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15628 ranks #3 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15646 | Jones Mills, PA | 233 | 2.1 mi |
| 15462 | Melcroft, PA | 398 | 3.1 mi |
| 15610 | Acme, PA | 3,738 | 3.6 mi |
| 15687 | Stahlstown, PA | 1,476 | 3.5 mi |
| 15446 | Indian Head, PA | 324 | 4.8 mi |
| 15490 | White, PA | 628 | 4.7 mi |
| 15622 | Champion, PA | 1,387 | 4.9 mi |
| 15469 | Normalville, PA | 2,331 | 6.5 mi |
| 15677 | Rector, PA | 389 | 7.8 mi |
| 15502 | Hidden Valley, PA | 191 | 8.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15628, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 15628 in?
ZIP code 15628 (Donegal) 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 15628?
ZIP code 15628 in Donegal, PA has a population of 525 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15628?
The median household income in ZIP 15628 is $64,219, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15628?
The median home value in ZIP 15628 is $158,500, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15628?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15628 is White at 95.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15628?
ZIP code 15628 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 419 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15628?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15628 are: Retail trade (9), Accommodation and food services (8), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15628?
In ZIP code 15628, 63.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15628?
In ZIP code 15628, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15628?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15628 is 21.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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