ZIP Code 15628

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Donegal · Westmoreland County · Pennsylvania

Population
525

79/sq mi

Median income
$64,219

▼ 16% vs US

higher than 37% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$158,500

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
33.3%

Median age 52.6

Land area
6.7 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 15628 in Donegal, Pennsylvania has a population of 525. The median household income is $64,219, which is 16% below the national average. Median home value is $158,500, 43% below the US average. 33.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15628 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.7 square miles in Donegal, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 525 residents, producing a population density of 79 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 15628 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15628 sits at $64,219 (18% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $40,220. The poverty rate stands at 21.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $158,500 (30% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 73.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15628 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Westmoreland County, so you can benchmark 15628 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 15628

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15628.

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 15628, Donegal, 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

525

Population

6.7

Area (sq mi)

79

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15628?

52.6

Median Age

57.0%

Male

43.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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

$40,220

Per Capita Income

21.8%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.3%

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

What does housing look like?

278

Total Housing Units

230

Occupied Units

48

Vacant Units

1.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.9%
Renter 26.1%

$158,500

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

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

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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

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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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Official Data Resources for Donegal, 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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