ZIP Code 15628
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Donegal · Westmoreland County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 525
- Median income
- $64,219
- Median home value
- $158,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.3%
- Land area
- 6.7 sq mi
79/sq mi
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 37% of US ZIPs
▼ 43% vs US
higher than 29% of US ZIPs
Median age 52.6
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.
- 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 + 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
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
$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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 15628 vs 15646 →
| 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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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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