East Vandergrift, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15629
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 676
- 2,033/sq mi High-density area
- $55,278
- Median income Below-median income area
- $70,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
East Vandergrift pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 3rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,033
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15629 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15629 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Vandergrift, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, home to just 676 residents across 0.3 square miles, a density of 2,033 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15629 reports a modest median household income of $55,278 (29% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,481. The poverty rate is 16.5%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $70,300 (69% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $820; owner occupancy is 77.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.8, 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 15629 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 →
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 15629, East Vandergrift, 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
676
Population
0.3
Area (sq mi)
2,033
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15629?
52.8
Median Age
54.8%
Male
45.2%
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?
$55,278
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$29,481
Per Capita Income
16.5%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
23.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15629 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
East Vandergrift, 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)
$55,278 16th percentile higher than 16% 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
361housing units
361
Total Housing Units
308
Occupied Units
53
Vacant Units
2.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$70,300
Median Home Value
-69% vs state ZIP avg
$820
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 15629, employing approximately 22 people with a combined annual payroll of $533,000.
5
Businesses
22
Employees
$533K
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 60.0% |
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 15629 vs 15673 →
ZIP 15629 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15068
New Kensington (15068)
38,785 residents
- 15613 13,933
Apollo (15613)
13,933 residents
- 15656 10,298
Leechburg (15656)
10,298 residents
- 15690 9,078
Vandergrift (15690)
9,078 residents
- 15618 2,634
Avonmore (15618)
2,634 residents
- 15673 1,296
North Apollo (15673)
1,296 residents
- 15686 972
Spring Church (15686)
972 residents
- 15684 841
Slickville (15684)
841 residents
- 15629 676
East Vandergrift (15629)
676 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15629 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15629 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15613
Apollo (15613)
$71,988 median income
- 15656
Leechburg (15656)
$68,311 median income
- 15673
North Apollo (15673)
$66,629 median income
- 15641
Hyde Park (15641)
$65,536 median income
- 15684
Slickville (15684)
$63,500 median income
- 15068
New Kensington (15068)
$63,426 median income
- 15618
Avonmore (15618)
$61,579 median income
- 15690
Vandergrift (15690)
$55,457 median income
- 15629
East Vandergrift (15629)
$55,278 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15629 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15673 | North Apollo, PA | 1,296 | 0.4 mi |
| 15613 | Apollo, PA | 13,933 | 3.0 mi |
| 15641 | Hyde Park, PA | 500 | 2.7 mi |
| 15690 | Vandergrift, PA | 9,078 | 3.3 mi |
| 15656 | Leechburg, PA | 10,298 | 4.6 mi |
| 15680 | Salina, PA | 101 | 6.3 mi |
| 15686 | Spring Church, PA | 972 | 7.0 mi |
| 15618 | Avonmore, PA | 2,634 | 6.7 mi |
| 15684 | Slickville, PA | 841 | 9.7 mi |
| 15068 | New Kensington, PA | 38,785 | 8.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15629, 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 15629 in?
ZIP code 15629 (East Vandergrift) 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 15629?
ZIP code 15629 in East Vandergrift, PA has a population of 676 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15629?
The median household income in ZIP 15629 is $55,278, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15629?
The median home value in ZIP 15629 is $70,300, which is 75% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15629?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15629 is White at 92.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15629?
ZIP code 15629 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 22 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15629?
In ZIP code 15629, 73.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% 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 15629?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15629 is 23.7 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 15629?
In ZIP code 15629, approximately 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15629?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15629 is 16.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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