PlainZIP

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
$55,278
Median income
$70,300
Median home value
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th 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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $29,481. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $70,300 (69% below the state average) with median rent at $820 per month, and 77.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Westmoreland County, so you can benchmark 15629 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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

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Who lives in ZIP 15629?

52.8

Median Age

54.8%

Male

45.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.9%
African American 3.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
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?

$55,278

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$29,481

Per Capita Income

16.5%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

23.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15629 ranks nationally

East Vandergrift, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$55,278 21st percentile higher than 21% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%

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

What does housing look like?

361

Total Housing Units

308

Occupied Units

53

Vacant Units

2.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.6%
Renter 22.4%

$70,300

Median Home Value

-69% vs state

$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

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ZIP 15629 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15629 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 15629 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

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Pop: 59,483
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Pop: 45,286
15068 standard
New Kensington, PA
Pop: 38,785
15650 standard
Latrobe, PA
Pop: 28,432
15644 standard
Jeannette, PA
Pop: 18,836
15666 standard
Mount Pleasant, PA
Pop: 16,461

Related Areas

Westmoreland County East Vandergrift, PA Pennsylvania

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.