Harrison City, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15636
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,946
- 514/sq mi High-density area
- $145,492
- Median income Above-median income area
- $368,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Harrison City pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 4%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 514
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15636 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 15636 (Harrison City, PA) rose +5.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 200.5 in 2023 to 211.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 15636 covers 7.7 square miles in Harrison City, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,946 residents on file, a density of 514 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15636 skews affluent, with a median household income of $145,492 (87% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,283. The poverty rate is 5.2%, with unemployment at 9.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $368,500 (62% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 84.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,362.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Westmoreland County, so 15636 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 15636
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Harrison City, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15636.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 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 15636, Harrison City, 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
3,946
Population
7.7
Area (sq mi)
514
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15636?
45.1
Median Age
45.8%
Male
54.2%
Female
0.8%
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?
$145,492
Median Household Income
+87% vs state ZIP avg
$54,283
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Unemployment Rate
35.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15636 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Harrison City, 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)
$145,492 Top 4% higher than 96% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,478housing units
1,478
Total Housing Units
1,424
Occupied Units
54
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$368,500
Median Home Value
+62% vs state ZIP avg
$1,362
Median Rent
1993
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.6%
YoY Change (2024)
212
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+112%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 15636 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.0% | 147 |
| 2021 | +7.3% | 158 |
| 2022 | +18.6% | 187 |
| 2023 | +7.3% | 201 |
| 2024 | +5.6% | 212 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 69 business establishments in ZIP 15636, employing approximately 325 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,209,000.
69
Businesses
325
Employees
$13.2M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 15.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 13.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 11.6% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 10.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 10.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 10.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 10.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 4.3% |
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 15636 vs 15665 →
ZIP 15636 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15644
Jeannette (15644)
18,836 residents
- 15085
Trafford (15085)
7,944 residents
- 15636 3,946
Harrison City (15636)
3,946 residents
- 15665 1,472
Manor (15665)
1,472 residents
- 15675 1,003
Penn (15675)
1,003 residents
- 15692 941
Westmoreland City (15692)
941 residents
- 15623 762
Claridge (15623)
762 residents
- 15611 543
Adamsburg (15611)
543 residents
- 15634 523
Grapeville (15634)
523 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15636 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15636 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15636
Harrison City (15636)
$145,492 median income
- 15615
Ardara (15615)
$88,750 median income
- 15085
Trafford (15085)
$82,456 median income
- 15665
Manor (15665)
$82,375 median income
- 15675
Penn (15675)
$76,406 median income
- 15692
Westmoreland City (15692)
$71,574 median income
- 15644
Jeannette (15644)
$64,684 median income
- 15611
Adamsburg (15611)
$64,125 median income
- 15634
Grapeville (15634)
$62,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15636 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15665 | Manor, PA | 1,472 | 2.0 mi |
| 15623 | Claridge, PA | 762 | 1.9 mi |
| 15675 | Penn, PA | 1,003 | 2.3 mi |
| 15692 | Westmoreland City, PA | 941 | 2.6 mi |
| 15611 | Adamsburg, PA | 543 | 4.1 mi |
| 15644 | Jeannette, PA | 18,836 | 2.7 mi |
| 15615 | Ardara, PA | 387 | 4.1 mi |
| 15085 | Trafford, PA | 7,944 | 3.7 mi |
| 15647 | Larimer, PA | 314 | 3.8 mi |
| 15634 | Grapeville, PA | 523 | 4.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15636, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,946 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 15636 in?
ZIP code 15636 (Harrison City) 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 15636?
ZIP code 15636 in Harrison City, PA has a population of 3,946 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15636?
The median household income in ZIP 15636 is $145,492, which is 91% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15636?
The median home value in ZIP 15636 is $368,500, which is 32% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15636?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15636 is White at 94.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15636?
ZIP code 15636 has 69 business establishments employing approximately 325 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15636?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15636 are: Construction (11), Accommodation and food services (9), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15636?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15636 increased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15636?
In ZIP code 15636, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.2% 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 15636?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15636 is 35.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15636?
In ZIP code 15636, approximately 84.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15636?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15636 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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