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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
$145,492
Median income
$368,500
Median home value
48.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $54,283. Poverty here runs at 5.2%, with unemployment measured at 9.7%. The typical home here is valued at $368,500 (62% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,362 monthly, and 84.9% of units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Westmoreland County, so you can benchmark 15636 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 →

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 15636?

45.1

Median Age

45.8%

Male

54.2%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 94.9%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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

$54,283

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

9.7%

Unemployment Rate

35.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15636 ranks nationally

Harrison City, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$145,492 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,478

Total Housing Units

1,424

Occupied Units

54

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.9%
Renter 15.1%

$368,500

Median Home Value

+62% vs state

$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

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ZIP 15636 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 15636 ranks #3 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 15636 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 15636 ranks the highest 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Westmoreland County

15601 standard
Greensburg, PA
Pop: 59,483
15642 standard
Irwin, PA
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 Harrison City, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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