Herminie, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15637
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,861
- 154/sq mi High-density area
- $70,461
- Median income Near-median income area
- $220,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Herminie pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 154
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15637 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15637 covers 12.1 square miles in Herminie, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,861 residents on file, a density of 154 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15637 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,461 (10% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,557. The poverty rate is 17.0%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $220,600 (3% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,155; 75.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Westmoreland County, so 15637 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 15637
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Herminie, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15637.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 15637, Herminie, 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
1,861
Population
12.1
Area (sq mi)
154
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15637?
44.2
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
2.3%
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?
$70,461
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$35,557
Per Capita Income
17.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15637 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Herminie, 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)
$70,461 48th percentile higher than 48% 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
807housing units
807
Total Housing Units
749
Occupied Units
58
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$220,600
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$1,155
Median Rent
1955
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 15637, employing approximately 158 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,582,000.
33
Businesses
158
Employees
$5.6M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 21.2% |
| Construction | 6 | 18.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 12.1% |
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 15637 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15642
Irwin (15642)
45,286 residents
- 15089 6,262
West Newton (15089)
6,262 residents
- 15637 1,861
Herminie (15637)
1,861 residents
- 15698 791
Yukon (15698)
791 residents
- 15678 476
Rillton (15678)
476 residents
- 15663 455
Madison (15663)
455 residents
- 15640 378
Hutchinson (15640)
378 residents
- 15617 367
Arona (15617)
367 residents
- 15660 323
Lowber (15660)
323 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15637 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15637 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15691
Wendel (15691)
$168,289 median income
- 15642
Irwin (15642)
$97,706 median income
- 15640
Hutchinson (15640)
$83,000 median income
- 15663
Madison (15663)
$76,250 median income
- 15617
Arona (15617)
$73,125 median income
- 15637
Herminie (15637)
$70,461 median income
- 15678 $66,389
Rillton (15678)
$66,389 median income
- 15089 $60,533
West Newton (15089)
$60,533 median income
- 15698 $49,375
Yukon (15698)
$49,375 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15637 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15625 | Darragh, PA | 144 | 1.7 mi |
| 15678 | Rillton, PA | 476 | 1.7 mi |
| 15663 | Madison, PA | 455 | 1.9 mi |
| 15691 | Wendel, PA | 70 | 2.5 mi |
| 15640 | Hutchinson, PA | 378 | 2.9 mi |
| 15617 | Arona, PA | 367 | 2.9 mi |
| 15642 | Irwin, PA | 45,286 | 3.8 mi |
| 15698 | Yukon, PA | 791 | 3.6 mi |
| 15089 | West Newton, PA | 6,262 | 3.4 mi |
| 15660 | Lowber, PA | 323 | 3.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15637, 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 (1,861 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 15637 in?
ZIP code 15637 (Herminie) 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 15637?
ZIP code 15637 in Herminie, PA has a population of 1,861 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15637?
The median household income in ZIP 15637 is $70,461, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15637?
The median home value in ZIP 15637 is $220,600, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15637?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15637 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15637?
ZIP code 15637 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 158 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15637?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15637 are: Retail trade (7), Construction (6), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15637?
In ZIP code 15637, 68.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.8% 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 15637?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15637 is 23.1 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 15637?
In ZIP code 15637, approximately 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15637?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15637 is 17.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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