ZIP Code 15638

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Hostetter · Westmoreland County · Pennsylvania

Population
288

624/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
0.0%

Median age 71.3

Land area
0.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 15638 in Hostetter, Pennsylvania has a population of 288. 0

ZIP code 15638 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.5 square miles in Hostetter, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 288 residents, producing a population density of 624 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 15638 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15638 sits at , while per-capita income is $44,229. The poverty rate stands at 17.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 51.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15638 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 71.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Westmoreland County, so you can benchmark 15638 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15638, Hostetter, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

288

Population

0.5

Area (sq mi)

624

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15638?

71.3

Median Age

22.1%

Male

77.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
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?

$44,229

Per Capita Income

17.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 45.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

140

Total Housing Units

81

Occupied Units

59

Vacant Units

1.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.9%
Renter 48.1%

1945

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 15638 vs 15650 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
15650 Latrobe, PA 28,432 0.8 mi
15693 Whitney, PA 189 0.9 mi
15696 Youngstown, PA 384 2.0 mi
15676 Pleasant Unity, PA 437 3.9 mi
15661 Loyalhanna, PA 504 4.5 mi
15620 Bradenville, PA 911 5.2 mi
15621 Calumet, PA 47 5.7 mi
15689 United, PA 229 5.7 mi
15610 Acme, PA 3,738 8.5 mi
15662 Luxor, PA 271 6.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15638 in?
ZIP code 15638 (Hostetter) 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 15638?
ZIP code 15638 in Hostetter, PA has a population of 288 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15638?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15638 is White at 100.0%.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15638?
In ZIP code 15638, approximately 51.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15638?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15638 is 17.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Hostetter, PA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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