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Jeannette, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15644

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

18,836
329/sq mi
$64,684
Median income
$169,000
Median home value
29.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jeannette pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
329
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15644 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15644 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jeannette, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, home to 18,836 residents across 57.2 square miles, a density of 329 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15644 reports a modest median household income of $64,684 (17% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $40,489. Poverty here runs at 12.0%, with unemployment measured at 5.6%. Housing costs here run $169,000 for a typical home value (26% below the state average), with rent averaging $909 a month; 77.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Westmoreland County, so you can benchmark 15644 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 15644

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jeannette, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15644.

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 15644, Jeannette, 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

18,836

Population

57.2

Area (sq mi)

329

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15644?

47.2

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 86.7%
African American 5.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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?

$64,684

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$40,489

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

28.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15644 ranks nationally

Jeannette, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,684 38th percentile higher than 38% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.6%

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

What does housing look like?

9,313

Total Housing Units

8,547

Occupied Units

766

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.1%
Renter 22.9%

$169,000

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$909

Median Rent

1957

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

+1.0%

YoY Change (2024)

197

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+97%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15644 have increased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +97% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 146
2021 +12.4% 164
2022 +9.9% 180
2023 +8.4% 195
2024 +1.0% 197

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 346 business establishments in ZIP 15644, employing approximately 3,803 people with a combined annual payroll of $236,296,000.

346

Businesses

3,803

Employees

$236.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 51 14.7%
Construction 50 14.4%
Retail trade 48 13.9%
Other services (except public administration) 47 13.6%
Accommodation and food services 28 8.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 6.7%
Finance and insurance 22 6.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 20 5.8%
Manufacturing 15 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 10 2.9%
Wholesale trade 8 2.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 2.0%
Information 4 1.2%
Utilities 3 0.9%

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 15644 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 15644 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 15644 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 15644 ranks #7 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
15623 Claridge, PA 762 1.5 mi
15634 Grapeville, PA 523 1.7 mi
15675 Penn, PA 1,003 1.6 mi
15665 Manor, PA 1,472 2.7 mi
15636 Harrison City, PA 3,946 2.7 mi
15611 Adamsburg, PA 543 3.6 mi
15692 Westmoreland City, PA 941 3.7 mi
15626 Delmont, PA 5,105 4.5 mi
15632 Export, PA 9,363 6.3 mi
15633 Forbes Road, PA 293 4.6 mi

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Pop: 59,483
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Pop: 45,286
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Pop: 38,785
15650 standard
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Pop: 28,432
15666 standard
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Pop: 16,461
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Pop: 15,905

Related Areas

Westmoreland County Jeannette, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15644 in? ▼
ZIP code 15644 (Jeannette) 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 15644? ▼
ZIP code 15644 in Jeannette, PA has a population of 18,836 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15644? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15644 is $64,684, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15644? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15644 is $169,000, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15644? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15644 is White at 86.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15644? ▼
ZIP code 15644 has 346 business establishments employing approximately 3,803 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15644? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15644 are: Health care and social assistance (51), Construction (50), Retail trade (48). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15644? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15644 increased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 97%. 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 15644? ▼
In ZIP code 15644, 63.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.6% 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 15644? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15644 is 28.7 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 15644? ▼
In ZIP code 15644, approximately 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15644? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15644 is 12.0% 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.