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 High-density area
- $64,684
- Median income Near-median income area
- $169,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,489. The poverty rate is 12.0%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $169,000 (26% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $909; owner occupancy is 77.1%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Westmoreland County, so 15644 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 15644
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jeannette, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15644.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
51 establishments
- Construction
Construction
50 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
47 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
28 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 15644?
47.2
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
2.0%
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?
$64,684
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$40,489
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15644 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Jeannette, 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)
$64,684 35th percentile higher than 35% 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
9,313housing units
9,313
Total Housing Units
8,547
Occupied Units
766
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$169,000
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 15644 vs 15623 →
ZIP 15644 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
- 15632
Export (15632)
9,363 residents
- 15626 5,105
Delmont (15626)
5,105 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15644 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15644 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
- 15633
Forbes Road (15633)
$113,623 median income
- 15632
Export (15632)
$93,664 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 15644 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15644, 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 (18,836 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 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.
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