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Latrobe, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15650

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

28,432
147/sq mi
$63,305
Median income
$181,700
Median home value
31.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Latrobe pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
147
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15650 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15650 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, with 28,432 residents across 193.3 square miles, a density of 147 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15650 reports a modest median household income of $63,305 (19% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $41,334. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.0%. Median home value sits at $181,700 (20% below the state average), median rent at $849 a month, and owner-occupancy at 74.4%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 15650, plus 6 more within Westmoreland County, give a clearer read than the 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 15650

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Latrobe, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15650.

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 15650, Latrobe, 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

28,432

Population

193.3

Area (sq mi)

147

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15650?

45.8

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 94.4%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$63,305

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$41,334

Per Capita Income

13.2%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

21.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15650 ranks nationally

Latrobe, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,305 35th percentile higher than 35% 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 67.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.3%

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

What does housing look like?

12,194

Total Housing Units

11,422

Occupied Units

772

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.4%
Renter 25.6%

$181,700

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$849

Median Rent

1960

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

+5.1%

YoY Change (2024)

213

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+113%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15650 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 154
2021 +6.9% 165
2022 +11.7% 184
2023 +10.2% 203
2024 +5.1% 213

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 714 business establishments in ZIP 15650, employing approximately 12,545 people with a combined annual payroll of $682,182,000.

714

Businesses

12,545

Employees

$682.2M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 103 14.4%
Other services (except public administration) 92 12.9%
Retail trade 89 12.5%
Manufacturing 66 9.2%
Construction 61 8.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 61 8.5%
Accommodation and food services 54 7.6%
Finance and insurance 43 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 37 5.2%
Wholesale trade 29 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 14 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.7%
Information 10 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 1.3%
Educational services 7 1.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.4%

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 15650 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 15650 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 15650 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 15650 ranks #5 of 7 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
15638 Hostetter, PA 288 0.8 mi
15696 Youngstown, PA 384 1.5 mi
15693 Whitney, PA 189 1.7 mi
15661 Loyalhanna, PA 504 3.7 mi
15620 Bradenville, PA 911 4.4 mi
15676 Pleasant Unity, PA 437 4.5 mi
15662 Luxor, PA 271 6.0 mi
15671 New Derry, PA 865 6.7 mi
15621 Calumet, PA 47 6.4 mi
15689 United, PA 229 6.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Westmoreland County

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Greensburg, PA
Pop: 59,483
15642 standard
Irwin, PA
Pop: 45,286
15068 standard
New Kensington, PA
Pop: 38,785
15644 standard
Jeannette, PA
Pop: 18,836
15666 standard
Mount Pleasant, PA
Pop: 16,461
15012 standard
Belle Vernon, PA
Pop: 15,905

Related Areas

Westmoreland County Latrobe, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15650 in? ▼
ZIP code 15650 (Latrobe) 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 15650? ▼
ZIP code 15650 in Latrobe, PA has a population of 28,432 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15650? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15650 is $63,305, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15650? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15650 is $181,700, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15650? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15650 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15650? ▼
ZIP code 15650 has 714 business establishments employing approximately 12,545 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15650? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15650 are: Health care and social assistance (103), Other services (except public administration) (92), Retail trade (89). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15650? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15650 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. 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 15650? ▼
In ZIP code 15650, 67.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.3% 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 15650? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15650 is 21.2 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 15650? ▼
In ZIP code 15650, approximately 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15650? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15650 is 13.2% 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.