ZIP Code 15655

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Laughlintown · Westmoreland County · Pennsylvania

Population
423

13/sq mi

Median income
$31,635

▼ 59% vs US

higher than 2% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$148,300

▼ 47% vs US

higher than 25% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.6%

Median age 55.8

Land area
33.3 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 15655 in Laughlintown, Pennsylvania has a population of 423. The median household income is $31,635, which is 59% below the national average. Median home value is $148,300, 47% below the US average. 10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15655 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 33.3 square miles in Laughlintown, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 423 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 15655 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15655 sits at $31,635 (59% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $24,711. The poverty rate stands at 28.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $148,300 (35% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 65.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15655 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.8, 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 15655 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 15655, Laughlintown, 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

423

Population

33.3

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15655?

55.8

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.6%
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 3.4%
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?

$31,635

Median Household Income

-59% vs state

$24,711

Per Capita Income

28.9%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.6%

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

What does housing look like?

254

Total Housing Units

171

Occupied Units

83

Vacant Units

2.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.5%
Renter 34.5%

$148,300

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

1944

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 15655, employing approximately 220 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,172,000.

16

Businesses

220

Employees

$16.2M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Information 3 18.8%

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 15655 vs 15658 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
15658 Ligonier, PA 8,916 4.2 mi
15531 Boswell, PA 3,861 5.2 mi
15677 Rector, PA 389 5.2 mi
15547 Jennerstown, PA 504 6.1 mi
15544 Gray, PA 264 6.3 mi
15546 Jenners, PA 386 8.1 mi
15561 Sipesville, PA 168 8.7 mi
15555 Quecreek, PA 112 9.0 mi
15520 Acosta, PA 293 8.9 mi
15687 Stahlstown, PA 1,476 9.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15655 in?
ZIP code 15655 (Laughlintown) 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 15655?
ZIP code 15655 in Laughlintown, PA has a population of 423 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15655?
The median household income in ZIP 15655 is $31,635, which is 59% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15655?
The median home value in ZIP 15655 is $148,300, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15655?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15655 is White at 96.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15655?
ZIP code 15655 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 220 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15655?
In ZIP code 15655, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15655?
In ZIP code 15655, approximately 65.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15655?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15655 is 28.9% 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 Laughlintown, PA

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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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