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Leechburg, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15656

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

10,298
106/sq mi
$68,311
Median income
$162,600
Median home value
21.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
31th pct
home value, US ZIPs
106
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15656 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15656 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Leechburg, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, home to 10,298 residents across 97.5 square miles, a density of 106 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15656 reports a modest median household income of $68,311 (12% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $37,449. The poverty rate stands at 10.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $162,600 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $808 per month, and 79.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Westmoreland County, letting you compare 15656 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 15656

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Leechburg, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15656.

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 15656, Leechburg, 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

10,298

Population

97.5

Area (sq mi)

106

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15656?

48.4

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 94.0%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
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?

$68,311

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$37,449

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

30.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15656 ranks nationally

Leechburg, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,311 44th percentile higher than 44% 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 65.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.3%

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

What does housing look like?

4,650

Total Housing Units

4,160

Occupied Units

490

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.7%
Renter 20.3%

$162,600

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$808

Median Rent

1959

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

+4.9%

YoY Change (2024)

221

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+121%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15656 have increased 4.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.1% 156
2021 +5.9% 166
2022 +14.6% 190
2023 +11.1% 211
2024 +4.9% 221

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 204 business establishments in ZIP 15656, employing approximately 2,340 people with a combined annual payroll of $87,061,000.

204

Businesses

2,340

Employees

$87.1M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 34 16.7%
Retail trade 33 16.2%
Accommodation and food services 27 13.2%
Construction 24 11.8%
Health care and social assistance 19 9.3%
Manufacturing 14 6.9%
Finance and insurance 13 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 4.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.5%
Wholesale trade 4 2.0%

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 15656 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 15656 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 15656 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 15656 ranks #4 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
15641 Hyde Park, PA 500 2.0 mi
15690 Vandergrift, PA 9,078 4.3 mi
16229 Freeport, PA 4,997 5.1 mi
15629 East Vandergrift, PA 676 4.6 mi
15065 Natrona Heights, PA 11,588 5.5 mi
15673 North Apollo, PA 1,296 5.0 mi
16212 Cadogan, PA 339 7.6 mi
15613 Apollo, PA 13,933 7.1 mi
15014 Brackenridge, PA 3,184 6.8 mi
15068 New Kensington, PA 38,785 7.5 mi

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Pop: 59,483
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Pop: 45,286
15068 standard
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Pop: 38,785
15650 standard
Latrobe, PA
Pop: 28,432
15644 standard
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Pop: 18,836
15666 standard
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Pop: 16,461

Related Areas

Westmoreland County Leechburg, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15656 in? ▼
ZIP code 15656 (Leechburg) 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 15656? ▼
ZIP code 15656 in Leechburg, PA has a population of 10,298 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15656? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15656 is $68,311, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15656? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15656 is $162,600, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15656? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15656 is White at 94.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15656? ▼
ZIP code 15656 has 204 business establishments employing approximately 2,340 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15656? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15656 are: Other services (except public administration) (34), Retail trade (33), Accommodation and food services (27). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15656? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15656 increased by 4.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. 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 15656? ▼
In ZIP code 15656, 65.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.3% 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 15656? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15656 is 30.4 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 15656? ▼
In ZIP code 15656, approximately 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15656? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15656 is 10.7% 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.