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 Moderate-density area
- $68,311
- Median income Near-median income area
- $162,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Leechburg pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 15656 (Leechburg, PA) rose +4.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 210.9 in 2023 to 221.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,449. The poverty rate is 10.7%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $162,600 (28% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $808; owner occupancy is 79.7%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Westmoreland County, so 15656 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 15656
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Leechburg, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15656.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
34 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
33 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
27 establishments
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
19 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 15656?
48.4
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
1.2%
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?
$68,311
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$37,449
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
30.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15656 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Leechburg, 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)
$68,311 44th percentile higher than 44% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,650housing units
4,650
Total Housing Units
4,160
Occupied Units
490
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$162,600
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 15656 vs 15641 →
ZIP 15656 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15068
New Kensington (15068)
38,785 residents
- 15613 13,933
Apollo (15613)
13,933 residents
- 15065 11,588
Natrona Heights (15065)
11,588 residents
- 15656 10,298
Leechburg (15656)
10,298 residents
- 15690 9,078
Vandergrift (15690)
9,078 residents
- 16229 4,997
Freeport (16229)
4,997 residents
- 15014 3,184
Brackenridge (15014)
3,184 residents
- 15673 1,296
North Apollo (15673)
1,296 residents
- 15629 676
East Vandergrift (15629)
676 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15656 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15656 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16229
Freeport (16229)
$81,731 median income
- 16212
Cadogan (16212)
$73,750 median income
- 15613
Apollo (15613)
$71,988 median income
- 15656
Leechburg (15656)
$68,311 median income
- 15065
Natrona Heights (15065)
$67,803 median income
- 15673
North Apollo (15673)
$66,629 median income
- 15641
Hyde Park (15641)
$65,536 median income
- 15068
New Kensington (15068)
$63,426 median income
- 15690
Vandergrift (15690)
$55,457 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15656, 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 (10,298 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 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.
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