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Ligonier, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15658

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

8,916
35/sq mi
$82,771
Median income
$245,400
Median home value
38.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ligonier pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
35
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15658 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15658 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ligonier, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, home to 8,916 residents across 254.0 square miles, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15658 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,771 (6% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $49,330. The poverty rate stands at 8.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. The typical home here is valued at $245,400 (8% above the state average); renters pay a median of $943 monthly, and 84.6% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Westmoreland County, so you can benchmark 15658 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 15658

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ligonier, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15658.

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 15658, Ligonier, 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

8,916

Population

254.0

Area (sq mi)

35

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15658?

55.2

Median Age

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 94.7%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$82,771

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$49,330

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15658 ranks nationally

Ligonier, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,771 Top 35% higher than 65% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.9%

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

What does housing look like?

4,679

Total Housing Units

3,790

Occupied Units

889

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.6%
Renter 15.4%

$245,400

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$943

Median Rent

1961

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

+11.9%

YoY Change (2024)

223

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+123%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15658 have increased 11.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.8% 157
2021 +8.5% 171
2022 +6.2% 181
2023 +9.9% 199
2024 +11.9% 223

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 244 business establishments in ZIP 15658, employing approximately 1,889 people with a combined annual payroll of $82,942,000.

244

Businesses

1,889

Employees

$82.9M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 35 14.3%
Construction 32 13.1%
Other services (except public administration) 29 11.9%
Accommodation and food services 28 11.5%
Health care and social assistance 27 11.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 20 8.2%
Finance and insurance 18 7.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 6.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 3.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 3.7%
Wholesale trade 5 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.2%
Information 3 1.2%

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 15658 vs 15655 →

ZIP 15658 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 15658 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 15658 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 15658 ranks #2 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
15655 Laughlintown, PA 423 4.2 mi
15677 Rector, PA 389 7.5 mi
15779 Torrance, PA 414 10.3 mi
15923 Bolivar, PA 1,770 7.9 mi
15696 Youngstown, PA 384 7.8 mi
15627 Derry, PA 6,544 8.2 mi
15620 Bradenville, PA 911 7.9 mi
15671 New Derry, PA 865 9.0 mi
15661 Loyalhanna, PA 504 8.7 mi
15531 Boswell, PA 3,861 8.8 mi

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Pop: 16,461

Related Areas

Westmoreland County Ligonier, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15658 in? ▼
ZIP code 15658 (Ligonier) 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 15658? ▼
ZIP code 15658 in Ligonier, PA has a population of 8,916 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15658? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15658 is $82,771, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15658? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15658 is $245,400, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15658? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15658 is White at 94.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15658? ▼
ZIP code 15658 has 244 business establishments employing approximately 1,889 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15658? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15658 are: Retail trade (35), Construction (32), Other services (except public administration) (29). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15658? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15658 increased by 11.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 15658? ▼
In ZIP code 15658, 68.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.9% 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 15658? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15658 is 26.0 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 15658? ▼
In ZIP code 15658, approximately 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15658? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15658 is 8.2% 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.