Lowber, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15660
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 323
- 239/sq mi High-density area
- $168,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 43.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lowber pairs below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 239
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15660 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15660 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lowber, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, home to just 323 residents across 1.4 square miles, a density of 239 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 15660, but per-capita income is $31,476. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 0.0% and unemployment is 0.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $168,100 (26% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP); owner occupancy is 73.5%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Westmoreland County, so 15660 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 →
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 15660, Lowber, 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
323
Population
1.4
Area (sq mi)
239
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15660?
48.8
Median Age
36.1%
Male
63.9%
Female
0.0%
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?
$31,476
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
145housing units
145
Total Housing Units
102
Occupied Units
43
Vacant Units
2.93
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$168,100
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 15660 vs 15083 →
ZIP 15660 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15037
Elizabeth (15037)
10,894 residents
- 15089
West Newton (15089)
6,262 residents
- 15135
Mckeesport (15135)
5,139 residents
- 15637 1,861
Herminie (15637)
1,861 residents
- 15083 952
Sutersville (15083)
952 residents
- 15018 821
Buena Vista (15018)
821 residents
- 15678 476
Rillton (15678)
476 residents
- 15640 378
Hutchinson (15640)
378 residents
- 15660 323
Lowber (15660)
323 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15660 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15083 | Sutersville, PA | 952 | 1.0 mi |
| 15018 | Buena Vista, PA | 821 | 2.2 mi |
| 15089 | West Newton, PA | 6,262 | 2.4 mi |
| 15640 | Hutchinson, PA | 378 | 2.8 mi |
| 15028 | Coulters, PA | 142 | 4.1 mi |
| 15637 | Herminie, PA | 1,861 | 3.6 mi |
| 15037 | Elizabeth, PA | 10,894 | 4.1 mi |
| 15678 | Rillton, PA | 476 | 3.9 mi |
| 15047 | Greenock, PA | 151 | 5.1 mi |
| 15135 | Mckeesport, PA | 5,139 | 4.5 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 15660 in?
ZIP code 15660 (Lowber) 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 15660?
ZIP code 15660 in Lowber, PA has a population of 323 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15660?
The median home value in ZIP 15660 is $168,100, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15660?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15660 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15660?
In ZIP code 15660, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.2% 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 15660?
In ZIP code 15660, approximately 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
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