New Stanton, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15672
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,334
- 111/sq mi High-density area
- $66,840
- Median income Near-median income area
- $240,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 36.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Stanton pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 45%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 111
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15672 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15672 covers 30.1 square miles in New Stanton, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,334 residents on file, a density of 111 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15672 reports a modest median household income of $66,840 (14% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,647. The poverty rate is 8.3%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $240,000 (6% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,015; 65.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Westmoreland County, so 15672 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 15672
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Stanton, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15672.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
9 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 15672, New Stanton, 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
3,334
Population
30.1
Area (sq mi)
111
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15672?
44.2
Median Age
54.5%
Male
45.5%
Female
0.5%
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?
$66,840
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$42,647
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
24.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15672 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
New Stanton, 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)
$66,840 40th percentile higher than 40% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,645housing units
1,645
Total Housing Units
1,532
Occupied Units
113
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$240,000
Median Home Value
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$1,015
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 114 business establishments in ZIP 15672, employing approximately 4,309 people with a combined annual payroll of $232,552,000.
114
Businesses
4,309
Employees
$232.6M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 19.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 14.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 8.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 7.9% |
| Construction | 7 | 6.1% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 6.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 5.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.6% |
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 15672 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15679
Ruffs Dale (15679)
3,343 residents
- 15672
New Stanton (15672)
3,334 residents
- 15697
Youngwood (15697)
3,038 residents
- 15639
Hunker (15639)
2,301 residents
- 15675 1,003
Penn (15675)
1,003 residents
- 15698 791
Yukon (15698)
791 residents
- 15611 543
Adamsburg (15611)
543 residents
- 15663 455
Madison (15663)
455 residents
- 15617 367
Arona (15617)
367 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15672 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15672 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15616
Armbrust (15616)
$115,648 median income
- 15639
Hunker (15639)
$79,843 median income
- 15679
Ruffs Dale (15679)
$77,099 median income
- 15675
Penn (15675)
$76,406 median income
- 15663
Madison (15663)
$76,250 median income
- 15617
Arona (15617)
$73,125 median income
- 15672
New Stanton (15672)
$66,840 median income
- 15697
Youngwood (15697)
$64,961 median income
- 15611
Adamsburg (15611)
$64,125 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15672 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15617 | Arona, PA | 367 | 2.3 mi |
| 15697 | Youngwood, PA | 3,038 | 2.7 mi |
| 15663 | Madison, PA | 455 | 2.6 mi |
| 15639 | Hunker, PA | 2,301 | 3.1 mi |
| 15625 | Darragh, PA | 144 | 3.1 mi |
| 15611 | Adamsburg, PA | 543 | 4.5 mi |
| 15698 | Yukon, PA | 791 | 3.6 mi |
| 15679 | Ruffs Dale, PA | 3,343 | 4.8 mi |
| 15616 | Armbrust, PA | 23 | 4.1 mi |
| 15675 | Penn, PA | 1,003 | 6.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15672, 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 (3,334 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 15672 in?
ZIP code 15672 (New Stanton) 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 15672?
ZIP code 15672 in New Stanton, PA has a population of 3,334 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15672?
The median household income in ZIP 15672 is $66,840, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15672?
The median home value in ZIP 15672 is $240,000, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15672?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15672 is White at 96.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15672?
ZIP code 15672 has 114 business establishments employing approximately 4,309 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15672?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15672 are: Accommodation and food services (22), Other services (except public administration) (17), Wholesale trade (11). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15672?
In ZIP code 15672, 69.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.9% 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 15672?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15672 is 24.1 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 15672?
In ZIP code 15672, approximately 65.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15672?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15672 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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