PlainZIP

Rector, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15677

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

389
8/sq mi
$51,579
Median income
$225,500
Median home value
24.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rector pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15677 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15677 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rector, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, home to just 389 residents across 51.2 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15677 reports a modest median household income of $51,579 (34% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $51,936. Poverty here runs at 9.5%, with unemployment measured at 2.5%. Housing costs here run $225,500 for a typical home value (1% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 83.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.9, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Westmoreland County, letting you compare 15677 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 →

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 15677, Rector, 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

389

Population

51.2

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15677?

62.9

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 78.7%
African American 16.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$51,579

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$51,936

Per Capita Income

9.5%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 15677 ranks nationally

Rector, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,579 16th percentile higher than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 66.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.3%

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

What does housing look like?

439

Total Housing Units

266

Occupied Units

173

Vacant Units

1.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.1%
Renter 16.9%

$225,500

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

1953

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 15677, employing approximately 119 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,778,000.

11

Businesses

119

Employees

$5.8M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 27.3%

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 15677 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 15677 ranks #7 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 15677 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 15677 ranks #8 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
15687 Stahlstown, PA 1,476 4.5 mi
15502 Hidden Valley, PA 191 7.4 mi
15655 Laughlintown, PA 423 5.2 mi
15658 Ligonier, PA 8,916 7.5 mi
15544 Gray, PA 264 7.6 mi
15646 Jones Mills, PA 233 6.4 mi
15628 Donegal, PA 525 7.8 mi
15622 Champion, PA 1,387 8.3 mi
15561 Sipesville, PA 168 8.6 mi
15501 Somerset, PA 16,861 9.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Westmoreland County

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

Related Areas

Westmoreland County Rector, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15677 in? ▼
ZIP code 15677 (Rector) 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 15677? ▼
ZIP code 15677 in Rector, PA has a population of 389 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15677? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15677 is $51,579, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15677? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15677 is $225,500, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15677? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15677 is White at 78.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15677? ▼
ZIP code 15677 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 119 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15677? ▼
In ZIP code 15677, 66.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.3% 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 15677? ▼
In ZIP code 15677, approximately 83.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15677? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15677 is 9.5% 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.