ZIP Code 15677

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Rector · Westmoreland County · Pennsylvania

Population
389

8/sq mi

Median income
$51,579

▼ 32% vs US

higher than 16% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$225,500

▼ 19% vs US

higher than 51% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
24.3%

Median age 62.9

Land area
51.2 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 15677 in Rector, Pennsylvania has a population of 389. The median household income is $51,579, which is 32% below the national average. Median home value is $225,500, 19% below the US average. 24.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15677 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 51.2 square miles in Rector, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 389 residents, producing a population density of 8 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 15677 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15677 sits at $51,579 (34% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $51,936. The poverty rate stands at 9.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $225,500 (1% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 83.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15677 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Westmoreland County, so you can benchmark 15677 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

389

Population

51.2

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Rector, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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