Ruffs Dale, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15679
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,343
- 55/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $77,099
- Median income Near-median income area
- $200,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ruffs Dale pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 42%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 55
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15679 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15679 covers 60.9 square miles in Ruffs Dale, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,343 residents on file, a density of 55 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15679 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,099 (1% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,479. The poverty rate is 11.2%, with unemployment at 7.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $200,000 (12% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $904; 91.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Westmoreland County, so 15679 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 15679
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ruffs Dale, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15679.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 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 15679, Ruffs Dale, 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
3,343
Population
60.9
Area (sq mi)
55
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15679?
57.5
Median Age
57.7%
Male
42.3%
Female
1.7%
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?
$77,099
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$41,479
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
26.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15679 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Ruffs Dale, 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)
$77,099 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
1,589housing units
1,589
Total Housing Units
1,445
Occupied Units
144
Vacant Units
1.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$200,000
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$904
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 47 business establishments in ZIP 15679, employing approximately 621 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,197,000.
47
Businesses
621
Employees
$30.2M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 21.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 17.0% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 14.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 10.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 8.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 8.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 6.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 6.4% |
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 15679 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15683
Scottdale (15683)
8,248 residents
- 15679
Ruffs Dale (15679)
3,343 residents
- 15672
New Stanton (15672)
3,334 residents
- 15639 2,301
Hunker (15639)
2,301 residents
- 15479 2,113
Smithton (15479)
2,113 residents
- 15698 791
Yukon (15698)
791 residents
- 15688 641
Tarrs (15688)
641 residents
- 15612 474
Alverton (15612)
474 residents
- 15663 455
Madison (15663)
455 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15679 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15679 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15688
Tarrs (15688)
$80,938 median income
- 15639
Hunker (15639)
$79,843 median income
- 15679
Ruffs Dale (15679)
$77,099 median income
- 15663
Madison (15663)
$76,250 median income
- 15617
Arona (15617)
$73,125 median income
- 15672
New Stanton (15672)
$66,840 median income
- 15479
Smithton (15479)
$63,852 median income
- 15612
Alverton (15612)
$59,018 median income
- 15683
Scottdale (15683)
$51,913 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15679 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15695 | Wyano, PA | 337 | 2.7 mi |
| 15688 | Tarrs, PA | 641 | 3.5 mi |
| 15698 | Yukon, PA | 791 | 3.5 mi |
| 15479 | Smithton, PA | 2,113 | 3.7 mi |
| 15672 | New Stanton, PA | 3,334 | 4.8 mi |
| 15612 | Alverton, PA | 474 | 3.8 mi |
| 15639 | Hunker, PA | 2,301 | 3.8 mi |
| 15617 | Arona, PA | 367 | 6.5 mi |
| 15663 | Madison, PA | 455 | 5.5 mi |
| 15683 | Scottdale, PA | 8,248 | 5.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15679, 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 (3,343 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 15679 in?
ZIP code 15679 (Ruffs Dale) 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 15679?
ZIP code 15679 in Ruffs Dale, PA has a population of 3,343 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15679?
The median household income in ZIP 15679 is $77,099, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15679?
The median home value in ZIP 15679 is $200,000, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15679?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15679 is White at 90.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15679?
ZIP code 15679 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 621 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15679?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15679 are: Construction (10), Transportation and warehousing (8), Retail trade (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15679?
In ZIP code 15679, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.7% 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 15679?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15679 is 26.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15679?
In ZIP code 15679, approximately 91.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15679?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15679 is 11.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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