ZIP Code 15683

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Scottdale · Westmoreland County · Pennsylvania

Population
8,248

204/sq mi

Median income
$51,913

▼ 32% vs US

higher than 17% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$150,400

▼ 46% vs US

higher than 25% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.3%

Median age 47.8

Land area
40.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 15683 in Scottdale, Pennsylvania has a population of 8,248. The median household income is $51,913, which is 32% below the national average. Median home value is $150,400, 46% below the US average. 15.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15683 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 40.4 square miles in Scottdale, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 8,248 residents, producing a population density of 204 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 15683 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15683 sits at $51,913 (33% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $30,711. The poverty rate stands at 15.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $150,400 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $684 per month, and 68.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15683 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Westmoreland County, so you can benchmark 15683 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 15683

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15683.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 15683, Scottdale, 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

8,248

Population

40.4

Area (sq mi)

204

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15683?

47.8

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.8%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

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?

$51,913

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$30,711

Per Capita Income

15.5%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

25.4 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,826

Total Housing Units

3,579

Occupied Units

247

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.3%
Renter 31.7%

$150,400

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$684

Median Rent

1962

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-11.8%

YoY Change (2024)

190

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+90%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15683 have decreased 11.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +90% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.7% 160
2021 +9.7% 175
2022 +14.4% 200
2023 +7.5% 215
2024 -11.8% 190

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 166 business establishments in ZIP 15683, employing approximately 3,885 people with a combined annual payroll of $200,782,000.

166

Businesses

3,885

Employees

$200.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 32 19.3%
Health care and social assistance 24 14.5%
Retail trade 22 13.3%
Construction 19 11.4%
Accommodation and food services 11 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 6.0%
Manufacturing 9 5.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 4.8%
Finance and insurance 7 4.2%
Wholesale trade 6 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 5 3.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 3.0%
Information 3 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.8%

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
15612 Alverton, PA 474 2.1 mi
15631 Everson, PA 1,075 1.8 mi
15688 Tarrs, PA 641 4.4 mi
15428 Dawson, PA 1,806 4.4 mi
15679 Ruffs Dale, PA 3,343 5.2 mi
15639 Hunker, PA 2,301 7.0 mi
15430 Dickerson Run, PA 314 5.3 mi
15425 Connellsville, PA 19,270 6.2 mi
15455 Leisenring, PA 298 7.4 mi
15666 Mount Pleasant, PA 16,461 5.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15683 in?
ZIP code 15683 (Scottdale) 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 15683?
ZIP code 15683 in Scottdale, PA has a population of 8,248 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15683?
The median household income in ZIP 15683 is $51,913, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15683?
The median home value in ZIP 15683 is $150,400, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15683?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15683 is White at 91.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15683?
ZIP code 15683 has 166 business establishments employing approximately 3,885 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15683?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15683 are: Other services (except public administration) (32), Health care and social assistance (24), Retail trade (22). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15683?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15683 decreased by 11.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 90%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15683?
In ZIP code 15683, 64.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.3% 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 15683?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15683 is 25.4 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 15683?
In ZIP code 15683, approximately 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15683?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15683 is 15.5% 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 Scottdale, 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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