Scottdale, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15683
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,248
- 204/sq mi High-density area
- $51,913
- Median income Below-median income area
- $150,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Scottdale pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 25th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 204
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15683 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 15683 (Scottdale, PA) fell -11.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 215.4 in 2023 to 189.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 15683 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Scottdale, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, home to 8,248 residents across 40.4 square miles, a density of 204 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15683 reports a modest median household income of $51,913 (33% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,711. The poverty rate is 15.5%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $150,400 (34% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $684; owner occupancy is 68.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Westmoreland County, so 15683 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 15683
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Scottdale, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15683.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
24 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 11
Accommodation and food services
11 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 15683, Scottdale, 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
8,248
Population
40.4
Area (sq mi)
204
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15683?
47.8
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
1.0%
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?
$51,913
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$30,711
Per Capita Income
15.5%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15683 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Scottdale, 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)
$51,913 11th percentile higher than 11% 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
3,826housing units
3,826
Total Housing Units
3,579
Occupied Units
247
Vacant Units
2.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$150,400
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$684
Median Rent
1962
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 15683 vs 15612 →
ZIP 15683 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15425
Connellsville (15425)
19,270 residents
- 15666
Mount Pleasant (15666)
16,461 residents
- 15683
Scottdale (15683)
8,248 residents
- 15679 3,343
Ruffs Dale (15679)
3,343 residents
- 15639 2,301
Hunker (15639)
2,301 residents
- 15428 1,806
Dawson (15428)
1,806 residents
- 15631 1,075
Everson (15631)
1,075 residents
- 15688 641
Tarrs (15688)
641 residents
- 15612 474
Alverton (15612)
474 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15683 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15683 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
- 15430
Dickerson Run (15430)
$71,184 median income
- 15428
Dawson (15428)
$70,368 median income
- 15666
Mount Pleasant (15666)
$68,102 median income
- 15612
Alverton (15612)
$59,018 median income
- 15455
Leisenring (15455)
$54,554 median income
- 15425
Connellsville (15425)
$53,160 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15683 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15683, 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 (8,248 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 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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