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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
$51,913
Median income
$150,400
Median home value
15.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $30,711. Local economic indicators show a 15.5% poverty rate alongside 5.8% unemployment. Median home value sits at $150,400 (34% below the state average), median rent at $684 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. To put 15683 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Westmoreland County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 + 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

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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

How ZIP 15683 ranks nationally

Scottdale, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,913 17th percentile higher than 17% 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 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)

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

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ZIP 15683 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 15683 ranks #3 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 15683 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 15683 ranks #null 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Westmoreland County

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Greensburg, PA
Pop: 59,483
15642 standard
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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 Scottdale, PA Pennsylvania

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.