Stahlstown, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15687
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,476
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,798
- Median income Below-median income area
- $189,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Stahlstown pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15687 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15687 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stahlstown, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, home to just 1,476 residents across 74.5 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15687 reports a modest median household income of $54,798 (30% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,420. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.0% and unemployment is 3.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $189,500 (17% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP); owner occupancy is 89.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.6, and the average commute is 40 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Westmoreland County, so 15687 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 15687
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stahlstown, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15687.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 15687, Stahlstown, 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
1,476
Population
74.5
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15687?
54.6
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
0.0%
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?
$54,798
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$37,420
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
39.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15687 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Stahlstown, 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)
$54,798 15th percentile higher than 15% 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
607housing units
607
Total Housing Units
549
Occupied Units
58
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$189,500
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 15687, employing approximately 150 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,410,000.
20
Businesses
150
Employees
$7.4M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 25.0% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 15.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 15.0% |
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 15687 vs 15646 →
ZIP 15687 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15610
Acme (15610)
3,738 residents
- 15687 1,476
Stahlstown (15687)
1,476 residents
- 15622 1,387
Champion (15622)
1,387 residents
- 15490 628
White (15490)
628 residents
- 15628 525
Donegal (15628)
525 residents
- 15462 398
Melcroft (15462)
398 residents
- 15677 389
Rector (15677)
389 residents
- 15696 384
Youngstown (15696)
384 residents
- 15446 324
Indian Head (15446)
324 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15687 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15687 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15502
Hidden Valley (15502)
$80,694 median income
- 15610
Acme (15610)
$72,938 median income
- 15696
Youngstown (15696)
$65,250 median income
- 15628
Donegal (15628)
$64,219 median income
- 15687
Stahlstown (15687)
$54,798 median income
- 15677
Rector (15677)
$51,579 median income
- 15490
White (15490)
$49,408 median income
- 15622
Champion (15622)
$46,583 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15687 ranks #5 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15646 | Jones Mills, PA | 233 | 3.0 mi |
| 15628 | Donegal, PA | 525 | 3.5 mi |
| 15622 | Champion, PA | 1,387 | 6.3 mi |
| 15677 | Rector, PA | 389 | 4.5 mi |
| 15610 | Acme, PA | 3,738 | 5.0 mi |
| 15462 | Melcroft, PA | 398 | 6.4 mi |
| 15502 | Hidden Valley, PA | 191 | 7.8 mi |
| 15446 | Indian Head, PA | 324 | 8.0 mi |
| 15696 | Youngstown, PA | 384 | 10.5 mi |
| 15490 | White, PA | 628 | 8.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15687, 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 (1,476 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 15687 in?
ZIP code 15687 (Stahlstown) 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 15687?
ZIP code 15687 in Stahlstown, PA has a population of 1,476 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15687?
The median household income in ZIP 15687 is $54,798, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15687?
The median home value in ZIP 15687 is $189,500, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15687?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15687 is White at 99.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15687?
ZIP code 15687 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 150 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15687?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15687 are: Construction (5), Retail trade (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15687?
In ZIP code 15687, 70.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.6% 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 15687?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15687 is 39.5 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 15687?
In ZIP code 15687, approximately 89.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15687?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15687 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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